About NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)
NRG Energy, Inc. is a Utilities - Independent Power Producers company operating in the Utilities sector.
NRG trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $151.77
- Market Cap
- $32.23B
- 52-Week High
- $189.96
- 52-Week Low
- $79.57
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Independent Power Producers
$1,000 Invested in NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)
How much would $1,000 invested in NRG be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in NRG 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) in 2025 would be worth $1,526 as of May 2026, representing a +52.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NRG 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) in 2023 would be worth $5,170 as of May 2026, representing a +417.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NRG 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) in 2021 would be worth $4,833 as of May 2026, representing a +383.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NRG 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) in 2016 would be worth $14,005 as of May 2026, representing a +1300.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NRG at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) at IPO would be worth $21,120 as of May 2026, representing a +2012.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 22+ years (267 months), NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) has averaged a monthly return of +1.60% with a median return of +1.77%. The stock had 152 positive months (57%) and 114 negative months (43%). The best month in NRG's history was July 2017 with a +43.1% return, while the worst was September 2008 at -34.3%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.1%), and September the weakest (-2.3%).
NRG's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2017 with a cumulative return of +99.5%, and the worst was 2015 at -73.3%.
Annual Returns
Over 23 years of trading history, NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) has delivered an average annual return of +21.34% with a median return of +18.54%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.54%. The stock posted gains in 15 years (65%) and losses in 8 years (35%).
NRG's best year was 2017 with a +133.69% gain, while the worst was 2015 at -55.02%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. NRG achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 12 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.39% | $158.74 | $151.77 |
| 2025 | +78.91% | $88.73 | $158.74 |
| 2024 | +78.58% | $49.69 | $88.73 |
| 2023 | +69.37% | $29.34 | $49.69 |
| 2022 | -23.47% | $38.33 | $29.34 |
| 2021 | +18.54% | $32.34 | $38.33 |
| 2020 | -2.14% | $33.04 | $32.34 |
| 2019 | +0.69% | $32.82 | $33.04 |
| 2018 | +39.59% | $23.51 | $32.82 |
| 2017 | +133.69% | $10.06 | $23.51 |
| 2016 | +6.46% | $9.45 | $10.06 |
| 2015 | -55.02% | $21.01 | $9.45 |
| 2014 | -4.46% | $21.99 | $21.01 |
| 2013 | +27.02% | $17.31 | $21.99 |
| 2012 | +27.98% | $13.53 | $17.31 |
| 2011 | -7.27% | $14.59 | $13.53 |
| 2010 | -17.24% | $17.63 | $14.59 |
| 2009 | +1.20% | $17.42 | $17.63 |
| 2008 | -46.17% | $32.36 | $17.42 |
| 2007 | +54.76% | $20.91 | $32.36 |
| 2006 | +18.87% | $17.59 | $20.91 |
| 2005 | +30.71% | $13.46 | $17.59 |
| 2004 | +64.61% | $8.18 | $13.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions: NRG
What sector is NRG in? ▼
NRG operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
How has NRG performed historically? ▼
Over 23 years of trading history, NRG has posted gains in 15 years (65% of the time). The best year was 2017 with a +133.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in NRG? ▼
You can invest in NRG through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold NRG.
Last updated: 3/24/2026