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
- $96.06
- Market Cap
- $20.19B
- 52-Week High
- $189.96
- 52-Week Low
- $90.80
- 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 $562 as of November 2026, representing a -43.8% 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 $2,406 as of November 2026, representing a +140.6% 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 $2,638 as of November 2026, representing a +163.8% 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 $10,259 as of November 2026, representing a +925.9% 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 $13,456 as of November 2026, representing a +1245.6% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 22+ years (274 months), NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) has averaged a monthly return of +1.41% with a median return of +1.58%. The stock had 155 positive months (57%) and 118 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, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.0%), and September the weakest (-2.8%).
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 +19.83% with a median return of +18.54%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.34%. 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 5 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -39.09% | $157.70 | $96.06 |
| 2025 | +78.91% | $88.15 | $157.70 |
| 2024 | +78.58% | $49.36 | $88.15 |
| 2023 | +69.37% | $29.14 | $49.36 |
| 2022 | -23.47% | $38.08 | $29.14 |
| 2021 | +18.54% | $32.12 | $38.08 |
| 2020 | -2.14% | $32.83 | $32.12 |
| 2019 | +0.69% | $32.60 | $32.83 |
| 2018 | +39.59% | $23.36 | $32.60 |
| 2017 | +133.69% | $9.99 | $23.36 |
| 2016 | +6.46% | $9.39 | $9.99 |
| 2015 | -55.02% | $20.87 | $9.39 |
| 2014 | -4.46% | $21.85 | $20.87 |
| 2013 | +27.02% | $17.20 | $21.85 |
| 2012 | +27.98% | $13.44 | $17.20 |
| 2011 | -7.27% | $14.49 | $13.44 |
| 2010 | -17.24% | $17.51 | $14.49 |
| 2009 | +1.20% | $17.30 | $17.51 |
| 2008 | -46.17% | $32.14 | $17.30 |
| 2007 | +54.76% | $20.77 | $32.14 |
| 2006 | +18.87% | $17.47 | $20.77 |
| 2005 | +30.71% | $13.37 | $17.47 |
| 2004 | +64.61% | $8.12 | $13.37 |
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: 11/1/2026