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NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NRG Stock Forecast

NRG Energy (NRG) stock forecast, based on 13 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $86.00, with a high of $94.00 and a low of $78.00. This represents a -16.41% decline from the last price of $102.88.

$50 $61 $72 $83 $94 $105 High: $94 Avg: $86 Low: $78 Last Closed Price: $102.88

NRG Stock Rating

NRG Energy stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 6 Buy (46.15%), 7 Hold (53.85%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 13 0 7 6 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NRG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNRG Energy-16.41%
SectorUtilities Stocks9.75%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--4
Avg Price Target--$86.25
Last Closing Price$102.88$102.88$102.88
Upside/Downside---16.16%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Feb, 25-641112
Jan, 25-651113
Dec, 241551113
Nov, 244551116
Oct, 244461116
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 29, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$94.00$88.735.94%-8.63%
Sep 30, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$90.00$91.22-1.34%-12.52%
Sep 12, 2024Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$78.00$79.80-2.26%-24.18%
May 28, 2024David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$83.00$85.62-3.06%-19.32%
Dec 09, 2022Morgan Stanley$37.00$32.1814.98%-64.04%
Dec 08, 2022BMO Capital$43.00$33.1429.75%-58.20%
Dec 07, 2022UBS$30.00$34.68-13.49%-70.84%
Aug 09, 2022Goldman Sachs$46.00$38.5319.39%-55.29%
May 09, 2022Stephen ByrdMorgan Stanley$46.00$41.1911.68%-55.29%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 31, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 29, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 29, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 22, 2024Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Sep 30, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Sep 12, 2024JefferiesHoldinitialise
Sep 05, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
May 28, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Nov 06, 2023UBSNeutralupgrade
Nov 01, 2023GuggenheimBuyupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $-1 $3 $7 $11 $15 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.08$8.93$4.98$-0.89-----
Avg Forecast$3.63$4.20$3.25$5.96$6.21$7.23$8.08$8.86$9.65
High Forecast$3.30$3.81$2.78$5.32$6.08$7.14$7.26$8.48$6.52
Low Forecast$3.82$4.42$3.46$6.60$6.35$7.31$9.21$9.25$12.65
Surprise %-42.70%112.62%53.23%-114.93%-----

Revenue Forecast

$5B $13B $21B $29B $37B $45B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$9.09B$26.99B$31.54B$28.82B-----
Avg Forecast$9.48B$21.59B$28.62B$29.97B$30.64B$32.02B$32.58B$32.82B$35.77B
High Forecast$8.81B$20.06B$25.42B$22.49B$22.99B$19.14B$32.50B$32.49B$26.84B
Low Forecast$9.86B$22.46B$29.99B$37.14B$37.96B$44.89B$32.67B$33.16B$44.32B
Surprise %-4.04%25.02%10.22%-3.84%-----

Net Income Forecast

$-10B $-5B $0 $5B $10B $15B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$510.00M$2.19B$1.22B$-202.00M-----
Avg Forecast$827.79M$-3.94B$9.82B$-256.00M$1.42B$1.65B$1.88B$2.02B$2.20B
High Forecast$751.82M$-5.64B$4.88B$-446.92M$1.39B$1.63B$1.66B$1.93B$1.49B
Low Forecast$871.40M$-2.24B$14.76B$-65.08M$1.45B$1.67B$2.10B$2.11B$2.88B
Surprise %-38.39%-155.52%-87.57%-21.09%-----

NRG Forecast FAQ

Is NRG Energy stock a buy?

NRG Energy stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that NRG Energy is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is NRG Energy's price target?

NRG Energy's price target, set by 13 Wall Street analysts, averages $86 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $78 at the low end to $94 at the high end, suggesting a potential -16.41% change from the previous closing price of $102.88.

How does NRG Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

NRG Energy's stock forecast shows a -16.41% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (9.75%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for NRG Energy over the past three months?

  • February 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 8.33% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.
  • January 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 46.15% Buy, 38.46% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 7.69% Strong Buy, 38.46% Buy, 38.46% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.

What is NRG Energy’s EPS forecast?

NRG Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $6.21 for 2024, a -797.75% decrease from the reported $-0.89 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $7.23, $8.08 for 2026, $8.86 for 2027, and $9.65 for 2028.

What is NRG Energy’s revenue forecast?

NRG Energy's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $30.64B for 2024, a 6.29% increase from the reported $28.82B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $32.02B, $32.58B for 2026, $32.82B for 2027, and $35.77B for 2028.

What is NRG Energy’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, NRG Energy's average annual net income forecast is $1.42B for 2024, reflecting a -801.29% decrease from the reported $-202M in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $1.65B, $1.88B for 2026, $2.02B for 2027, and $2.2B for 2028.