NRG - NYSE
NRG Energy, Inc.
$133.39
-0.28%NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated power company in the United States. It operates through Texas, East, and West. The company is involved in the producing, selling, and delivering electricity and related products and services to approximately 6 million residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers. It generates electricity using natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage. The company also provides system power, distributed generation, renewable products, backup generation, storage and distributed solar, demand response, and energy efficiency, and advisory services, as well as carbon management and specialty services; and on-site energy solutions. In addition, it trades in electric power, natural gas, and related commodities; environmental products; weather products; and financial products, including forwards, futures, options, and swaps. Further, the company procures fuels; provides transportation services; and directly sells energy, services, and products and services to retail customers under the NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, it owns and leases power generation portfolio with approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity at 25 plants. NRG Energy, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotNRG Energy, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Strong cash conversion. Most reported earnings translate into actual cash flow, suggesting solid fundamentals.
CapEx Intensity
Capital-intensive operations require significant reinvestment. Monitor whether CapEx is maintenance or growth-oriented.
FCF Growth Trend
Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.
Working Capital Impact
Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extension—monitor closely.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Working capital strain: Significant cash tied up in operations. Monitor receivables collection, inventory turns, and payment terms to optimize cash conversion cycle.
NRG Energy, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
NRG • NYSE
| NRG Energy, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2006 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
864M | 1.1B | -202M | 1.2B | 2.2B | 510M | 4.4B | 460M | -1.5B | -891M | -6.4B | 132M | -352M | 579M | 197M | 476M | 941M | 1.2B | 586M | 621M | |
1.4B | 1.1B | 1.2B | 688M | 836M | 559M | 497M | 540M | 701M | 889M | 1.5B | 1.6B | 1.3B | 1.1B | 1.1B | 882M | 1B | 418M | 563M | 164M | |
213M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 604M | 228M | -3.4B | 5M | 13M | -12M | 1.3B | -154M | -67M | -353M | -859M | 255M | 689M | 762M | 359M | 327M | |
134M | 102M | 101M | 28M | 21M | 22M | 20M | 25M | 35M | 10M | 41M | 42M | 38M | 41M | 28M | 30M | 26M | 26M | 19M | 14M | |
872M | 1B | -911M | 1.1B | -40M | 126M | 3.4B | 820M | 2.6B | 1.7B | 3.8B | 373M | 725M | 155M | 1.7B | -159M | -771M | -1.1B | 7M | -901M | |
(0.0) | (182M) | (48M) | (66M) | (32M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-1.6B | -1B | -383M | -2.7B | -3.1B | 392M | -3.6B | -281M | -432M | 317M | 1B | -516M | -415M | -144M | -990M | 139M | 214M | 198M | 2M | 197M | |
1.9B | 2.3B | -221M | 360M | 493M | 1.8B | 1.4B | 1.4B | 1.6B | 1.9B | 1.3B | 1.5B | 1.3B | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.6B | 2.1B | 1.5B | 1.5B | 408M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-1.1B | -490M | -622M | -373M | -269M | -240M | -228M | -388M | -254M | -545M | -1B | -925M | -2B | -3.4B | -2.3B | -740M | -812M | -899M | -642M | -221M | |
-596M | (463M) | -516M | (47M) | -2.7B | -203M | (939M) | (1.1B) | (416M) | -136M | -4M | -2.9B | -481M | (56M) | -370M | -963M | -421M | (14M) | (0.0) | -4.2B | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | -367M | -454M | -751M | -492M | -507M | -572M | -512M | -551M | -629M | -619M | -514M | -436M | -472M | -364M | -311M | -700M | -314M | -227M | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 355M | 448M | 710M | 441M | 381M | 513M | 501M | 510M | 631M | 600M | 488M | 399M | 385M | 307M | 563M | 592M | 269M | 292M | |
105M | 3M | 240M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -29M | -772M | -733M | 385M | 152M | 1.1B | -34M | 1.1B | -261M | 174M | 27M | 374M | 184M | 446M | |
-1.6B | -24M | -910M | -332M | -3B | -494M | (556M) | -205M | -639M | -757M | -1.5B | -2.9B | -2.5B | -2.3B | -3B | -1.6B | -954M | -672M | -327M | -4.2B | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-1.4B | -935M | -537M | -606M | -47M | -228M | -1.4B | -1.2B | -2M | -225M | -436M | -18M | -9M | 0.0 | -399M | -128M | -448M | -126M | -346M | 740M | |
5.6B | -100M | 176M | -5M | -779M | 2.7B | -690M | -653M | -724M | -470M | -616M | 669M | 792M | 1.9B | 524M | 651M | 217M | -218M | -413M | 3.3B | |
-411M | -405M | -381M | -332M | -319M | -295M | -32M | -37M | -38M | -76M | -201M | -196M | -154M | -50M | -9M | -9M | -33M | -55M | -55M | -50M | |
-1.4B | -935M | -1.2B | -606M | -48M | -229M | -1.4B | -1.3B | -2M | -226M | -437M | -39M | -25M | (0.0) | -430M | -180M | -500M | -185M | -353M | -732M | |
-233M | -315M | 342M | 2B | 873M | -14M | 11M | 393M | -374M | -144M | 821M | 810M | 798M | 279M | -83M | 137M | -79M | -43M | 0.0 | 54M | |
3.5B | -1.8B | -400M | 1B | -272M | 2.2B | -2.1B | -1.5B | -1.1B | -768M | -432M | 1.3B | 1.4B | 2.1B | 33M | 651M | -343M | -487M | -814M | 4.1B | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
-57M | -118M | 1.6B | -866M | -828M | 11M | -48M | -115M | -168M | -929M | -33M | 179M | 49M | -79M | 286M | 2M | -13M | -14M | -81M | 32M | |
3.8B | 409M | 95M | 205M | -3.6B | 3.6B | -227M | -469M | -335M | -548M | -641M | 51M | 218M | 907M | -1.6B | 653M | 796M | 349M | 295M | 324M | |
974M | 565M | 470M | 265M | 3.9B | 353M | 580M | 1B | 1.4B | 1.9B | 2.6B | 2.5B | 2.3B | 1.4B | 3B | 2.3B | 1.5B | 1.2B | 866M | 542M | |
4.7B | 974M | 565M | 470M | 265M | 3.9B | 353M | 580M | 1B | 1.4B | 1.9B | 2.6B | 2.5B | 2.3B | 1.4B | 3B | 2.3B | 1.5B | 1.2B | 866M | |
766M | 1.8B | -819M | -7M | 224M | 1.6B | 1.2B | 989M | 1.4B | 1.1B | 26M | 601M | -717M | -2.2B | -1.1B | 917M | 1.4B | 535M | 1B | 187M |
SEC Filings
NRG - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 06, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 06, 2026 | May 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 01, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K/A 8-K/A 2026 (Amended) N/A | April 30, 2026 | January 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 28, 2026 | April 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 14, 2026 | April 14, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 07, 2026 | April 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | March 18, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 04, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | 2026 |
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