NYSE:NRG · New York Stock Exchange
+$3.51 today
Vol 1.21M · Avg 2.61M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of NRG Energy, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare NRG returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
51.4%
avg 75.5%
ROIC
7.0%
avg 5.3%
ROA
3.0%
avg 2.8%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 51.4% versus its period average of 75.5%. 1 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lawrence Stephen Coben | Advisor | $5.02M | — | 67 | $412,390.00 | 0.20% |
Brad Bentley | Executive Vice President & President of NRG Consumer | $3.43M | — | 50 | $32,650.00 | 0.02% |
Bruce Chung | EVP & CFO | $2.16M | — | 52 | $103,001.00 | 0.05% |
Robert J. Gaudette | Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $2.15M | — | 53 | $64,016.00 | 0.03% |
Brian E. Curci | Executive Vice President of Legal & General Counsel | $1.75M | — | 48 | $46,194.00 | 0.02% |
Christopher S. Moser | Executive Vice President and Head of Competitive Markets & Policy | $682,057.00 | — | 55 | $167,512.00 | 0.08% |
Brendan Mulhern | Head of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Dak Liyanearachchi | Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer | — | — | 57 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Gerald Alfred Spencer | Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 44 | $7,779.00 | <0.01% |
Virginia Kirkland Kinney | Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer | — | — | 52 | $45,111.00 | 0.02% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
14
$5.33B
Net Sentiment
$5.33B
Net selling
Most Active
Kinney Virginia
3 transactions
1–10 of 14
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 14 sells worth $5.33B over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $5.33B. Kinney Virginia was the most active insider with 3 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +13.5% | +7.9% (15yr)4 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A4 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A4 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +13.5% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at +7.9% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages NRG?
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Brad Bentley, Executive Vice President & President of NRG Consumer.
Are NRG insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $5.36B.
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