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NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the us, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home services customers. NRG also is one of the largest us independent power producers, with 13 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.

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エヌアールジー・エナジーは過去５年間の年次ベースで市場を3.9%上回り、平均年間収益は16.37%を達成した。現在NRGエナジーの時価総額は154.7億ドルにまで成長した。

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NRGエナジー（NYSE：NRG）は、過去5年間に年率で株価を17.83％上昇させるなど、市場を4.52％上回る業績を上げました。現在、NRGエナジーの時価総額は166.6億ドルです。

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NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2025-05-12. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that NRG Energy will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.62. 
The announcement from NRG Energy is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.23, leading to a 7.25% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at NRG Energy's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.29</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1.59</td>
<td>0.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.52</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>3.37</td>
<td>2.31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h3>Market Performance of NRG Energy's Stock</h3>
Shares of NRG Energy were trading at $120.34 as of May 08. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 44.71%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Opinions on NRG Energy</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on NRG Energy.
The consensus rating for NRG Energy is Buy, derived from 6 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $130.83 implies a potential 8.72% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of FirstEnergy, Eversource Energy and PPL, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for FirstEnergy, with an average 1-year price target of $45.0, suggesting a potential 62.61% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Eversource Energy, with an average 1-year price target of $65.0, suggesting a potential 45.99% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for PPL, with an average 1-year price target of $37.5, suggesting a potential 68.84% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for FirstEnergy, Eversource Energy and PPL, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>NRG Energy</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>0.18%</td>
<td>$1.95B</td>
<td>33.91%</td>
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<td>FirstEnergy</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>14.54%</td>
<td>$2.53B</td>
<td>2.88%</td>
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<td>Eversource Energy</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>23.58%</td>
<td>$2.29B</td>
<td>3.63%</td>
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<td>PPL</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>8.68%</td>
<td>$1.11B</td>
<td>2.91%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
NRG Energy ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit. NRG Energy is at the top for Return on Equity.
<h3>Delving into NRG Energy's Background</h3>
NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the us, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home services customers. NRG also is one of the largest us independent power producers, with 13 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
<h3>NRG Energy: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: NRG Energy's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 0.18%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Utilities sector.
Net Margin: NRG Energy's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.19%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): NRG Energy's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 33.91% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): NRG Energy's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.63%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.01, NRG Energy faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NRG/earnings">To track all earnings releases for NRG Energy visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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NRG Energy's Earnings: A Preview

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) will release earnings results for the first quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NRG/earnings">opening bell on Monday, May 12</a>.
Analysts expect the Houston-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.67 per share, up from 90 cents per share in the year-ago period. And, on May 5, Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained NRG Energy with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $113 to $132.
With the recent buzz around NRG Energy, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends. Currently, NRG Energy offers an annual dividend yield of 1.46%. That&#8217;s a quarterly dividend amount of 44 cents per share ($1.76 a year).  
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $410,239 or around 3,409 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $82,072 or around 682 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($1.76 in this case). So, $6,000 / $1.76 = 3,409 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $1.76 = 682 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
NRG Price Action: Shares of NRG Energy gained 1.4% to close at $120.34 on Thursday.
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How To Earn $500 A Month From NRG Energy Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 15.53% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.91%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $24.17 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NRG: If an investor had bought $1000 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,651.38 today based on a price of $118.67 for NRG at the time of writing.
<h3>NRG Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746649812_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In NRG Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

U.S. utility stocks roared higher on Tuesday, notching fresh highs not seen since late 2024, as investors rotated toward defensive assets while Washington's trade policy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">outlook became increasingly muddled.</a>
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) climbed 1.8% during Tuesday trading, pushing the benchmark ETF to levels last seen in early December 2024. 
That gain cemented a 6.3% year-to-date advance, more of any other S&amp;P 500 sector. It outpaced technology stocks by 15 percentage points and the consumer discretionary sector by 18 percentage points.
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<td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td>+6.32%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>+3.50%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>+2.24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>+1.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>+1.28%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>-0.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>-2.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>-6.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>-8.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>-11.99%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Performance as of May 6, 2025</figcaption></figure>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Utilities Take The Lead</h3>
Still, the utilities sector remains one of the least crowded trades on Wall Street. Despite its 2024 outperformance, the lack of investor interest suggests an underownership of the sector.
In a note shared this week, Bank of America's latest Equity Client Flow Trends showed that utilities were the only sector to post outflows last week when institutional and retail clients alike bought into 10 out of 11 sectors—marking the widest sector participation in 10 months.
Tuesday's rally was driven in part by Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), which jumped 11.87%, brushing off weaker-than-expected first-quarter earnings thanks to an optimistic full-year forecast. Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) gained 4.44%, ahead of its earnings release on Wednesday, while AES Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) added 2.49%.
Looking at the 2025 performance, NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) leads the utilities sector with a 31.4% YTD gain, followed by Consolidated Edison Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>), up 25.6%, and Exelon Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXC#NASDAQ">EXC</a>), which has surged 24.5%.
Tuesday's market backdrop was shaped by fresh uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade relations. During a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump floated the idea of renegotiating the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and claimed China is eager to return to the negotiating table due to its economic weakness.
Trump said talks with China would happen &#8220;at the right time,&#8221; adding that the U.S. was not obligated to finalize any deals.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fed Steady For Now, But All Eyes on Powell</h3>
Attention now turns to Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting, where economists broadly expect the central bank to hold interest rates steady at the 4.25%-4.5% range.
There's a 97% probability that the Fed will make no changes to policy in May, according to CME Group's FedWatch Tool. 
Yet, markets are already looking ahead to potential rate cuts. Fed futures pricing implies a 31% chance of a 25-basis-point cut in June and 78% by July. By year-end, there's an 82% chance the Fed will have delivered three rate cuts.
The post-decision press conference is expected to focus on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's response to political pressure, particularly after Trump's public calls for lower rates, which have reignited concerns about the central bank's independence.
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Utilities Hit Highest Levels Since 2024 As Trade Jitters Drive Investors To Safety

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintains NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $113 to $132.

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Jefferies Maintains Buy on NRG Energy, Raises Price Target to $132

NRG Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.39 million shares sold short, which is 3.66% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.89 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>NRG Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746111625_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NRG Energy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing NRG Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, NRG Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.43%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into NRG Energy's Recent Short Interest

NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.1%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $22.27 billion. 
Buying $100 In NRG: If an investor had bought $100 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $326.16 today based on a price of $109.36 for NRG at the time of writing.
<h3>NRG Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745873110_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In NRG Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.19% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.44%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $19.35 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NRG: If an investor had bought $1000 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,156.94 today based on a price of $95.01 for NRG at the time of writing.
<h3>NRG Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744814717_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said he likes NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>), adding that it's a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NRG/analyst-ratings">&#8220;very good&#8221; utility</a>.
Lending support to his choice, Goldman Sachs analyst Carly Davenport initiated coverage on NRG Energy with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $129.
&#8220;You can't own it like you used to, meaning you have to trim, and I said I'm going to have to sell some,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). &#8220;It's a different world.&#8221;
On Tuesday, Nvidia said it would take a $5.5 billion charge this quarter related to halted shipments of its H20 graphics processing units to China and several other markets.
&#8220;Something is very wrong,&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;I'm going to have to say ixnay on Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLX#NYSE">DLX</a>).&#8221;
As per the recent news, Bonko and Deluxe, on Tuesday, announced a strategic partnership to power seamless payment solutions for independent insurance agents.
When asked about Planet Labs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PL#NYSE">PL</a>), he said, &#8220;Ever since President Trump came in, we're not recommending any stocks that are losing money.&#8221;
On Friday, Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak downgraded Planet Labs from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $6 to $3.5.
Telefónica, S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEF#NYSE">TEF</a>) is a &#8220;good&#8221; company, Cramer said. &#8220;I'm going to give you a twofer, I like that one and Banco Santander (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAN#NYSE">SAN</a>).&#8221;
Supporting his view, Telefonica, on Feb. 27, posted better-than-expected FY 2024 results.
Price Action:
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<li>Nvidia shares gained 1.4% to settle at $112.20 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Deluxe shares fell 0.5% to close at $14.63 during the session.</li>
<li>Planet Labs shares gained 4.5% to settle at $3.28.</li>
<li>NRG Energy shares rose 1.2% to close at $97.11 on Tuesday.</li>
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Goldman Sachs analyst Carly Davenport initiates coverage on NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $129.

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Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage On NRG Energy with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $129

The artificial intelligence boom is now colliding with America's aging energy infrastructure, but natural gas may be the unexpected wildcard that keeps the AI revolution <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">from overheating—literally.</a>
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issued a blunt warning Thursday on social media X: "Our GPUs are melting." The comment came as OpenAI imposed temporary usage limits amid surging demand for image generation in ChatGPT. 
As tools like ChatGPT become integral to business operations, the data centers powering them are drawing electricity at unprecedented rates. Now, the race is on to secure reliable electricity supplies.
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&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1905296867145154688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AI Sends US Electricity Demand Soaring: Could Natural Gas Step In To Fill The Gap?</h3>
Surging AI adoption is poised to add unprecedented pressure to the U.S. power grid, with data centers emerging as the primary energy guzzlers, according to a report released this week by Natural Gas Intelligence titled &#8216;AI Rising: How Will Natural Gas Markets Evolve to Fuel the Demand Surge?&#8217;
The International Energy Agency projects that electricity demand in the United States through 2027 will rise by an amount equivalent to California's entire current power usage. That's a surge of roughly 400 terawatt-hours (TWh) in just three years.
Wood Mackenzie estimates total U.S. electricity consumption will soar from 4,000 TWh in 2024 to 6,000 TWh by 2050. Of that, between 395 and 660 TWh could be consumed by data centers alone by 2035—more than 10% of total power usage.
The fast pace of AI deployment is leaving little room for slow build-outs of renewable energy or long-term infrastructure upgrades. That's where natural gas steps in.
"Gas will certainly get its share of the new AI-driven power demand given its reliability, which is a must for these facilities," said Patrick Rau, senior vice president of strategy and research at Natural Gas Intelligence, according to the report.
Natural gas provides firm and flexible power, a critical advantage for hyperscale data centers that operate 24/7. Rau said the key bottleneck is how quickly new gas-fired capacity can come online.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Utilities And Oil Giants Jump In</h3>
Power producers are already rushing to meet the call. NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) is fast-tracking 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired projects in Texas. CEO Larry Coben said the company has signed multiple letters of intent with data center developers and is advancing 10 natural gas plants totaling about 8 GW in generation capacity.
In February, NRG also partnered with GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) and construction firm Kiewit Corp. to develop up to 5.4 GW of new capacity explicitly linked to AI data centers.
Other utilities are following suit. American Electric Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>) is weighing $10 billion in potential investments to meet what it calls "incremental load," largely driven by AI, manufacturing reshoring and general economic development. The company already has customer commitments for 20 GW of additional load by 2030 across its 11-state footprint.
Oil giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) is another unexpected entrant in the AI race. In partnership with investor Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova, the energy giant plans to build co-located power plants across the Midwest, Southeast and West to support data centers with dedicated energy generation.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will DeepSeek Reduce AI Data Centers Demand?</h3>
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has introduced a platform that claims to rival current models in performance—at a fraction of the power cost. That innovation, while promising, may add another twist to the AI power narrative.
"DeepSeek's improved computational efficiency may provide a pathway to quell hyperscalers' power requirement," according to a recent report by Rystad Energy experts.
"But it could also escalate the AI arms race and compel companies toward more power-intensive innovation."
For now, the message from the grid is clear: keep the pipelines flowing and the turbines spinning at full throttle.
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'Our GPUs Are Melting,' OpenAI's Altman Warns — Could US Natural Gas Power AI Revolution?

NRG Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.21% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.44 million shares sold short, which is 4.25% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.82 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>NRG Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NRG Energy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing NRG Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, NRG Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.19%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About NRG Energy?

NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.52%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $19.77 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NRG: If an investor had bought $1000 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,403.45 today based on a price of $97.58 for NRG at the time of writing.
<h3>NRG Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742396410_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning NRG Energy Stock In The Last 5 Years

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/03/14/final-trades-uber-nrg-energy-franco-nevada-corp-and-meta.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management said Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) is sitting right on top of its 200-day and its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UBER/analyst-ratings">50-day moving averages</a>.
Supporting his view, Truist Securities analyst Youssef Squali, on March 6, maintained Uber Technologies with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $90 to $92.
Rob Sechan of NewEdge Wealth named NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) as his final trade.
NRG Energy, on March 12, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire six power generation facilities from Rockland Capital, LLC for $560 million.
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Amy Raskin of Chevy Chase Trust picked Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNV#NYSE">FNV</a>).
On the earnings front, Franco-Nevada, on March 10, reported fourth-quarter results. Revenue rose 6% year over year (+30% Y/Y excluding Cobre Panama) to $321.0 million, beating the consensus of $305.85 million. The company saw strong production from Candelaria, new assets, and benefiting from record gold prices.
Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners named Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) as his final trade.
President Donald Trump has indicated that Meta Platforms could invest up to $60 billion in the United States by the end of the year.
Price Action:
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<li>Uber shares gained 2.9% to close at $71.55 on Friday.</li>
<li>NRG Energy rose 4.9% to settle at $95.39 during Friday's session.</li>
<li>Franco-Nevada rose 2.1% to close at $153.35 on Friday.</li>
<li>Meta shares gained 3% to close at $607.60 on Friday.</li>
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Uber, Meta, NRG Energy And A Basic Materials Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Uber Technologies, NRG Energy, Meta Platforms, Franco-Nevada

On Wednesday, NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) disclosed that it inked definitive deal to acquire six power generation facilities from Texas-based Rockland Capital, LLC. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44291390/nrg-to-acquire-738-mw-of-natural-gas-generation-in-texas" rel="noreferrer noopener">for $560 million or $760 per kW</a>.
The company said that the purchase price is significantly below the cost of new construction. The deal will further boost NRG&#8217;s presence in the energy market.
This acquisition adds 738 MW of flexible natural gas-fired capacity, including one combined-cycle unit and five peaker units.
The buyout is projected to be earnings-accretive and expected to be primarily funded through corporate debt.
The acquisition, which is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) regulatory approval, is expected to conclude in the second quarter of 2025.
Robert J. Gaudette, Executive Vice President, President of NRG Business and Wholesale Operations, stated, &#8220;Expanding our natural gas generation portfolio with modern, flexible assets enhances our integrated platform as Texas experiences record electricity growth driven by electrification, onshoring, population growth, and data centers – creating long-term value for our shareholders.&#8221;
The company also announced a $2.5 million investment in Equilibrium Energy to enhance market intelligence and address grid volatility caused by load growth, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44282175/nrg-energy-announces-2-5-mm-investment-in-equilibrium-energy" rel="noreferrer noopener">renewables, and extreme weather</a>.
As of Dec. 31, NRG&#8217;s unrestricted cash was $1.0 billion, and $4.5 billion was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43977188/nrg-energy-beats-q4-eps-estimates-unveils-ai-power-expansion-and-reaffirms-2025-growth-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">available under the credit facilities</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEKX#NASDAQ">TEKX</a>) and Northern Lights Fund Trust IV Inspire Momentum ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLRY#NYSE">GLRY</a>).
Price Action: NRG shares are down 0.29% at $92.20 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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NRG Energy's $560 Million Acquisition Adds 738 MW of Flexible Gas-Fired Power: Details

The acquisition includes one combined-cycle unit and five peaker units, further strengthening NRG's position in the rapidly growing market.
The acquisition is earnings-accretive and will be primarily funded through corporate debt, with no impact on the Company's stated capital allocation plan.
The acquisition is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. &nbsp;

Management

NRG Energy Enters Definitive Deal To Acquire Six Power Generation Facilities From Texas-based Rockland Capital For $560M Or $760 Per kW

Investment supports NRG through advanced planning technology
NRG Energy Inc. today announced a $2.5 MM investment in Equilibrium Energy, an energy technology platform that leverages AI to enhance energy portfolio optimization capabilities. With this investment, NRG aims to gain market intelligence and explore solutions to address grid volatility created by load growth, intermittent renewable generation, and extreme weather events.
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The investment comes from NRG's corporate venture capital fund, designed to create strategic opportunities that align with the company's long-term vision. The $50 MM fund will deploy capital over the next 5 to 7 years and focus primarily on investment opportunities in early- and mid-stage companies. Initial investments will range in size from $0.5 MM to $2.5 MM and the fund will maintain reserves for follow-on investments. Cerity Partners Ventures, a firm specializing in corporate venture capital, will help NRG manage the fund.

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NRG Energy Announces $2.5M Investment In Equilibrium Energy' Will Deploy Capital Over The Next 5-7 Years And Focus Primarily On Investment Opportunities In Early- And Mid-Stage Companies

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NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.69% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.84%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $19.87 billion. 
Buying $100 In NRG: If an investor had bought $100 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $325.54 today based on a price of $98.08 for NRG at the time of writing.
<h3>NRG Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741207509_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In NRG Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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エヌアールジー・エナジーは過去５年間の年次ベースで市場を3.9%上回り、平均年間収益は16.37%を達成した。現在NRGエナジーの時価総額は154.7億ドルにまで成長した。
100ドル分のNRG株を5年前に購入した場合　5年前に投資家がNRG株100ドル分を購入していた場合、記事執筆時点で 株式価値は約2.15倍215ドルになる。

NRGエナジー（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>）は、過去5年間に年率で株価を17.83％上昇させるなど、市場を4.52％上回る業績を上げました。現在、NRGエナジーの時価総額は166.6億ドルです。
NRGで100ドルの購入投資家が5年前にNRGの株を100ドル購入した場合、本記事執筆時のNRGの株価が79.92ドルの場合、その価値は本日227.24ドルになります。
<h3>過去5年間のNRGの業績</h3>
最後に、この5年間の株価動向については？ 結局のところ、複利のリターンが時間をかけたキャッシュの増加にどれほどの違いをもたらすかを注意深く見ることがこの記事のキーポイントです。

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