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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>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.28% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.46%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $18.85 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NRG: If an investor had bought $1000 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,362.91 today based on a price of $91.35 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/2024/1727719218_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

BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker maintains NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $88 to $90.

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BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on NRG Energy, Raises Price Target to $90

NRG Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company raised its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b41035771/nrg-energy-inc-raises-2024-guidance-and-announces-third-quarter-2024-earnings-call">full-year 2024 outlook</a>.
What Happened: After the market close on Wednesday, NRG Energy scheduled its third-quarter financial results and updated its 2024 guidance. 
The company raised its full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance from a range of $3.3 billion to $3.55 billion to a new range of $3.525 billion to $3.675 billion, representing an increase of $175 million at the midpoint. 
NRG Energy also raised its free cash flow before growth guidance from a range of $1.825 billion to $2.075 billion to a new range of $1.975 billion to $2.125 billion. The company noted that the revised guidance reflects robust financial and operational execution throughout the year. 
&#8220;It&#8217;s an exciting time for our company. We are pleased to raise our financial&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;for the year, reflecting the strength of our integrated platform and the best-in-class execution of our leading consumer strategy. We are confident in our ability to drive growth and capitalize on the emerging opportunities in our markets,&#8221; said Larry Coben, chair, president and CEO of NRG Energy. 
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NRG Energy announced that it plans to report its third-quarter financial results on Nov. 8. Current analyst estimates call for earnings of $2.05 per share on revenue of $9.144 billion, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Last quarter, NRG Energy missed revenue estimates, turning in second-quarter revenue of $6.659 billion versus estimates of $8.32 billion, but the company beat earnings estimates, reporting earnings of $3.37 per share versus estimates of $1.55 per share. 
NRG Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/nrg">NRG Energy shares</a> were up 1.65% at $90.71 at the time of publication Thursday, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Why NRG Energy Stock Is Trading Higher Thursday

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NRG Energy shares are trading higher after the company raised its FY24 adjusted EBITDA guidance.

Free Cash Flow before Growth (FCFbG) guidance increased to $1,975 million - $2,125 million from $1,825 - $2,075 million, representing a midpoint increase of $100 million.

NRG Energy Lifts FY24 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance From $3.30B - $3.55B To $3.525B - $3.675B

The utilities sector has emerged as the top-performing sector within the S&amp;P 500 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">so far in 2024</a>.
As of Sept. 11, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) has surged 22% year-to-date, outpacing all other sectors and even surpassing the technology sector – tracked by the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) – by 9 percentage points.
This marks a significant turnaround for utilities, which trailed tech by 40 percentage points in 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Utilities Sector Outperforms S&amp;P 500, Tech Stocks In 2024</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="445" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/11161618/image-89-1024x445.png" alt="" class="wp-image-543220" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/11161618/image-89-1024x445.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/11161618/image-89-300x130.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/11161618/image-89-768x334.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/11161618/image-89-1536x667.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/11161618/image-89.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent091124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a></figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Drivers Behind The Utility Sector Surge</h3>
The robust performance of utilities stocks in 2024 has caught many investors by surprise, especially given the broader market&#8217;s focus on growth sectors like technology in recent years. 
&#8220;There is an undeniable defensive undertone here, as defensive stocks like utilities and consumer staples are leading the charge. The lack of momentum in the previously unstoppable &#8216;Magnificent 7&#8217; tech stocks could be signaling a shift in market sentiment,&#8221; analyst Michael Gayed.
This move toward defensive assets is particularly significant amid rising concerns over macroeconomic volatility and an increasingly unpredictable interest rate environment.
Bank of America recently raised its outlook for the utilities sector to Overweight, citing a combination of income and quality characteristics, which have become increasingly attractive as volatility rises.
&#8220;Client flows have suggested no love for the sector, but single stocks have begun to see inflows in recent weeks and ETF flows have begun to trend positively since the spring,&#8221; analysts at Bank of America highlighted.
&#8220;It's remarkable that the most defensive sector of the S&amp;P 500 has officially become the year&#8217;s top performer, despite the widespread consensus that the economy is doing well,&#8221; Otavio Costa, a macro strategist at Crescat Capital, said in a post on social media X.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Utilities Meet Rising Demand For AI-Driven Data Centers</h3>
Indeed, a critical factor boosting the utilities sector is the rising demand for electricity tied to the growth of AI-linked data centers. 
Carly Davenport, an analyst at Goldman Sachs, highlighted this trend in a note, saying, &#8220;Data center growth is starting to contribute meaningfully to power demand, and we've seen further positive revisions to the pipeline.&#8221;
Goldman Sachs estimates that data centers will be the largest driver of U.S. power demand growth, contributing around 90 basis points (bps) to the nation&#8217;s 2.4% power demand compound annual growth rate through 2030. 
This increase in demand is expected to lead to incremental capital investments in transmission and generation capacity, potentially driving further upside for utilities stocks over the next several years.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top-Performing Utility Stocks in 2024</h3>
Several utility companies have experienced outsized gains this year, driven by strong earnings, strategic investments, and sectoral tailwinds. Here&#8217;s a look at the top-performing utility stocks year-to-date through Sept. 11:
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<td>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</td>
<td>107.95%</td>
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<td>Constellation Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NYSE">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>60.22%</td>
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<td>NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</td>
<td>54.88%</td>
</tr>
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<td>NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</td>
<td>37.39%</td>
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<td>Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>)</td>
<td>34.52%</td>
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<td>American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NYSE">AEP</a>)</td>
<td>26.86%</td>
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<td>The Southern Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>)</td>
<td>26.63%</td>
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This Under-The-Radar Defensive AI Sector Quietly Outperforms All Others, Despite Receiving 'No Love' From Investors

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 2.37% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.07%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $15.79 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NRG: If an investor had bought $1000 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,028.21 today based on a price of $76.51 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/2024/1725903014_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.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $2,000 Today

Wells Fargo analyst Neil Kalton maintains NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $110 to $120.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on NRG Energy, Raises Price Target to $120

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 3.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.1%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $16.91 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NRG: If an investor had bought $1000 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,339.23 today based on a price of $81.92 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/2024/1724187614_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 $1000 Invested In NRG Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Gamut Capital Management, L.P. ("Gamut"), a leading New York-based middle market private equity firm, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Airtron Heating &amp; Air Conditioning ("Airtron" or the "Company"), a leading designer, installer, and maintenance provider for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, from NRG Energy, Inc. ("NRG") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>).
Airtron is one of the largest residential new construction HVAC installation providers in the US, with expansive geographic coverage across 13 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in Texas, the Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. It is a trusted partner for homebuilders nationwide. With a broad range of products, which includes all major HVAC brands, and extensive service capabilities, Airtron also offers ongoing maintenance services, providing coverage to end customers for the duration of the system lifecycle.

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Gamut Capital Management To Acquire Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning From NRG Energy; Financial Terms Of The Transaction Were Not Disclosed

NRG Energy shares are trading higher. The company reported Q2 financial results.

NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) reported quarterly sales of $6.659 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $8.320 billion by 19.96 percent. This is a 4.90 percent increase over sales of $6.348 billion the same period last year.

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NRG Energy Q2 Sales $6.659B Miss $8.320B Estimate

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 3.48% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.1%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $15.21 billion. 
Buying $100 In NRG: If an investor had bought $100 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $214.94 today based on a price of $72.95 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/2024/1723044633_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

Coben has been serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer since November 20, 2023. He was appointed Chair of the NRG Board of Directors in 2017 and will continue as Chair of the Board as part of his new role.

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NRG Energy Appoints Lawrence Coben As President And CEO; Coben Has Been Serving As Interim CEO Since November 2023

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 3.9% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.37%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $15.47 billion. 
Buying $100 In NRG: If an investor had bought $100 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $215.11 today based on a price of $74.19 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/2024/1721856619_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.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on NRG Energy. Our analysis of options history for NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $228,549, and 7 were calls, valued at $1,338,149.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $75.0 to $80.0 for NRG Energy over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for NRG Energy options trades today is 2253.67 with a total volume of 3,473.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for NRG Energy's big money trades within a strike price range of $75.0 to $80.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>NRG Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720547193_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NRG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$315.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>718</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NRG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.19</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$310.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>218</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NRG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$235.9K</td>
<td>494</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NRG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$4.01</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$200.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NRG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$171.9K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NRG Energy</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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with NRG Energy, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is NRG Energy Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,103,293, with NRG's price up by 2.63%, positioned at $80.64.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on NRG Energy: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

If you&#39;re interested in broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (ARCA:RSPU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/01/2006.
Retail and institutional investors increasingly turn to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; these kind of funds are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.
Sector ETFs are also funds of convenience, offering many ways to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Utilities - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 2, placing it in top 13%.
Index Details
The fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets over $266.75 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market. RSPU seeks to match the performance of the SP 500 EQUAL WEIGHT TELECM-UTILITY INDEX before fees and expenses.
The S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Telecommunication Services &amp; Utilities Index equally weights stocks found in the utilities and telecommunication services sectors of the S&amp;P 500 Index.
Costs
When considering an ETF&#39;s total return, expense ratios are an important factor, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts in the long term if all other factors remain equal.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.40%, making it one of the cheaper products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.79%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
ETFs offer a diversified exposure and thus minimize single stock risk but it is still important to delve into a fund&#39;s holdings before investing. Most ETFs are very transparent products and many disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
This ETF has heaviest allocation in the Utilities sector--about 100% of the portfolio.
Looking at individual holdings, NRG Energy Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nrg#NYSE">NRG</a>) accounts for about 4% of total assets, followed by Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ceg#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)&nbsp;and NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nee#NYSE">NEE</a>).
The top 10 holdings account for about 35.48% of total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
So far this year, RSPU return is roughly 7.80%, and is up about 6.02% in the last one year (as of 07/08/2024). During this past 52-week period, the fund has traded between $48.19 and $61.82.
The ETF has a beta of 0.62 and standard deviation of 17.67% for the trailing three-year period. With about 33 holdings, it has more concentrated exposure than peers.
Alternatives
Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, RSPU is a sufficient option for those seeking exposure to the Utilities/Infrastructure ETFs area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.
Vanguard Utilities ETF (ARCA:VPU) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Utilities 25/50 Index and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (ARCA:XLU) tracks Utilities Select Sector Index. Vanguard Utilities ETF has $5.49 billion in assets, Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF has $13.91 billion. VPU has an expense ratio of 0.10% and XLU charges 0.09%.
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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 3.9% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.82%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $16.22 billion. 
Buying $100 In NRG: If an investor had bought $100 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $215.24 today based on a price of $77.80 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/2024/1719930622_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.

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While the broader market had its ups and downs in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/s-p-500">first half of 2024</a>, two utility stocks have defied expectations, delivering stellar returns and significantly outpacing their peers. 
The Utility sector, tracked by the SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Utilities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>), is up over 8% year-to-date, but Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) and Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) have soared to new heights, making them the standout performers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/renewable-energy">in the sector</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Vistra: A Shocking Surge</h2>
Vistra has been the lightning bolt in the Utility sector, charging ahead with a jaw-dropping 123.03% gain so far this year. Vistra's performance has been nothing short of electrifying. The company, which holds a 2.68% weight in the XLU ETF, has outperformed all its counterparts, driven by strong operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives.
Investors have been drawn to Vistra's solid fundamentals and robust earnings growth. The company&#8217;s focus on renewable energy and innovative solutions has also played a significant role in attracting investor interest. As the world pivots towards cleaner energy sources, Vistra&#8217;s strategic positioning in the renewable energy space has fueled its stock price surge.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Constellation Energy: A Stellar Ascent</h2>
Not far behind is Constellation Energy, which has delivered an impressive 79.92% return YTD. With a substantial 6.33% weighting in the XLU ETF, Constellation's ascent has been powered by its strong financial performance and expanding market presence.
Constellation Energy&#8217;s emphasis on sustainability and renewable energy solutions has resonated well with investors. The company's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and investing in green energy projects has positioned it as a leader in the transition to a cleaner energy future. This strategic focus has been pivotal in driving its stock price upwards.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Noteworthy Performers</h2>
While Vistra and Constellation have led the charge, other utility stocks have also posted notable gains:
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<li>NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>): With a 1.58% weighting in the XLU ETF, NRG Energy has climbed 53.81% YTD.</li>
<li>NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>): Holding a significant 14.40% weight in the XLU ETF, NextEra Energy has risen 20.79%.</li>
<li>Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>): With a 3.48% weighting in the XLU ETF, Public Service has achieved a 19.56% gain.</li>
</ul>
While the SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Utilities has seen a respectable 8.62% rise year-to-date, Vistra and Constellation Energy have set the sector ablaze with their remarkable returns. These two stocks exemplify the potential within the Utility sector, especially as the world increasingly embraces renewable energy.
Price Check: Shares of Vistra were up 1% to $88.10 while Constellation Energy was 0.75% higher at $206.34 during premarket trading Friday.
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NRG Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.56 million shares sold short, which is 7.96% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.49 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/">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>NRG Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1719506716_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 grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more 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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, NRG Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.29%, 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/">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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Technological advancements and an increasing focus on sustainability drive the utility industry's strong growth. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to count on utility stocks UGI Corp (UGI), Consolidated Edison (ED), and NRG Energy (NRG) with strong dividends. Continue reading... The utility industry is widely exploring the integration of renewable energy systems into the grid, along with various grid modernization solutions. Amid such conducive trends, investors could consider looking into fundamentally sound utility stocks, UGI Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UGI/">UGI</a>), Consolidated Edison, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ED/">ED</a>), and NRG Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NRG/">NRG</a>) with strong dividends.
Increasing energy demand in developing and developed countries, focusing on green energy generation, <a href="https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/energy-utility-analytics-market-8110">integration of new technologies</a>, and increasing demand from the consumer end positively boost the utility market growth. Moreover, the generative AI in the utility market is witnessing growth as utilities recognize its potential to transform their operations.
Additionally, utilities are considered <a href="https://www.dividend.com/how-to-invest/dividend-history-of-the-utilities-sector/">dividend stalwarts</a> with a steady demand due to the nature of the products they offer. Considering these factors, let's take a look at the fundamentals of the three utility stocks, beginning with the third one.
Stock #3: UGI Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UGI/">UGI</a>)
UGI and its subsidiaries distribute, store, transport, and market energy products and related services internationally. The company operates through four segments: AmeriGas Propane; UGI International; Midstream &amp; Marketing; and UGI Utilities.
In terms of the trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gross_profit_margin.asp">gross profit margin</a>, UGI's 53.20% is 18.4% higher than the 44.95% industry average. Likewise, its 7.03% trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital is 74.5% higher than the 4.03% industry average. Furthermore, the stock's 0.49x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 123.9% higher than the 0.22x industry average.
UGI has paid dividends for 36 consecutive years.  Its annual dividend is $1.50, which translates to a yield of 6% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 4.41%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 3.6% over the past three years.
UGI's total revenues for the fiscal third quarter, which ended June 30, 2024, amounted to $257 million. In addition, its adjusted net income attributable to UGI and adjusted EPS stood at $12 million and $0.06, respectively.
Analysts expect UGI's revenue for the fourth quarter ending September 2024 to increase 17.6% year-over-year to $1.65 billion. It surpassed Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing quarters.
Shares of UGI have gained 9.3% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $25.02.
UGI's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its outlook. UGI has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #17 among 59 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/utilities-domestic/">Utilities - Domestic</a> industry. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/UGI/">Click here</a> to access the additional UGI ratings (Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, Growth, and Value).
Stock #2: Consolidated Edison, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ED/">ED</a>)
ED engages in the regulated electric, gas, and steam delivery businesses in the United States. The company invests in electric and gas transmission projects. It primarily sells electricity to industrial, commercial, residential, and government customers.
In terms of the trailing-12-month gross profit margin, ED's 52.50% is 16.8% higher than the 44.95% industry average. Its 22.20% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 4.4% higher than the 21.27% industry average.
ED's annual dividend is $3.32, which translates to a yield of 3.2% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 3.67%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 2.2% over the past three years.
During the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, ED's total operating revenues increased 10.5% year-over-year to $3.22 billion. Moreover, its adjusted earnings were reported at $203 million and $0.59 per share.
Street expects ED's EPS for the third quarter ended September 2024, to increase 1.1% year-over-year to $1.64. The company's revenue is expected to increase 5% year-over-year to $4.06 billion for the same quarter. The company surpassed consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
ED's stock gained 2.5% over the past month to close the last trading session at $104.13.
ED's fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has a B grade for Momentum. ED is ranked #9 in the same industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated ED for Sentiment, Growth, Stability, Value, and Quality. Get all ED ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ED/">here</a>.
Stock #1: NRG Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NRG/">NRG</a>)
NRG operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. The company produces and sells electricity generated using coal, oil, solar, and battery storage; natural gas; and a cloud-based home platform, including hardware, software, sales, installation, customer service, technical support, and professional monitoring solutions.
NRG's annual dividend is $1.63, which translates to a yield of 1.79% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 3.28%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 7.9% over the past three years.
NRG's trailing-12-month ROCE of 70.98% is 638.7% higher than the industry average of 9.61%. Its trailing-12-month ROTC of 9.84% is 144.2% higher than the 4.03% industry average.
For the fiscal second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, NRG's revenues increased 4.9% year-over-year to $6.66 billion. The company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per common share grew 148% and 169.6% from the prior year's period to $738 million and $3.37, respectively.
Analysts expect NRG's revenue for the third quarter ended September 2024 to increase 15.1% year-over-year to $9.14 billion.
The stock has gained 34.6% over the past six months, closing the last trading session at $91.10.
NRG's POWR Ratings reflect bright prospects. The stock has a B grade for Value, Growth, and Momentum. It is ranked #4 in the same industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, one can access NRG's ratings for Quality, Stability, and Sentiment <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NRG/">here</a>.
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ED shares were trading at $105.13 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.00 (+0.96%). Year-to-date, ED has gained 18.62%, versus a 20.69% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Nidhi Agarwal</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nidhi-Agarwal_Headshot-3.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Nidhi is passionate about the capital market and wealth management, which led her to pursue a career as an investment analyst. She holds a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing and is pursuing the CFA program.

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