NRG ENERGY, INC. (NRG) Stock

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NRG has an Alpha Score of 30 out of 100 (poor), computed on Nov 6, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 3 members of Congress disclosed 5 trades in NRG since 2017: 3 purchases and 2 sales, most recently John Boozman (partial sale, May 20, 2025). 6 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported NRG in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Millennium Management's at $621.88M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 1 sale on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 10, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 23.4 and its net margin 2.6% (key statistics as of Nov 4, 2026).

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Alpha Score
30
Poor

What is NRG's Alpha Score?

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Alpha Score of 30 reflects poor overall profile with poor momentum, moderate value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.

Momentum
0
Poor
Value
54
Weak
Quality
52
Weak

Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.

Computed Nov 6, 2026

A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

Which members of Congress traded NRG ENERGY, INC. (NRG)?

Members
3
Disclosed trades
5
Purchases
3
Sales
2

Most recent: John Boozman (partial sale, May 20, 2025); records start Dec 26, 2017.

PoliticianTrade dateTypeAmount
John Boozman
R-AR · Senate
2025-05-20partial sale$1k – $15k
John Boozman
R-AR · Senate
2025-01-28purchase$1k – $15k
Susie Lee
D-NV · House
2019-03-22purchase$1k – $15k
Barbara Comstock
R-VA · House
2018-03-08sale$50k – $100k
Barbara Comstock
R-VA · House
2017-12-26purchase$15k – $50k

From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 10, 2026. Senate records here end Nov 4, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.

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Which hedge funds own NRG?

From 13F filings
FundShares HeldPosition ValueChange vs prior Q
Millennium Management
Israel Englander
4.26M$621.88M+114%
Appaloosa
David Tepper
1.76M$257.07M+1%
Point72
Steve Cohen
1.18M$171.95M+328%
D.E. Shaw
David Shaw
915K$133.61M-4%
Citadel
Ken Griffin
552K$80.65M+104%
Bridgewater Associates
Ray Dalio
278K$40.60M-53%

13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026

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Are NRG ENERGY, INC. insiders buying or selling?

SEC Form 4 filings
90 days to Nov 10, 2026
Buys
0
Sells
1
Net $
-$191K
Unique insiders
1
DateInsiderRoleTypeSharesValue
Sep 8, 26Spencer Gerald AlfredSVP & Chief Accounting OfficerSELL1.6K$191K
Mar 16, 26Kinney VirginiaExec VP, Chief Admin OfficerSELL5.0K$783K
Mar 4, 26Ls Power Equity Advisors, Llc10%+ OwnerSELL14.30M$2.35B
Mar 4, 26Ls Power Equity Advisors, Llc10%+ OwnerSELL1.83M$300.0M
Mar 4, 26Nanus David10%+ OwnerSELL14.30M$2.35B
Mar 4, 26Nanus David10%+ OwnerSELL1.83M$300.0M

SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 10, 2026

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What are NRG's key statistics?

P/E Ratio
23.43
EPS (TTM)
4.11
Dividend Yield
3.29%
Beta
1.18
Net Margin
2.56%
ROE
25.38%
Debt / Equity
9.78
52W High
$189.96
52W Low
$90.80

Key statistics as of Nov 4, 2026

How does NRG's valuation compare with the Utilities sector?

MetricNRGUtilities medianCompanies in median
P/E ratio23.421.255
Net margin2.56%13.43%59
Return on equity25.38%9.36%59
Dividend yield (payers)3.29%3.83%49

Medians over the Utilities stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 12, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.

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What does NRG ENERGY, INC. do?

NRG Energy, Inc. is a leading North American energy and home services company headquartered in Houston, Texas. It specializes in energy generation using a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, coal, oil, nuclear, wind, utility-scale solar, and distributed solar facilities. The company operates across key regions such as Texas, the East, and the West, delivering reliable power through approximately 40 plants. NRG Energy, Inc. also provides retail electricity services to millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers via brands like Reliant Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Cirro Energy, and others, offering competitive plans, green power options, and multiple sales channels including websites, call centers, and stores. Complementing its core operations, it offers smart home services, home security, automation, commercial and industrial backup generators, operations and management services for generation facilities, and advanced data analytics tools. Through recent integration of assets like natural gas facilities and virtual power plants, NRG Energy, Inc. supports data center demands and provides wholesale generation, energy services, and procurement solutions, positioning it as a comprehensive partner for cost-effective energy management in the evolving utilities sector.

CEO
Dr. Lawrence Stephen Coben Ph.D.
Employees
15,637
Market Cap
$19.89B
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