Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG – Free Report) by 1.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 401,936 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,777 shares during the quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in NRG Energy were worth $66,786,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of NRG. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of NRG Energy by 492.5% in the 2nd quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC now owns 883,781 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $141,918,000 after purchasing an additional 734,624 shares during the last quarter. Consolidated Press International Holdings Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of NRG Energy in the 3rd quarter worth about $98,360,000. Bessemer Group Inc. raised its position in shares of NRG Energy by 4,470.7% in the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 614,524 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $99,521,000 after purchasing an additional 601,079 shares during the last quarter. Merewether Investment Management LP purchased a new position in shares of NRG Energy in the 3rd quarter worth about $85,951,000. Finally, TimesSquare Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of NRG Energy in the 3rd quarter worth about $76,415,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.72% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting NRG Energy
Here are the key news stories impacting NRG Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 revenue growth was strong — total revenue rose ~19.5% year-over-year and came in well above expectations, showing robust top-line demand and contribution from asset transactions. NRG Q1 Results (MarketBeat)
- Positive Sentiment: The company reaffirmed FY2026 EPS guidance of $7.90–$9.90 and management presented a confident outlook on its path for 2026 during the earnings call, which could support longer-term targets if execution continues. NRG Energy Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms 2026 Financial Guidance
- Positive Sentiment: Sell-side coverage remains generally constructive — commentators and some analyst houses continue to highlight NRG’s growth thesis despite recent underperformance, which can cushion downside over time. Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting NRG Energy Stock Will Climb or Sink?
- Neutral Sentiment: BMO Capital moved to a Hold on NRG — a sign some analysts are pausing for more clarity on near-term cash flow and costs, but it’s not a consensus downgrade signal. NRG Energy (NRG) Receives a Hold from BMO Capital
- Negative Sentiment: Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.48 missed consensus (~$1.78), marking a sizable upside miss and a sequential drop from last year — this is the main immediate trigger for the share weakness. NRG Energy misses quarterly profit estimates on mild Texas weather, higher costs
- Negative Sentiment: Management cited milder Texas weather and higher operating costs as drivers of the earnings shortfall — these commodity/operating factors can compress near-term margins and FCF. NRG Energy misses quarterly profit estimates on mild Texas weather, higher costs
- Negative Sentiment: Cash from operations weakened and debt increased in the quarter, raising short-term liquidity and leverage watchpoints even though management reiterated the full-year earnings range. NRG Energy Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Analysts Set New Price Targets
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NRG Energy Trading Down 6.0%
NRG Energy stock opened at $141.68 on Friday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $157.32 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $160.31. The company has a market cap of $30.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 166.68 and a beta of 1.32. NRG Energy, Inc. has a 52-week low of $117.43 and a 52-week high of $189.96. The company has a quick ratio of 1.58, a current ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.68.
NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The utilities provider reported $1.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.78 by ($0.30). The firm had revenue of $10.26 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.43 billion. NRG Energy had a net margin of 0.74% and a return on equity of 70.67%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.68 earnings per share. NRG Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.900-9.900 EPS. Analysts predict that NRG Energy, Inc. will post 9.02 EPS for the current year.
NRG Energy Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.475 per share. This represents a $1.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 1st. NRG Energy’s payout ratio is currently 48.22%.
Insider Activity
In other NRG Energy news, VP Virginia Kinney sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $156.65, for a total transaction of $783,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 55,495 shares in the company, valued at $8,693,291.75. The trade was a 8.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.43% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
NRG Energy Company Profile
NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) is a U.S.-based integrated power company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company develops, owns and operates a diversified portfolio of power generation assets and participates in wholesale and retail energy markets. NRG supplies electricity to utilities, commercial and industrial customers, and retail consumers, while also providing energy-related products and services designed to manage consumption and support reliability.
NRG’s generation mix includes conventional thermal plants as well as renewable and distributed energy resources.
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