NRG Energy, Inc. is an American energy company, headquartered in Houston, Texas. It was formerly the wholesale arm of Northern States Power Company (NSP), which became Xcel Energy, but became independent in 2000. NRG Energy is involved in energy generation and retail electricity. Their portfolio includes natural gas ge…
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As of August 8, 2026, TradersQuant's model rates NRG Energy Inc (NRG) 47/100 with a 12-month base-case forecast of $89.49 — -24.2% versus the current price of $118.13. NRG Energy Inc trades at $118.13 in the Utilities sector, with a market capitalisation of $24.83B. The score blends valuation, growth, earnings quality and momentum into a single grade.
The 12-month TradersQuant model price target for NRG is $89.49, implying -24.2% versus the current price. The model's 12-month scenario range runs from $68.52 (bear) to $115.70 (bull), with a base case of $89.49.
On the fundamentals, NRG Energy shows a P/E of 106.0, trailing revenue of $32.85B, revenue growth of +10.6% YoY, a dividend yield of 1.60%. This page also tracks NRG's short interest, institutional (smart-money) positioning and the options market — the same cross-signal view institutions watch.
NRG currently carries a TradersQuant composite score of 47/100, which we read as a cautious signal. The Wall-Street analyst consensus is "buy". Our 12-month price target of $89.49 implies -24.2% from $118.13. This is research, not financial advice — always combine it with your own judgement.
The TradersQuant 12-month model price target for NRG is $89.49, about -24.2% versus the latest price of $118.13. Consensus is based on 22 analysts.
TradersQuant's 12-month model forecast for NRG is a base case of $89.49, ranging from $68.52 (bear) to $115.70 (bull), an expected return of -24.2%. Forecasts are model estimates, not guarantees.
The TradersQuant price prediction for NRG over the next 12 months is $89.49 in the base case (bear $68.52, bull $115.70), versus today's price of $118.13. Unlike black-box prediction sites, every TradersQuant call is logged at the price and date it was made and graded publicly against the S&P 500.
We deliberately don't publish 2030 price predictions for NRG — no model can honestly forecast a single stock five-plus years out, and sites that do are guessing. TradersQuant focuses on a rigorous 12-month bull/base/bear range, refreshed continuously and graded on our public track record.
TradersQuant estimates NRG's fair value at $145.68, implying +23.3% of expected upside versus the current price.
Yes — NRG Energy pays a dividend yielding 1.60% (about $1.89 per share annually).
Data and model outputs are for research only and are not financial advice. Figures update continuously.
