NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Stock Forecast
NRG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.44 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $184.76 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +78.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $3.48
- 52-week range
- $95.23 – $184.03
NRG analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NRG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NRG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.94 | $1.78 | $4.05 | $2.78 | +5.8% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.79 | $7.99 | $9.33 | $8.24 | +6.6% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.12 | $9.86 | $13.46 | $8.79 | +26.6% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NRG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $9.22B | $8.18B | $10.74B | +20.7% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $35.40B | $31.19B | $39.63B | +15.3% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $36.63B | $32.60B | $41.73B | +3.5% | 9 |
NRG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NRG revenue: reported and forecast
NRG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.17 | $2.87 | $2.87 | $2.87 | $2.94 | −7.4% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.17 | $8.81 | $8.83 | $8.83 | $8.79 | −4.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.71 | $10.97 | $11.20 | $11.19 | $11.12 | −5.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NRG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NRG beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from NRG
16 analysts cover NRG Energy; their consensus rating is buy (4.44 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $184.76, 78.1% above the latest close of $103.75. Analysts expect earnings of $8.79 per share for 2026, +6.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $11.12 per share on revenue of $36.6 billion. NRG Energy beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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NRG forecast FAQ
What is NRG Energy's price target?
The average analyst price target for NRG Energy is $184.76, 78.1% above the latest close of $103.75.
Is NRG Energy a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering NRG Energy, 10 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is NRG Energy's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.79 per share for 2026 (range $7.99 to $9.33); for 2027 the estimate is $11.12.
What is NRG Energy's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $35.4 billion, growth of 15.3%; for 2027 it is $36.6 billion.
When does NRG Energy report earnings?
NRG Energy is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $3.48.
Does NRG Energy usually beat earnings estimates?
NRG Energy reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.