HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that Sanjay Kapoor has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective February 3, 2026. Mr. Kapoor also will serve on the Board's Audit Committee. "Sanjay brings decades of financial insight and seasoned leadership to our Board, and we are pleased to have him join NRG,†said Larry Coben, Chair and Chief Executive Officer. "His demonstrated judgment and extensive experience overseeing complex public companies will further strengthen o ...

Many investors might be surprised that a relatively low-profile utility company like NRG Energy ( NRG ) has not only dramatically outperformed its arguably flashier peer NextEra Energy ( NEE ) over the past five years (see chart below) but has also tripledMichael Fitzsimmons is a retired electronics engineer and avid investor. He advises investors to construct a well-diversified portfolio built on a core foundation of a high-quality low-cost S&P500 fund. For investors who can tolerate short-term risks, he a ...

Many investors might be surprised that a relatively low-profile utility company like NRG Energy ( NRG ) has not only dramatically outperformed its arguably flashier peer NextEra Energy ( NEE ) over the past five years (see chart below) but has also tripledMichael Fitzsimmons is a retired electronics engineer and avid investor. He advises investors to construct a well-diversified portfolio built on a core foundation of a high-quality low-cost S&P500 fund. For investors who can tolerate short-term risks, he a ...

Houston, Texas-based NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) operates as an energy and home services company. Valued at $29.2 billion by market cap, the company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of power-generating facilities. It offers energy production and cogeneration facilities, thermal energy production, and energy resource recovery facilities. Shares of this leading energy and essential home services platform have outperformed the broader market over the past year. NRG has gained 45.6% over this time frame, whi ...

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) shares are trading lower on Monday after the company disclosed updated 2026 financial guidance. • What should traders watch with NRG?FY26 GuidanceThe company provided adjusted EPS guidance of $7.90–$9.90 (vs. consensus of $9.72) and adjusted net income of $1.685 billion–$2.115 billion. The outlook reflects the completion of its LS Power asset portfolio acquisition on Jan. 30, 2026, reflecting around 11 months of asset ownership.NRG raised its outlook for adjusted EBITDA of $5.325 ...

NRG Energy Updates 2026 Guidance and Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings CallFeb 2, 2026 7:04 AM Eastern Standard Time# NRG Energy Updates 2026 Guidance and Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings CallShare---HOUSTON--([BUSINESS WIRE])--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced updated 2026 financial guidance following the close of its acquisition of a portfolio of assets from LS Power on January 30, 2026. The updated guidance reflects approximately 11 months of ownership of ...

NRG Energy has finalised the purchase of a portfolio from LS Power comprising 18 natural gas-fired generation facilities with a combined capacity of around 13GW, as well as CPower’s commercial and industrial virtual power plant (VPP) platform. In May 2025, NRG entered a definitive agreement to acquire LS Power Equity Advisors’ natural gas generation facilities and the C&I VPP platform portfolio. The transaction includes a cash and common stock deal valued at nearly $12bn. The enterprise value of the tr ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of generation assets and CPower from LS Power. The transaction strengthens NRG's platform to deliver reliable and affordable energy and flexible demand solutions as load growth continues. The acquisition includes 18 natural-gas-fired generation facilities totaling approximately 13 GW of capacity, along with CPower's commercial and industrial virtual power plant (C&I VPP) platform. Toge ...

Core Viewpoint - NRG Energy, Inc. is positioned for growth following the successful acquisition of a portfolio from LS Power, which is expected to enhance its market position and financial performance [2][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - NRG has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals for its acquisition of 18 natural gas generation facilities and a commercial and industrial virtual power plant platform from LS Power [2][3]. - The U.S. Department of Justice granted antitrust clearance for this acquisition on January 23, 2026, following approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the New York State Public Service Commission [3]. Group 2: Market Performance - NRG's current stock price is $153.11, reflecting an increase of 2.12% or $3.18, with fluctuations between a low of $149.32 and a high of $153.89 on the same day [4]. - Over the past year, NRG's stock has experienced significant volatility, reaching a high of $180.54 and a low of $79.57 [4][6]. - The company's market capitalization is approximately $29.34 billion, with a trading volume of 409,137 shares [5]. Group 3: Analyst Outlook - Jefferies has set a price target of $181 for NRG, indicating a potential increase of about 18.3% from its current price [2][6]. - The positive price target and the recent acquisition could attract more investors, potentially increasing NRG's trading volume and market capitalization in the future [5].

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