NRG Stock Up 11% after 6-Day Win Streak
NRG Energy (NRG) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 11% return. The company has gained about $3.8 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $34 Bil. The stock remains 94.9% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 7.6% for the S&P 500.
NRG operates a diverse U.S. power generation portfolio with 18,000 MW capacity across 25 plants, utilizing natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage. After this rally, is NRG still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell NRG.
Comparing NRG Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for NRG stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | NRG | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 11.1% | -0.9% |
| 1M (21D) | 10.1% | 0.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 49.5% | 11.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 94.9% | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 78.6% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 69.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -23.5% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has NRG behaved after prior drops? See NRG Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 33 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 39 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 23 | 6 |
| 4D | 0 | 18 |
| 5D | 9 | 5 |
| 6D | 1 | 7 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 33 | 39 |
Key Financials for NRG Energy (NRG)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $28.8 Bil | $28.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-1.1 Bil | $2.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $-202.0 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.8 Bil | $8.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $984.0 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $643.0 Mil | $750.0 Mil |
While NRG stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming the S&P 500 over the last 4-year period. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.