NRG Energy Stock Surges 11%, With A 5-Day Winning Spree
NRG Energy (NRG) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 11% return. The company has gained about $3.5 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $35 Bil. The stock remains 100.0% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 17.2% for the S&P 500.
NRG operates as an integrated power company offering approximately 18,000 MW capacity across 25 plants using natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage technologies. After this rally, is NRG still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell NRG.
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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:
| Return Period | NRG | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 3.3% | -0.0% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 11.3% | 2.9% |
| 1M (21D) | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 3M (63D) | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| YTD 2025 | 100.0% | 17.2% |
| 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 28 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 126 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 7 | 57 |
| 4D | 6 | 37 |
| 5D | 14 | 20 |
| 6D | 0 | 9 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 28 | 126 |
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 | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $8.6 Bil | $6.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $43.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $750.0 Mil | $-104.0 Mil |
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