Here's Why NRG Energy (NRG) Fell More Than Broader Market

In the latest trading session, NRG Energy (NRG) closed at $144.00, marking a -5.38% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.51%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.53%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.51%. Shares of the power company have depreciated by 4.67% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Utilities sector's gain of 3.78%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.93%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of NRG Energy in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on February 24, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.19, reflecting a 21.71% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $7.32 billion, up 7.36% from the prior-year quarter. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $8.12 per share and revenue of $31.14 billion, which would represent changes of +22.29% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year. Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for NRG Energy. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 16.4% lower within the past month. NRG Energy is currently a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). In terms of valuation, NRG Energy is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.62. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 17.91. The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 87, finds itself in the top 36% echelons of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. To follow NRG in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com. Research Chief Names "Single Best Pick to Double"From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.This company targets millennial and Gen Z audiences, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue last quarter alone. A recent pullback makes now an ideal time to jump aboard. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks