NRG Energy, Inc.
NRG
Rank in Stocks
#1071
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a... NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a comprehensive power utility spanning the United States. Its operations are divided into three main geographical divisions: Texas, East, and West. The company plays a crucial role in generating, distributing, and selling electricity and various related services, serving approximately six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale sectors. Their energy generation capabilities are diverse, drawing from natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage technologies. Beyond core power provision, NRG offers an extensive array of solutions, including centralized system power, decentralized generation, renewable energy products, emergency backup power, distributed solar and storage installations, demand-side management, energy efficiency programs, expert advisory services, carbon management initiatives, and bespoke on-site energy solutions. Furthermore, NRG actively engages in the trading of electric power, natural gas, and associated commodities, alongside environmental credits, weather-related products, and various financial instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The company also manages fuel procurement and transportation services. It directly markets energy, services, and products to retail consumers through several established brands, including NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, NRG Energy's generation assets encompassed approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity across 25 owned and leased facilities. The corporation was founded in 1989 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
Share Price
$103.59
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$21.78B
Change (1 day)
0.76%
Change (1 year)
-38.61%
Country
US
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Category
Utilities
Operating Margin for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 5.75%
According to NRG Energy, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 5.75%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 1.33%.
Operating Margin history for NRG Energy, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 5.75% | -33.29% |
| 2024 | 8.62% | 548.12% |
| 2023 | 1.33% | -79.22% |
| 2022 | 6.40% | -48.30% |
| 2021 | 12.38% | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 12.15% | -7.53% |
| 2019 | 13.14% | 26.83% |
| 2018 | 10.36% | -226.81% |
| 2017 | -8.17% | -2,308.11% |
| 2016 | 0.37% | -101.13% |
| 2015 | -32.86% | -510.24% |
| 2014 | 8.01% | 163.49% |
| 2013 | 3.04% | -26.92% |
| 2012 | 4.16% | -40.49% |
| 2011 | 6.99% | -52.71% |
| 2010 | 14.78% | -38.72% |
| 2009 | 24.12% | -26.93% |
| 2008 | 33.01% | 26.72% |
| 2007 | 26.05% | 2.60% |
| 2006 | 25.39% | 170.68% |
| 2005 | 9.38% | -49.41% |
| 2004 | 18.54% | -89.81% |
| 2003 | 181.95% | -218.67% |
| 2002 | -153.32% | -547.26% |
| 2001 | 34.28% | 28.29% |
| 2000 | 26.72% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52.99% | -90.78% |
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| 14.70% | -97.44% |
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| 18.57% | -96.77% |
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| 29.55% | -94.86% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.