
NRG Energy (NRG) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
NRG Energy (NRG) last issued guidance on August 4, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $7.9 - $9.9, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $9.17.
Compared to prior guidance, NRG Energy maintained its EPS outlook from a previous range of $7.9 - $9.9.
NRG Energy has issued 11 guidance updates between November 8, 2024 and August 4, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 3 times, reflecting management's growing confidence in business performance.
| Metric | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 | Q3 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $1.75 | $1.73 | $1.04 | $2.19 |
| Actual | $1.49 | $1.48 | $1.03 | $2.78 |
| Surprise | -14.9% | -14.4% | -0.96% | +26.9% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $7.21B | $8.98B | $6.90B | $7.34B |
| Actual | $7.48B | $10.26B | $7.76B | $7.63B |
| Surprise | +3.73% | +14.2% | +12.4% | +4.06% |
| Metric | Q3 '26E | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $2.99 | $2.51 | $1.78 | $2.63 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $9.04B | $8.63B | — | — |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Aug 4, 2026 | $1.49 | $1.75 | -14.9 % |
| Q1 | May 6, 2026 | $1.48 | $1.73 | -14.4 % |
| Q4 | Feb 24, 2026 | $1.03 | $1.04 | -0.96 % |
| Q3 | Nov 6, 2025 | $2.78 | $2.19 | 26.9 % |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Aug 4, 2026 | $7.48B | $7.21B | 3.73 % |
| Q1 | May 6, 2026 | $10.26B | $8.98B | 14.2 % |
| Q4 | Feb 24, 2026 | $7.76B | $6.90B | 12.4 % |
| Q3 | Nov 6, 2025 | $7.64B | $7.34B | 4.06 % |