NRG Energy (NRG) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 18 analyst ratings
Based on 7 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $162.00 from $165.00 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $195.00 from $215.00 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Outperform | $211.00 from $226.00 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $204.00 from $200.00 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Market Perform | $212.00 from $213.00 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $216.00 from $221.00 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $209.00 from $203.00 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Maintained | Sector Outperform | $226.00 from $223.00 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $154.00 from $157.00 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $200.00 from $203.00 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Wolfe Research | Upgraded | Peer Perform → Outperform | $190.00 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Maintained | Buy | $181.00 from $198.00 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $206.00 from $202.00 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| UBS | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $211.00 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Market Perform | $195.00 from $185.00 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $144.00 from $145.00 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Initiated Coverage | Overweight | $202.00 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Seaport Global | Maintained | Buy | $202.00 from $198.00 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Scotiabank | Initiated Coverage | Sector Outperform | $212.00 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Melius Research | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $308.00 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for NRG stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for NRG Energy (NRG) is $201.29, with a high estimate of $216.00 and a low of $162.00, across 7 analysts.
Is NRG a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering NRG Energy currently average a Buy rating: 14 buy, 4 hold and 0 sell, from 18 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for NRG?
The average price target of $201.29 implies 84.72% upside from the last price of $108.97.
What is the latest analyst rating on NRG?
On Aug 21, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained NRG Energy at Equal-Weight with a price target of $162.00.
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