NRG Energy Inc. shares dropped to a 52-week low of $112.36 on Monday, extending a steep decline that has erased 22% of the company’s value over the past year.
The Houston-based power producer reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.49, missing Wall Street’s forecast of $1.82. Revenue totaled $7.48 billion, slightly exceeding expectations, while adjusted EBITDA rose 34% from the prior-year period.
The stock’s slide has accelerated in recent months, with NRG shares down 38% since February. The company’s market capitalization now stands at $23.8 billion, reflecting a 41% discount to its 52-week high of $189.96.
NRG has pursued aggressive share buybacks and increased its dividend for six consecutive years, though its stock remains under pressure. The company also highlighted a new data-center power project in Texas as part of its growth strategy.
InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is overvalued relative to its fair value estimate, based on 14 tracked metrics. The latest decline follows broader weakness in the energy sector amid shifting power demand and regulatory pressures.
NRG Energy’s shares were last trading at $112.36, near the lowest level since August 2025.
