$NRG
NRG Energy, Inc.
XNYS•Utilities•Electric Services
Why is NRG down today? It is at $116.10 (-3.72%), and our scanner flagged it 106 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment NRG spikes, and full due diligence on NRG — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $116.10
- Change today
- -3.72%
- Previous close
- $120.58
- 52-week range
- $112.50 – $189.96
- Market cap
- $24.29B
- Dividend yield
- 1.58% ($1.90)
- Institutional own.
- 99.9%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Short interest
- 6.1M ▼ -20% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
- Days to cover
- 2.5d
- Avg daily volume
- 2.5M
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Electric Services
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5mthin
- 2705x
- 15mthin
- 1.1x
- 1hthin
- 0.8x
- 1D
- 0.3x
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Why is $NRG down today?
NRG is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on NRG today, peaking at 6.1x its normal volume.
Likely catalystNRG ENERGY, INC.: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Smart money in $NRG
All smart money →- MMMillennium Management (Englander) increased its positionAs of Q2 2026 holdings · filed Aug 14, 2026$622M13F-HR ↗
From SEC 13F quarterly holdings (position as of quarter-end, not a transaction date or price) and dated 13D/13G stake filings. Not investment advice.
Insiders
Insiders buying25 buys, 5 sells last 3 months (83/25 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bentley Brad Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -5K | sold 15% | 28K | n/a | Aug 4, 26 |
Zlotnik Marcie Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +29 | added 0.3% | 9K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Kapoor Sanjay Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +13 | added 0.3% | 4K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Pruner Alexandra Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +112 | added 0.3% | 33K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Chung Bruce Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +55 | added <0.1% | 90K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Pourbaix Alexander J Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +44 | added 0.2% | 20K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Bentley Brad Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +112 | added 0.3% | 33K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Curci Brian Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +44 | added <0.1% | 46K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Gaudette Robert J Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +53 | added <0.1% | 64K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Kinney Virginia Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +27 | added <0.1% | 34K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Liyanearachchi Dak Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +24 | added <0.1% | 64K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Carrillo Antonio Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +65 | added 0.1% | 45K | n/a | Aug 3, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
Dilution watch
UnavailableWe could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $NRG. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.
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NRG stock FAQ
Why is $NRG down today?
NRG is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on NRG today, peaking at 6.1x its normal volume.
What is the NRG stock price today?
NRG last traded at $116.10, down 3.72% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does NRG pay a dividend?
Yes. NRG currently has a dividend yield of about 1.58% ($1.90 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live NRG alerts?
The NRG Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged NRG 106 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is NRG on?
NRG (NRG Energy, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $24.29B in the ELECTRIC SERVICES sector.
Is NRG good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge NRG for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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