NRG Q2 EPS Misses by $0.21 on Higher Interest, Depreciation Costs
NRG sits 16% above its 52-week low of $120.11.
Summary
NRG Energy's Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.49 missed consensus by $0.21, driven by higher interest and depreciation from the LS Power acquisition. Net income swung to a $506 million profit, but the adjusted miss highlights integration costs eating into earnings. The company reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance, including adjusted EPS of $7.90-$9.90, signaling confidence in the back half. This follows a strong Q2 net income report earlier today that focused on the top-line beat; the miss on adjusted EPS adds a cautionary note. The stock trades at 13x forward earnings, well below its three-month average of 16x, reflecting the market's digestion of the acquisition's near-term drag.
At the time of this announcement, NRG was trading at $139.00 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $29.2B. The 52-week trading range was $120.11 to $189.96. This news item was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Reuters.