NRG's 3.14% Rally Hits 140th in Volume Amid Earnings Slump and Texas Energy Loan

On August 7, 2025, NRG Energy (NRG) closed at $154.25, reflecting a 3.14% gain, with a daily trading volume of 0.75 billion shares, a 47.73% decline from the prior day, ranking it 140th in market activity. The stock’s performance came amid mixed financial results and strategic developments.

NRG reported a second-quarter net loss of $104 million, or $0.62 per share, compared to a $721 million profit in the same period in 2024. The decline was attributed to non-cash losses from mark-to-market hedges tied to falling natural gas and northeast power prices, as well as increased legal reserves. Despite the loss, year-to-date revenue rose 1.5% to $6.7 billion, with full-year guidance reaffirmed at $1.025–$1.225 billion in net income and $3.725–$3.975 billion in adjusted EBITDA.

The company secured a Texas Energy Fund loan for a 456 MW natural gas project at its TH Wharton plant, expected to begin operations in 2026. This follows recent infrastructure investments and aligns with its focus on meeting regional energy demands. Institutional activity also saw mixed signals, with some funds increasing holdings while others trimmed positions.

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