NRG Energy Shares Slide 0.33% on Institutional Selling Holds 239th Market Activity Rank

NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) fell 0.33% on August 11, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.42 billion, ranking 239th in market activity. The stock’s decline followed a 6.8% reduction in Mizuho Markets Americas LLC’s stake during Q1, while Brighton Jones LLC and Envestnet Asset Management Inc. boosted holdings in the fourth quarter. The company announced a $0.44 per share quarterly dividend, yielding 1.2% annually, and reported Q2 earnings of $1.68 per share, missing estimates by $0.04. Institutional ownership remains high at 97.72%.

Recent developments include a $295-megawatt retail power agreement with a data center operator, expandable to 1 gigawatt, and progress on the T.H. Wharton Project, which secured a Texas Energy Fund loan. NRG also launched a Texas Residential Virtual Power Plant (VPP), surpassing initial 2025 targets by sevenfold. These initiatives align with its strategy to diversify energy solutions and enhance grid reliability, particularly in data center demand.

Analysts have shown mixed sentiment, with Barclays and Guggenheim raising price targets to $203 and $173, respectively, while BMO Capital maintained a “market perform” rating. The stock’s 52-week range spans $76.13 to $175.96, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.99 and a market cap of $29.54 billion. Institutional selling by Mizuho contrasts with buying by multiple hedge funds, reflecting ongoing strategic reallocations in the energy sector.

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