NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is a Houston, Texas-based integrated energy and consumer services company. Valued at a market cap of $33.6 billion, the company produces and sells electricity and also offers a range of home and energy services, including HVAC installation and repair, smart home solutions, energy efficiency tools, and protection plans. In addition to its core energy operations, the company is involved in trading power, natural gas, and related commodities.
This utility company has significantly outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of NRG have soared 149.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 21.5%. Further, on a YTD basis, the stock is up 90.6%, compared to SPX’s 7.1% return.
