NRG Energy — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

NRG Energy reported a GAAP net income of $561 million and adjusted net income of $983 million for the third quarter of 2026, driven by higher realized capacity prices in the East and improved margins in Texas. The company reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance ranges while initiating 2027 guidance that projects adjusted net income between $1.665 billion and $2.075 billion. On November 9, 2026, NRG announced a definitive agreement to sell 4.9 GW of natural gas generation assets to LS Power for $4 billion, with proceeds intended to support share repurchases and debt reduction. Additionally, the company confirmed that its 1.2 GW Bring Your Own Power data center project remains on track and recognized its operational excellence with industry awards for water management and mining reclamation.