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NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the US, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home services customers. NRG also is one of the largest US independent power producers, with 13 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. The LS Power asset acquisition will add 13 GW of gas-fired power plants mostly in the eastern US. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.

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NRG Energy shares are trading higher after Barclays initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $197.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Jefferies analyst Janardan Menon downgraded the rating for ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) from Buy to Hold. ASML shares closed at $815.24 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Alec Brondolo downgraded The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $74 to $68. Trade Desk shares closed at $69.80 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Jordan Bender downgraded MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) from Market Outperform to Market Perform. MGM Resorts shares closed at $33.88 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Graig Suvannavejh downgraded Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADAP#NASDAQ">ADAP</a>) from Outperform to Neutral and cut the price target from $1.5 to $0.5. Adaptimmune Therapeutics shares closed at $0.2530 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Eliana Merle downgraded CureVac N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVAC#NASDAQ">CVAC</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $12 to $5.5. CureVac shares closed at $5.44 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Brandon Folkes initiated coverage on Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPRX#NASDAQ">EPRX</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $12. Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $4.31 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eprx/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson initiated coverage on Centrus Energy Corp. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEU#AMEX">LEU</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $148. Centrus Energy shares closed at $181.18 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/leu/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella initiated coverage on NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $197. NRG Energy shares closed at $153.32 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nrg/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Asiya Merchant initiated coverage on Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDK#NASDAQ">SNDK</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $57. SanDisk shares closed at $47.25 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sndk/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Eva Fortea Verdejo initiated coverage on IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDYA#NASDAQ">IDYA</a>) with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $44. IDEAYA Biosciences shares closed at $22.01 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/idya/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Considering buying NRG stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think:
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Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella initiates coverage on NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $197.

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Barclays Initiates Coverage On NRG Energy with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $197

NRG Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.81 million shares sold short, which is 3.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.69 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>NRG Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NRG Energy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing NRG Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, NRG Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.79%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into NRG Energy's Recent Short Interest

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Energy stocks led sector gains amid rising oil, while gold and silver rallied on demand for havens. Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) stood out, climbing 20% after strong earnings. The U.S. dollar dipped to a three-year low against major currencies.
Looking ahead, investors are watching the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting and U.S.–China trade discussions. Any change in rate guidance or geopolitical escalation could significantly sway market sentiment in the near term.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45909275/trumps-nuclear-play-fuels-oklos-stock-boom-and-the-ride">"Trump's nuclear play fuels Oklo's 566% stock boom — and the ride may be far from over"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) shares surged 566% over the past year, fueled by Donald Trump's executive order accelerating nuclear development and a Pentagon microreactor contract, while bullish technicals suggest momentum may continue despite overbought signals.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45885805/nvidias-jensen-huang-sparks-quantum-stock-frenzy">"Nvidia's Jensen Huang sparks quantum stock frenzy"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang declared quantum computing has reached an "inflection point," sparking sharp rallies in quantum stocks like Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) and Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>).
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/06/45910389/short-seller-says-applovin-is-desperate-and-doomed-shares-slide">"Short seller says AppLovin is ‘desperate and doomed,' shares slide"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that a noted short seller labeled AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) "desperate and doomed" — citing inflated marketing costs and slowing user growth — prompting a sharp share price decline.
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Raymond James analyst J.R. Weston initiates coverage on NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) with a Strong Buy rating and announces Price Target of $195.

Raymond James Initiates Coverage On NRG Energy with Strong Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $195

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'NRG Expects to Line Up New US Data Center Deals This Quarter'- Bloomberg

Shares of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) came back a little on Wednesday, but they are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/technical-analysis">still in a downtrend.</a>
We have made NRG our Stock of the Day. On the chart, a classic double-top pattern has formed, suggesting the shares may be about to head lower.
Chart patterns are graphical illustrations of the trading and price action occurring in a market. When the leadership changes from the bulls to the bears, the action can manifest itself on the chart as what analysts call reversal patterns.
One of these is the double top.
As you can see on the chart, the shares made a big move higher in May. But when they reached levels around $160, the sellers came out of the woodwork, and put a ceiling on the price.
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Then, the stock backed off, but it moved to $160 in early June. Once again the sellers overpowered the buyers and pushed the price lower.
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Some of these sellers bought NRG for around $160 in May. When the price fell after, many experienced buyer remorse. They decided to sell their shares if they returned to $160, and they could finally exit their positions at breakeven.
The large concentration of their sell orders formed resistance at the same level that had previously been resistance.
In the lower part of the pattern, called the ‘neckline', there was support around $145. Buyers put a floor under the price at this level.
But now this support has been broken. Sellers have overpowered the buyers and forced the price lower.
Breaking of support tends to be a bearish dynamic. It shows that the investors and traders who created the support with their buy orders have either finished or canceled their orders.
With this large amount of demand (buyers) removed from the market, sellers will be forced to undercut each other to draw buyers back in. This could result in a snowball effect that pushes the price lower.
The classic double-top pattern has bearish implications. A new downtrend may be forming in NRG.
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Stock Of The Day: Is NRG Energy Losing Steam? Chart Pattern Signals Trouble Ahead

NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 21.46% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 36.0%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $30.67 billion. 
Buying $100 In NRG: If an investor had bought $100 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $464.05 today based on a price of $156.85 for NRG at the time of writing.
<h3>NRG Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749486612_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In NRG Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

The burgeoning demand for artificial intelligence applications is sending a jolt through the energy sector, particularly benefiting independent power producers (IPPs) like Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>), and NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>).
What Happened: A recent analyst note from Thomas Shipp, head of equity research at LPL Financial, highlights how the insatiable power appetite of AI-driven data centers is fundamentally reshaping the electricity market and positioning IPPs for significant growth.
For years, the utility sector struggled to gain investor attention, despite growing electricity demand from grid modernization and electric vehicle adoption.
However, the emergence of AI and the massive capital expenditures by hyperscalers — like Amazon.com Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Azure, and Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google Cloud Platform for data centers — has proven to be a catalyst.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts continued growth in U.S. electricity consumption for 2025 and 2026, surpassing previous highs, largely driven by the commercial and industrial sectors, including data centers. Furthermore, a report by ICF International projects U.S. electricity demand to surge by 25% by 2030 and a remarkable 78% by 2050.
According to Shipp&#8217;s note, this year has seen a flurry of significant M&amp;A activity among leading IPPs, underscoring their aggressive growth strategies:
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<li>Constellation Energy: In January, CEG agreed to acquire privately-held Calpine for an estimated $29.1 billion, making CEG the largest power producer in the U.S. This deal adds 26 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired turbine power generation and 1.5 GW of geothermal/renewables, complementing CEG&#8217;s existing 33 GW nuclear fleet.</li>
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<li>Vistra Corp: In May, VST announced the acquisition of natural gas assets from Lotus Infrastructure Partners for $1.9 billion, adding 2.6GW of capacity. This acquisition strategy is significantly cheaper and faster than building new facilities.</li>
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<li>NRG Energy: Also in May, NRG agreed to acquire 13 GW of gas generation from LS Power for approximately $12 billion. This deal is set to double NRG&#8217;s generation capacity and significantly diversify its geographic footprint.</li>
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Shipp notes that these deals, typically valued at 7-8x EBITDA, are proving to be more cost-effective and quicker for capacity expansion compared to constructing new facilities, with turbine orders potentially not being delivered until 2028.
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Why It Matters: IPPs are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the energy demand boom due to several factors:
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<li>Increased Capacity: These companies are aggressively expanding their generation capacity, including the revival of nuclear power plants and strategic acquisitions of natural gas facilities.</li>
<li>Market Dynamics: Operating in competitive markets, IPPs are driven by efficiency, rewarding those who can produce electricity at lower costs and with higher reliability.</li>
<li>Policy Support: U.S. industrial policies, such as nuclear production tax credits, are providing crucial incentives for energy infrastructure investment.</li>
<li>Investor Confidence: The combination of growing demand and strategic growth has led to increased investor confidence, allowing IPPs to leverage elevated equity values for further investments.</li>
</ul>
However, Shipp cautions that the elevated growth expectations for these companies, and the valuations built upon them, might not fully materialize, perhaps due to the increased efficiency of new AI models or other unforeseen factors.
Price Action: Here&#8217;s how these stocks have performed lately.
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<td>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>19.49%</td>
<td>43.08%</td>
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<td>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</td>
<td>14.17%</td>
<td>98.09%</td>
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<td>NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</td>
<td>68.23%</td>
<td>100.48%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.39% at $595.38, while the QQQ advanced 0.41% to $526.93, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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AI Data Centers Are Eating Electricity — And These 3 Energy Stocks Could Be The Biggest Winners, Says Analyst

As of June 2, 2025, three stocks in the utilities sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Korea Electric Power Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEP#NYSE">KEP</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 1, Korea Electric Power filed 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F. The company's stock jumped around 19% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $11.43.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>KEP Price Action: Shares of Korea Electric Power gained 1.4% to close at $11.05 on Friday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 92.17 Momentum score with Value at 99.83. </li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kep"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="492" height="176" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02081844/image-5.png" alt="" class="wp-image-935087" style="width:386px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02081844/image-5.png 492w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/02081844/image-5-300x107.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px" /></a></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NRG Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 12, NRG Energy reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results. "NRG achieved exceptional financial and operational performance in the first quarter. Every part of our organization operated at a high level to meet customer and market needs amidst the backdrop of increasing power demand," said Larry Coben, Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The company's stock gained around 34% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NRG">has a 52-week high</a> of $161.78.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.9</li>
<li>NRG Price Action: Shares of NRG rose 0.9% to close at $155.90 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 6, Constellation Energy reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results. Revenue in the first quarter was $6.79 billion, an increase of 10.2% year over year, beating the consensus of $5.44 billion. Constellation CFO Dan Eggers said, "Our generation fleet performed well to start the year with our nuclear plants achieving a 94.1% capacity factor and our natural gas operations attaining a dispatch match rate of 99.2%. Our consistent operational and financial performance continues to drive value for our owners." The company's stock gained around 24% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CEG">52-week high</a> of $352.00.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.1</li>
<li>CEG Price Action: Shares of Constellation Energy gained 0.9% to close at $306.15 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
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Top 3 Utilities Stocks That May Crash In June

NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 20.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 33.89%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $30.20 billion. 
Buying $100 In NRG: If an investor had bought $100 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $428.01 today based on a price of $154.47 for NRG at the time of writing.
<h3>NRG Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning NRG Energy Stock In The Last 5 Years

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/s-p-500">S&amp;P 500's leaderboard</a> for 2024 features some surprising names and familiar heavyweights. At the top sits NRG Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>), scorching ahead with over 70% gain year-to-date, fueled by a rally in power demand and clean energy transitions. 
Hot on its heels is heavyweight Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), posting a strong 64% YTD surge, making it the only stock from Cathie Wood's ARK Invest universe to crack the S&amp;P 500's top-performing <a href="https://finviz.com/screener.ashx?v=141&amp;f=idx_sp500&amp;o=-perfytd">list</a>.
Other solid performers include Howmet Aerospace Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>) (+49% YTD), Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) (+47%) and Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) (+38%), showing strength across energy, industrials, consumer staples, and tech-driven services. Not to be overlooked, General Electric Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and GE Vernova Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) both shine with gains near 37%, while CVS Health Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) and VeriSign, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) round out a diverse group climbing the ranks.
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Amid this broad mix, Palantir stands out &#8211; not just for its impressive gains but because it's the lone representative from Cathie Wood's innovation-driven ARK funds that's making waves among America's blue-chip giants. After a spectacular 485% surge over the past year, Palantir stock has captured investor attention with its cutting-edge data analytics and government contracts.
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Technically, Palantir stock remains bullish, trading above its 20-day, 50-day and 200-day moving averages, classic signs that momentum could continue. The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator and RSI (relative strength index) indicators also support a bullish signal, suggesting Palantir stock's rally isn't finished yet.
However, Wall Street analysts take a more cautious stance. Recent ratings from New Street Research, Goldman Sachs, and Deutsche Bank average to a price target near $118 &#8211; only marginally above the current $123 price &#8211; implying limited upside for Palantir stock.
For Cathie Wood's ARK funds, Palantir remains the rare success story in the S&amp;P 500 this year, proving that selective innovation still has a place amid the index's top performers.
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These large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) stock surged 56.32%  after Nvidia disclosed it added a stake in the company via a 13F filing equating to approximately 24.18 million shares. JP Morgan and Needham also raised their respective <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45472274" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecasts on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock escalated 44.26% after the company announced that it entered into a strategic partnership under a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45471297" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">memorandum of understanding</a> with DataVolt.</li>
<li>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) stock jumped 33.68% after the company announced a partnership with Webull Pay to power crypto experiences. Additionally, Benchmark raised its price forecast <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45471661" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the stock from $252 to $301</a>.</li>
<li>NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) shares rose 33.41% after announcing a $12 billion acquisition of LS (Luminus Systems) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45388224" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Power&#8217;s generation assets</a>.</li>
<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) stock rose 27.19% amid overall market strength following softer-than-expected April inflation readings. Additionally, investors continue to weigh the progress of the U.S.-China trade and President Trump&#8217;s Middle East trip.</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) shares increased 26.86% on reports indicating the House GOP budget will cut but not remove <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45385748" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wind and solar tax credits</a>.</li>
<li>Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) stock grew 25.52% after the company recently reported better-than-expected financial results and raised its FY25 sales guidance with its midpoint above estimates. The company, acting as a collaboration partner of Invenra, initiated the dose-escalation stage of the first-in-human Phase 1 clinical study of XB628. Citigroup raised its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45418036" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $45 to $56</a>.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) stock rose 24.67%. The company announced that NASA had chosen it to launch its Aspera mission and disclosed the return of its Pioneer spacecraft <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45434506" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to Varda Space Industries</a>.</li>
<li>Hims &amp; Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) has gained 24.42% in the last week. The stock has rallied since reporting strong first-quarter financial results on May 5. However, the company has a high short float and may be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45297555" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facing a short squeeze</a>.</li>
<li>On Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>) shares escalated 21.71% after the company reported its first-quarter results, and analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45413809" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) stock gained 20.87% after the U.S. and China agreed to reduce most tariffs on each other&#8217;s goods temporarily. A reduction in tariffs could alleviate supply chain and macroeconomic uncertainty and help boost consumer sentiment.</li>
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CoreWeave, Super Micro Computer And Coinbase Are Among Top 11 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (May 12-May 16): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

As of May 15, 2025, two stocks in the utilities sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NRG Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 12, NRG Energy reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results. &#8220;NRG achieved exceptional financial and operational performance in the first quarter. Every part of our organization operated at a high level to meet customer and market needs amidst the backdrop of increasing power demand,&#8221; said Larry Coben, Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The company's stock jumped around 58% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $158.66.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>NRG Price Action: Shares of NRG Energy fell 1.9% to close at $153.81 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 96.57 Momentum score with Value at 31.10. </li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 13, Oklo reported a year-over-year increase in first-quarter EPS results. Oklo also announced the appointment of Pat Schweiger as chief technology officer. Schweiger is a veteran executive and engineer who previously held leadership roles across the advanced fission and fusion industries. The company's stock gained around 61% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKLO">has a 52-week high</a> of $59.14.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 78</li>
<li>OKLO Price Action: Shares of OKLO gained 15.6% to close at $37.01 on Wednesday.</li>
</ul>
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Top 2 Utilities Stocks You May Want To Dump In May

BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker maintains NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $115 to $167.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on NRG Energy, Raises Price Target to $167

Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated to include the latest data.
U.S. stock futures reversed early losses to trade in the green during Wednesday's premarket session, following a mixed finish on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices turned positive for the year after Tuesday&#8217;s advance.
A positive inflation report for April and easing trade concerns boosted investor sentiment, but the tech sector&#8217;s gains were largely driven by chipmaker Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). The company&#8217;s stock soared thanks to both an expected overhaul of chip regulations and a new collaboration with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45398595/trump-praises-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-at-saudi-summit-tim-cook-isnt-here-but-you-are-controlling-99-of-the-chip-market-thats-not-easy-to-beat">Saudi Arabia</a>. 
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.45% and the two-year bond was at 3.99%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s </a>projections show markets pricing a 91.8% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were trading higher in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.22% to $588.11, while the QQQ advanced 0.37% to $517.48, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Information technology, consumer discretionary, energy and communication services sectors saw the biggest gains on Tuesday. Whereas health care, consumer staples, and real estate sectors declined. 
The Labor Department&#8217;s Tuesday report showed a 2.3% year-over-year rise in the Consumer Price Index for April, below the 2.4% economist expectation, while core CPI&#8217;s 2.8% increase matched estimates.
After Tuesday, the S&amp;P 500 index turned positive for the year, up 0.31% year-to-date. Meanwhile, Dow Jones was still down -0.59% YTD, and Nasdaq 100 was up 1.06%.
The Dow Jones index declined 270 points or 0.64% to 42,140.43, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 0.72% to 5,886.55. Nasdaq Composite ended 1.61% higher at 19,010.08, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, climbed 0.49% to 2,102.35.
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>1.61%</td>
<td>19,010.08</td>
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<td>0.72%</td>
<td>5,886.55</td>
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<td>-0.64%</td>
<td>42,140.43</td>
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<td>0.49%</td>
<td>2,102.35</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
According to Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist for the Carson Group, a recent market observation is signaling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45394972/sp-500-turns-positive-on-the-year-flashes-quite-rare-and-rather-bullish-signal">potential for further gains</a>. 
Detrick noted that on Tuesday, over 60% of the S&amp;P 500 components reached new 20-day highs, highlighting the historical bullish implications of this infrequent event.
As Detrick stated in a post on X, &#8220;This is quite rare and rather bullish. Strong performance across the board and higher a year later 18 out of 18 times.&#8221;
The market is flashing another bullish signal that could indicate even more gains ahead, according to Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist for the Carson Group.
Detrick observed that on Tuesday, more than 60% of the components in the S&amp;P 500 are hitting new 20-day highs and pointed to a historically bullish year following this rare occurrence.
&#8220;This is quite rare and rather bullish. Strong performance across the board and higher a year later 18 out of 18 times,&#8221; Detrick wrote in a post on X.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">After today we will have more than 60% of the components in the S&amp;P 500 hitting a new 20-day high. This is quite rare and rather bullish. Strong performance across the board and higher a year later 18 out of 18 times. &#x1f4aa; <a href="https://t.co/0D4Pm0scqS">pic.twitter.com/0D4Pm0scqS</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1922361671332303080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Wharton Professor of Finance and WisdomTree Senior Economist Jeremy Siegel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45389778/jeremy-siegel-calls-us-china-deal-amazing-expects-long-term-stability">expressed significant optimism</a> regarding the recently announced U.S.-China trade deal, stating it was &#8220;a lot better than anyone was anticipating,&#8221; and predicting it will &#8220;stay that way.&#8221; 
Speaking on CNBC's "Squawk On The Street" on Tuesday, Siegel described it as an "amazing" deal benefiting all, including market participants.
He noted, "There was no analyst out there that predicted that we'd come to an agreement — at least a tentative agreement — so quickly, and actually specify tariff levels as low as they came in. It was like, wow, this is great news."
Siegel pointed out that with previous forecasts from Trump suggesting tariff reductions to the 50% to 80% range, the 30% announcement surprised markets and triggered a substantial rally. He further told CNBC that he expects the agreement to endure, stating he doesn't believe the two major economies will reimpose higher tariffs as trade tensions have "settled down."
While acknowledging potential "small adjustments" and that tariffs won't have "zero effect" given the current 17% average tariff for U.S. consumers (the highest in 85 years), Siegel said, "But it's certainly going to have a lot less effect than what it seemed like just a week ago."
The economist anticipates a likely increase in inflation in June or July due to tariff impacts on earnings and growth, but doesn&#8217;t foresee this lasting long-term.
He suggested that the Fed should cut rates if conditions worsen and then raise them if they improve, contrasting this with the common expectation of a rate-cutting cycle and the Fed&#8217;s emphasis on data dependence.
Siegel believes this approach is flawed, noting that while near-term inflation could rise due to supply shocks, long-term indicators appear stable. Finally, he observed, "The good news is that the tone of Trump is so much different now than it was two or three months ago," hinting at the possibility of more trade agreements in the future.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:
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<li>Fed Governor Christopher Waller will speak at 5:15 a.m., Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson will speak at 9:10 a.m., and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 5:40 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) dropped 14.47% in premarket on Wednesday after it reported preliminary results for the first quarter and withdrew its full-year guidance.</li>
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<li>Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) was up 0.15% as analysts expect the San Jose, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at 92 cents per share, up from 88 cents per share in the year-ago period, after the closing bell.</li>
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<li>Endava PLC ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVA#NYSE">DAVA</a>) jumped 5.09% as it is expected to report before the opening bell. Analysts expect the U.K.-based company to report quarterly earnings at 31 cents per share, compared to 22 cents per share in the year-ago period.</li>
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<li>Dynatrace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DT#NYSE">DT</a>) advanced 1.78% as analysts expect the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company to report quarterly earnings at 30 cents per share, compared to 30 cents per share in the year-ago period. The results will be announced before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) was up 1.90%, continuing the momentum after reports that the United Arab Emirates may receive approval to purchase over a million of its advanced AI processors, while Saudi Arabia pledged up to $600 billion in future U.S. investments, with a focus on technology and infrastructure.</li>
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<li>Innovative Eyewear Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUCY#NASDAQ">LUCY</a>) zoomed 48.99% after its first-quarter revenue reached $454,501, up 19% year-on-year, driven by new product launches, including Nautica and Eddie Bauer collections.</li>
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<li>Actelis Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASNS#NASDAQ">ASNS</a>) slumped 16.25% after it reported a quarterly loss of $0.22 per share and also posted revenue of $0.72 million, missing estimates during the first quarter.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 1.35% to hover around $62.81 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.53% to hover around $3,233.05 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.62% at the 100.3810 level.
Asian markets ended higher on Wednesday except Japan's Nikkei 225 index. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, South Korea's Kospi, China&#8217;s CSI 300, and Australia's ASX 200 indices advanced. European markets were mostly lower in early trade.
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NRG Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) is on fire. Shares have jumped more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nrg/news">31% in just five trading days</a>, pushing year-to-date gains past 64%. The stock surged over 24% on Monday to a record high of $148.30, after announcing a $12 billion acquisition of LS (Luminus Systems) Power's generation assets.
With U.S. power demand set to spike — driven by AI, crypto, and increased commercial and residential use — NRG is betting big on future consumption. The LS Power deal gives it a stronger foothold in the PJM (Pennsylvania–New Jersey–Maryland Interconnection) market, a key electricity hub.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Profit Spikes, Guidance Jumps</h1>
The company also reported a 47% jump in first quarter net income to $750 million. Long-term EPS growth guidance was raised from 10% to 14% as the LS Power assets are expected to add to earnings immediately.
This acquisition is just the latest in a string of strategic moves. NRG recently bought Rockland's natural gas assets, signed supply deals with data center operators, and is co-developing 5.4 GW of new gas capacity with GE Vernova.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Chart Signals Are All Green</h1>
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NRG's technical setup is screaming bullish. The stock trades well above its eight-, 20-, 50- and 200-day moving averages. Its eight-day SMA sits at $126.71 versus a current price of $154.82.
Meanwhile, the RSI (relative strength index) has surged to 86.04, signaling extreme strength and continued buying pressure. While typically an RSI above 70 indicates overbought conditions and possibility of a reversal in trend, in strong uptrends or breakout scenarios (like NRG's surge on deal news), stocks can remain overbought for extended periods. 
So while RSI 86.04 does flag caution, it doesn't guarantee an immediate reversal — especially if fundamentals and momentum remain strong.
With both fundamentals and technicals aligned, NRG is no longer just a utility — it&#8217;s becoming a growth story powered by next-gen energy demand.
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