Gross Profit for NRG Energy (NRG)
According to NRG Energy's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $6.71B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
NRG
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$6.71B
YoY change
+11.3%
5Y CAGR
+21.3%
Peak year (2025)
$6.71B
Cumulative gross profit
$73.65B
Gross Profit history chart for NRG Energy (NRG) from 1997 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for NRG Energy (NRG) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.71B | +11.3% | ||
| 2024 | $6.03B | +162.5% | ||
| 2023 | $2.30B | -44.0% | ||
| 2022 | $4.10B | -37.0% | ||
| 2021 | $6.51B | +154.9% | ||
| 2020 | $2.55B | +1.4% | ||
| 2019 | $2.52B | +6.2% | ||
| 2018 | $2.37B | +8.3% | ||
| 2017 | $2.19B | -2.3% | ||
| 2016 | $2.24B | -32.7% | ||
| 2015 | $3.33B | -18.0% | ||
| 2014 | $4.06B | +28.3% | ||
| 2013 | $3.17B | +38.7% | ||
| 2012 | $2.28B | -2.2% | ||
| 2011 | $2.33B | -15.9% | ||
| 2010 | $2.78B | -23.5% | ||
| 2009 | $3.63B | +10.4% | ||
| 2008 | $3.29B | +25.9% | ||
| 2007 | $2.61B | +12.5% | ||
| 2006 | $2.32B | +306.3% | ||
| 2005 | $571.00M | -72.9% | ||
| 2004 | $2.10B | +270.9% | ||
| 2003 | $567.24M | -26.4% | ||
| 2002 | $770.60M | -33.2% | ||
| 2001 | $1.15B | +53.7% | ||
| 2000 | $750.01M | +225.9% | ||
| 1999 | $230.12M | +77.4% | ||
| 1998 | $129.72M | +81.3% | ||
| 1997 | $71.53M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from NRG Energy's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual gross profit for NRG Energy (NRG) came in at $6.71B – grew 11.3% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, NRG Energy gross profit compounded at +21.3% per year, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum gross profit sits at $6.71B (2025); the minimum reading of $71.53M dates to 1997.
NRG Energy (NRG) sits 8th of 8 Utilities peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $8.45B.
NRG Energy Gross Profit by Year
NRG Energy Gross Profit 2025: $6.71B
NRG Energy gross profit in 2025 was $6.71B, grew 11.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
NRG Energy Gross Profit 2024: $6.03B
NRG Energy gross profit in 2024 was $6.03B, surged 162.5% from 2023.
NRG Energy Gross Profit 2023: $2.30B
NRG Energy gross profit in 2023 was $2.30B, plunged 44.0% below 2022.
NRG Energy Gross Profit 2022: $4.10B
NRG Energy gross profit in 2022 was $4.10B, plunged 37.0% below 2021.
NRG Energy Gross Profit 2021: $6.51B
NRG Energy gross profit in 2021 was $6.51B.
See more financial history for NRG Energy (NRG).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as NRG Energy, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) | $19.36B | Utilities |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $17.25B | Utilities |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $10.17B | Utilities |
| The Southern Company (SO) | $8.81B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $8.09B | Utilities |
| GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) | $7.54B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $6.93B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $4.00B | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
What is NRG Energy's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for NRG Energy (NRG) is $6.71B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has NRG Energy gross profit changed year-over-year?
- NRG Energy (NRG) gross profit changed +11.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of NRG Energy gross profit?
- NRG Energy (NRG) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +21.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did NRG Energy gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- NRG Energy gross profit reached its highest annual value of $6.71B in 2025.
What was NRG Energy gross profit in 2024?
- NRG Energy (NRG) gross profit in 2024 was $6.03B.
What was NRG Energy gross profit in 2025?
- NRG Energy (NRG) gross profit in 2025 was $6.71B.
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