Stock-Based Compensation for NRG Energy (NRG)
Stock-Based Compensation for NRG Energy (NRG): headline value $134.00M · YoY +31.4%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$134.00M
YoY change
+31.4%
5Y CAGR
+43.5%
Peak year (2025)
$134.00M
Latest annual
$134.00M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for NRG Energy (NRG) from 1997 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for NRG Energy (NRG) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134.00M | +31.4% | ||
| 2024 | $102.00M | +1.0% | ||
| 2023 | $101.00M | +260.7% | ||
| 2022 | $28.00M | +33.3% | ||
| 2021 | $21.00M | -4.5% | ||
| 2020 | $22.00M | +10.0% | ||
| 2019 | $20.00M | -20.0% | ||
| 2018 | $25.00M | -28.6% | ||
| 2017 | $35.00M | +250.0% | ||
| 2016 | $10.00M | -75.6% | ||
| 2015 | $41.00M | -2.4% | ||
| 2014 | $42.00M | +10.5% | ||
| 2013 | $38.00M | -7.3% | ||
| 2012 | $41.00M | +46.4% | ||
| 2011 | $28.00M | -6.7% | ||
| 2010 | $30.00M | +15.4% | ||
| 2009 | $26.00M | 0.0% | ||
| 2008 | $26.00M | +36.8% | ||
| 2007 | $19.00M | +35.7% | ||
| 2006 | $14.00M | +16.7% | ||
| 2005 | $12.00M | -11.7% | ||
| 2004 | $13.59M | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from NRG Energy's reported cash flow 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
In 2025, NRG Energy (NRG) stock-based compensation totalled $134.00M – surged 31.4% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, NRG Energy stock-based compensation compounded at +43.5% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $134.00M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1997.
NRG Energy (NRG) sits 2nd of 8 Utilities peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $0.
NRG Energy Stock-Based Compensation by Year
NRG Energy Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $134.00M
NRG Energy stock-based compensation in 2025 was $134.00M, surged 31.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
NRG Energy Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $102.00M
NRG Energy stock-based compensation in 2024 was $102.00M, edged up 1.0% from 2023.
NRG Energy Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $101.00M
NRG Energy stock-based compensation in 2023 was $101.00M, surged 260.7% from 2022.
NRG Energy Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $28.00M
NRG Energy stock-based compensation in 2022 was $28.00M, surged 33.3% from 2021.
NRG Energy Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $21.00M
NRG Energy stock-based compensation in 2021 was $21.00M.
See more financial history for NRG Energy (NRG).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as NRG Energy, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Southern Company (SO) | $136.00M | Utilities |
| GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) | $0 | Utilities |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) | $0 | Utilities |
| Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) | $0 | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) | $0 | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) | $0 | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $0 | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $0 | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
What is NRG Energy's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for NRG Energy (NRG) is $134.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has NRG Energy stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
NRG Energy (NRG) stock-based compensation changed +31.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of NRG Energy stock-based compensation?
NRG Energy (NRG) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +43.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did NRG Energy stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
NRG Energy stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $134.00M in 2025.
What was NRG Energy stock-based compensation in 2024?
NRG Energy (NRG) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $102.00M.
What was NRG Energy stock-based compensation in 2025?
NRG Energy (NRG) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $134.00M.
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