NRG monthly performance report
Check NRG's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
NRG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- NRG Energy (NRG) closed November 2026 at $97.10, up 1.08% for the month and −41.56% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NRG is −39.02%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −26.66% versus its 200-day moving average ($132.41), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NRG has outperformed the S&P 500 by +39.30%, with a relative strength index reading of 122.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
NRG Energy ended November 2026 at $97.10, posting a monthly return of +1.08%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.26%.
The current quarter stands at +1.52% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −26.66% versus the 200-day moving average ($132.41).
Year-to-date, NRG is −39.02% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −49.65%. The stock is currently −48.88% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −56.23%.
| Period | NRG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.97% | −0.36% | −0.61% |
| 1 Week | +9.98% | +2.59% | +7.38% |
| 1 Month | +1.08% | −0.18% | +1.26% |
| 3 Months | −20.65% | −2.37% | −18.28% |
| 6 Months | −27.92% | +0.83% | −28.75% |
| YTD | −39.02% | +10.62% | −49.65% |
| 12 Months | −41.56% | +12.25% | −53.81% |
| 3 Years | +110.67% | +71.37% | +39.30% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2025 | +42.27% |
| #2 | Mar 2024 | +22.36% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | +17.25% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | +14.79% |
| #5 | Jan 2025 | +13.54% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −18.34% |
| #2 | Aug 2026 | −18.00% |
| #3 | May 2026 | −13.82% |
| #4 | Sep 2026 | −13.14% |
| #5 | Aug 2025 | −12.94% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +0.85% |
| Q4 2025 | −1.67% |
| Q1 2026 | −8.23% |
| Q2 2026 | −0.05% |
| Q3 2026 | −34.51% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +1.52% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +62.48% |
| 2024 | +74.51% |
| 2025 | +76.50% |
| 2026 | −39.02% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $189.96 (2026-02-25) |
| 52-Week Low | $79.66 (2026-11-05) |
| Current Price | $97.10 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $132.41 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −26.66% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −56.23% (2026-11-05) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −48.88% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 122.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +39.30% |
| RS Peak | 263.2 (Aug 2025) |
| RS Trough | 95.2 (Nov 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NRG's return for this report period?
NRG returned +1.08% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has NRG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NRG: −39.02% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is NRG's 12-month return?
−41.56% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NRG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −26.66% versus 200DMA ($132.41).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−56.23% on 2026-11-05.