NRG monthly performance report
Monthly NRG research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
NRG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- NRG Energy (NRG) closed August 2026 at $120.73, down 10.10% for the month and −29.79% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NRG is −24.18%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −21.15% versus its 200-day moving average ($153.11), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NRG has outperformed the S&P 500 by +149.49%, with a relative strength index reading of 188.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
NRG Energy ended August 2026 at $120.73, posting a monthly return of −10.10%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −13.14%.
The current quarter stands at −20.44% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −21.15% versus the 200-day moving average ($153.11).
Year-to-date, NRG is −24.18% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −37.07%. The stock is currently −36.44% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −36.40%.
| Period | NRG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +3.15% | −0.20% | +3.35% |
| 1 Week | −5.35% | +3.90% | −9.26% |
| 1 Month | −10.10% | +3.05% | −13.14% |
| 3 Months | −22.40% | +7.11% | −29.51% |
| 6 Months |