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 September 2026 at $107.38, down 2.49% for the month and −34.61% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NRG is −32.57%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −26.28% versus its 200-day moving average ($145.66), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NRG has outperformed the S&P 500 by +104.56%, with a relative strength index reading of 158.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
NRG Energy ended September 2026 at $107.38, posting a monthly return of −2.49%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.79%.
The current quarter stands at −26.48% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −26.28% versus the 200-day moving average ($145.66).
Year-to-date, NRG is −32.57% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −43.14%. The stock is currently −43.47% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.41%.
| Period | NRG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.31% | −0.44% | +1.75% |
| 1 Week | −6.93% | −1.10% | −5.83% |
| 1 Month | −2.49% | −1.69% | −0.79% |
| 3 Months | −14.42% | −0.10% | −14.31% |
| 6 Months | −27.75% | +13.21% | −40.96% |
| YTD | −32.57% | +10.58% | −43.14% |
| 12 Months | −34.61% | +14.25% | −48.86% |
| 3 Years | +174.63% | +70.07% | +104.56% |
| 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 | Aug 2025 | −12.94% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −11.21% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +68.22% |
| Q3 2025 | +0.85% |
| Q4 2025 | −1.67% |
| Q1 2026 | −8.23% |
| Q2 2026 | −0.05% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −26.48% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +62.48% |
| 2024 | +74.51% |
| 2025 | +76.50% |
| 2026 | −32.57% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $189.96 (2026-02-25) |
| 52-Week Low | $105.16 (2026-09-15) |
| Current Price | $107.38 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $145.66 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −26.28% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −42.41% (2026-09-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −43.47% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 158.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +104.56% |
| RS Peak | 307.5 (Aug 2025) |
| RS Trough | 98 (Sep 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NRG's return for this report period?
NRG returned −2.49% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has NRG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NRG: −32.57% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is NRG's 12-month return?
−34.61% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NRG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −26.28% versus 200DMA ($145.66).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−42.41% on 2026-09-15.