Company / Free Cash Flow
NRG Energy Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$766.0M
FY2025
5-year range
-$819.0M / $1.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-58.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#8 of 60
Utilities
What the data says
NRG Energy's free cash flow of $766M is higher than 87% of companies in the Utilities sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -$819M in FY2023 to $1.8B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$766M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -13.8%. Top quartile in the Utilities sector.
Improved from -$819M to $766M over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -21.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -13.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 13% in UtilitiesTop 13% of 60This company $766.0M Sector average -$543.6M
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+240.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -13.8%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 58.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #8 out of 60 companies in the Utilities sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 73.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $766.0M | -58.2% |
| FY2024 | $1.8B | +323.9% |
| FY2023 | -$819.0M | -151.0% |
| FY2022 | $1.6B | +35.6% |
| FY2021 | $1.2B | -26.3% |
| FY2020 | $1.6B | +35.6% |
| FY2019 | $1.2B | -13.1% |
| FY2018 | $1.4B | +0.6% |
| FY2017 | $1.4B | -0.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.4B | +290.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026