Company / Interest Expense
NRG Energy Interest Expense History
FY2016-FY2023 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$667.0M
FY2023
5-year range
$401.0M / $667.0M
FY2019-FY2023
Trend
+66.3%
vs FY2022
Sector context
#12 of 31
Utilities
What the data says
At $667M, NRG Energy's interest expense ranks #20 of 31 in the Utilities sector. Interest Expense has fluctuated over the past 8 years, ranging from $401M in FY2022 to $667M in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$667M in FY2023 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.7%.
Increased from $413M to $667M over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +18.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#20 of 31 in UtilitiesTop 61% of 31This company $667.0M Sector average $686.7M
▼
-2.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +2.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2023, interest expense increased 66.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #12 out of 31 companies in the Utilities sector.
- Lowest interest expense in the period was in FY2022.
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 | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | $667.0M | +66.3% |
| FY2022 | $401.0M | -2.9% |
| FY2021 | $413.0M | +3.0% |
| FY2020 | $401.0M | -2.9% |
| FY2019 | $413.0M | -29.2% |
| FY2018 | $583.0M | +4.7% |
| FY2017 | $557.0M | -4.5% |
| FY2016 | $583.0M | -31.3% |
As of FY2023 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026