Company / Operating Cash Flow
NRG Energy Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$1.9B
FY2025
5-year range
-$221.0M / $2.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-17.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#35 of 74
Utilities
What the data says
At $1.9B, NRG Energy's operating cash flow ranks #35 of 74 in the Utilities sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -$221M in FY2023 to $2.3B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.8%.
Improved from -$221M to $1.9B over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +1.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +0.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#35 of 74 in UtilitiesTop 47% of 74This company $1.9B Sector average $2.6B
▼
-26.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +0.8%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 17.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #35 out of 74 companies in the Utilities sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.9B | -17.0% |
| FY2024 | $2.3B | +1143.4% |
| FY2023 | -$221.0M | -112.0% |
| FY2022 | $1.8B | +30.0% |
| FY2021 | $1.4B | -23.1% |
| FY2020 | $1.8B | +30.0% |
| FY2019 | $1.4B | -25.9% |
| FY2018 | $1.9B | +18.5% |
| FY2017 | $1.6B | -15.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.9B | +50.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026