Company / SG&A Expense
NRG Energy SG&A Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest SG&A Expense
$2.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$760.0M / $2.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+11.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 30
Utilities
What the data says
Among 30 Utilities companies, NRG Energy is in the bottom 3% for sg&a expense. SG&A Expense has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $760M in FY2021 to $2.6B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +26.3%. Ranks 1st among 30 companies in Utilities.
Increased from $2.1B to $2.6B over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
SG&A Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +47.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +26.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 3% in UtilitiesTop 97% of 30This company $2.6B Sector average $418.1M
▼
+522.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- NRG Energy's sg&a expense has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +26.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, sg&a expense increased 11.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 30 companies in the Utilities sector.
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 | SG&A ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.6B | +11.0% |
| FY2024 | $2.3B | +12.0% |
| FY2023 | $2.1B | +158.5% |
| FY2022 | $810.0M | +6.6% |
| FY2021 | $760.0M | -6.2% |
| FY2020 | $810.0M | +6.6% |
| FY2019 | $760.0M | -26.4% |
| FY2018 | $1.0B | +23.4% |
| FY2017 | $836.0M | -19.0% |
| FY2016 | $1.0B | +15.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026