Company / Working Capital
NRG Energy Working Capital History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Working Capital
$5.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$151.0M / $5.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3289.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 73
Utilities
What the data says
Working Capital changed +3289% YoY in FY2025, a notable deviation from the 9-year average annual change of +393%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$5.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.5%. Ranks 2nd among 73 companies in Utilities.
Improved from $227M to $5.1B over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Working Capital over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +16.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 3% in UtilitiesTop 3% of 73This company $5.1B Sector average -$608.9M
▼
+940.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +4.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, working capital increased 3289.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 73 companies in the Utilities sector.
- Lowest working capital in the period was 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 | Working CapitalValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.1B | +3289.4% |
| FY2024 | $151.0M | -33.5% |
| FY2023 | $227.0M | -93.0% |
| FY2022 | $3.2B | +11.0% |
| FY2021 | $2.9B | -28.9% |
| FY2020 | $4.1B | +464.2% |
| FY2019 | $729.0M | -39.4% |
| FY2018 | $1.2B | +11.0% |
| FY2017 | $1.1B | -46.2% |
| FY2016 | $2.0B | -33.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026