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title: "NRG ENERGY, INC. 2Q 2026: Revenue $7.48B, EPS $2.31— 10-Q Summary"
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# NRG ENERGY, INC. 2Q 2026: Revenue $7.48B, EPS $2.31— 10-Q Summary

NRG ENERGY, INC. reported second-quarter 2026 results with revenue of $7.48B and net income of $506M, driven by stronger retail performance, higher energy and capacity contributions and expansion of generation and demand-response capabilities versus the year‑ago quarter.

**Financial Highlights**

-   Revenue was $7.48B for 2Q 2026, up from $6.74B in the year‑ago quarter (10.0% YoY).
-   Net income was $506M for 2Q 2026, versus $(104) M in the year‑ago quarter (improved YoY).
-   Diluted earnings per share was $2.31 for 2Q 2026, compared with $(0.62) in the year‑ago quarter.

**Business Highlights**

-   Revenue growth reflected stronger retail sales and increased energy and capacity contributions across segments, which raised economic gross margin.
-   Multi‑brand retail momentum continued across NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain and Vivint, with Vivint Smart Home customer growth noted.
-   Closed acquisition of LS Power (LSP), adding approximately 13 GW of generation and the CPower demand‑response platform, expanding generation and DR capabilities.
-   Project progress included commercial operations at T.H. Wharton (415 MW) in May 2026, with Cedar Bayou 5 and Greens Bayou 6 under construction.
-   Adopted an integrated retail‑generation model in the East and Texas to supply retail load from owned assets, reducing procurement volatility and collateral requirements.

Original SEC Filing: NRG ENERGY, INC. \[ NRG \] - 10-Q - Aug. 04, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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