NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) Acquisition and Price Target Update

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • Jan 27, 2026

• Jefferies sets a price target of $181 for NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), indicating a potential increase of 18.3%.
• NRG successfully obtains regulatory approvals for its acquisition of a portfolio from LS Power, expanding its energy generation capabilities.
• The stock's current price is $153.11, with a year's fluctuation between $79.57 and $180.54, showcasing significant volatility.

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) is a leading integrated power company in the United States, focusing on producing and selling energy and energy services in competitive power markets. NRG's operations include power generation facilities and retail electricity services, competing with energy giants like Duke Energy and NextEra Energy.

On January 27, 2026, Jefferies set a price target of $181 for NRG, suggesting a potential increase of about 18.3% from its current price of $153. This optimistic outlook comes as NRG has successfully obtained all necessary regulatory approvals for its acquisition of a portfolio from LS Power. This acquisition includes 18 natural gas generation facilities and a commercial and industrial virtual power plant platform.

The U.S. Department of Justice granted antitrust clearance for this acquisition on January 23, 2026. Prior to this, NRG had already secured approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the New York State Public Service Commission. This acquisition significantly expands NRG's energy generation capabilities, potentially boosting its market position and financial performance.

Currently, NRG's stock price on the NYSE is $153.11, reflecting an increase of 2.12% or $3.18. The stock has fluctuated between a low of $149.32 and a high of $153.89 today. Over the past year, NRG has reached a high of $180.54 and a low of $79.57, indicating significant volatility in its stock price.

NRG's market capitalization stands at approximately $29.34 billion, with a trading volume of 409,137 shares. This acquisition and the positive price target set by Jefferies could attract more investors, potentially increasing the stock's trading volume and market capitalization in the future.