Guide to buying NRG Energy stock in Canada

NRG Energy is an utilities - independent power producers business based in the US. NRG Energy stocks (NRG) are listed on the NYSE, and all prices are listed in US Dollars.

NRG Energy employs 15,637 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $29.8 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date NRG Energy stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy NRG Energy stock in Canada.

NRG Energy (NRG) stock summary

Company stock name	NRG Energy Inc.
Stock ticker symbol	NRG
Exchange	NYSE
52-week stock price range	$78.84 – $180.08
Where to buy NRG Energy stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

All amounts in this table are in USD.

Can I buy NRG Energy stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy NRG Energy stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NYSE exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy NRG Energy stock from within Canada.

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NRG Energy stock chart (NYSE: NRG)

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NRG Energy stock price

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Is NRG Energy stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for NRG Energy stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy NRG Energy stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy NRG Energy stock on the TSX because NRG Energy stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, NRG Energy stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "NRG."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in NRG Energy stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to NYSE, like Interactive Brokers.

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NRG Energy stock dividends

NRG Energy dividend payout ratio: 20.35% of net profits

Recently NRG Energy has paid out, on average, around 20.35% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 1.04% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), NRG Energy shareholders could enjoy a 1.04% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In NRG Energy's case, that would currently equate to about $1.76 per share.

While NRG Energy's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that NRG Energy is investing more in its future growth.

NRG Energy's most recent dividend payout was on November 17, 2025. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their stocks by November 3, 2025 (the "ex-dividend date").

NRG Energy stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for NRG Energy stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• NRG Energy's P/E ratio

  NRG Energy's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 25x. In other words, NRG Energy shares trade at around 25 times recent earnings.

  That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the stock or simply that they're under-valued.

• NRG Energy's PEG ratio

  NRG Energy's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its earnings growth, which comes out to about 1.236. A lower ratio can suggest a stock offers better value, while a higher ratio may suggest worse value.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in NRG Energy's expected earnings growth. By accounting for growth, investors can use the PEG ratio to compare the valuations of multiple high-growth companies.

• NRG Energy's EBITDA

  NRG Energy's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is $3.6 billion. EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and is often used as a proxy for a company's profitability.

Has NRG Energy stock ever split?

NRG Energy's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on May 31, 2007. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your NRG Energy stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 50% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for NRG Energy stocks, which in turn could have impacted NRG Energy's stock price.

How volatile is NRG Energy stock?

Over the last 12 months, NRG Energy's stocks price has ranged from $78.84 to as high as $180.08. NRG Energy's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.25. For comparison, the market () average beta is 1. This would suggest that NRG Energy's stocks are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of NRG Energy's beta stock volatility rating.

NRG Energy Inc. company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of NRG Energy's outstanding shares	$32 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$6.5 billion
Operating margin (TTM)	5.53%
Profit margin	4.84%
Revenue (TTM)	$29.8 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	6.81%
Return on equity (TTM)	64.19%
Earnings per share (TTM)	$6.69
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	$167.20
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	$142.13

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

NRG Energy company profile

NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through Texas; East; West/Services/Other; Vivint Smart Home; and Corporate Activities segments.

The company produces and sells electricity generated using coal, oil, solar, and battery storage; natural gas; and a cloud-based home platform, including hardware, software, sales, installation, customer service, technical support, and professional monitoring solutions. It offers retail electricity and energy management, line and surge protection products, HVAC installation, repair and maintenance, home protection products, repair and maintenance, and carbon offsets; retail services comprising demand response, commodity sales, energy efficiency, and energy management solutions; and system power, distributed generation, renewable and low-carbon products, carbon management and specialty services, backup generation, storage and distributed solar, and energy advisory services.

In addition, the company trades in power, natural gas, and related commodities; environmental products; weather products; and financial products, including forwards, futures, options, and swaps. It offers its products and services under the NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, and Vivint.

It serves residential, commercial, government, industrial, and wholesale customers.

• Common company-related questions about NRG Energy

  What percentage of NRG Energy is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.823% of NRG Energy stocks are held by insiders and 94.196% by institutions.

  How many people work for NRG Energy?
  Latest data suggests 15,637 work at NRG Energy.

  When does the fiscal year end for NRG Energy?
  NRG Energy's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is NRG Energy based?
  NRG Energy's address is: 910 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX, United States, 77002

  What is NRG Energy's ISIN number?
  NRG Energy's international securities identification number is: US6293775085

  What is NRG Energy's CUSIP number?
  NRG Energy's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 629377508

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from NRG Energy stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling NRG Energy stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about NRG Energy stock

• Can I buy NRG Energy stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy NRG Energy stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying NRG Energy stock in our table here.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of NRG Energy stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of NRG Energy stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in NRG Energy stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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