If you'd invested in NRG Energy (NRG): performance and returns
Looking for NRG Energy's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would NRG Energy have returned?
This calculator shows how much NRG Energy stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in NRG Energy
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,619 | +62% |
| 3 years ago | $4,590 | +359% |
| 5 years ago | $3,890 | +289% |
| 10 years ago | $12,410 | +1141% |
| since inception (2004) | $14,606 | +1361% |
Return by year (NRG Energy)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -8% | $917 (-8%) |
| 2025 | +77% | $1,619 (+62%) |
| 2024 | +75% | $2,825 (+183%) |
| 2023 | +62% | $4,590 (+359%) |
| 2022 | -26% | $3,390 (+239%) |
| 2021 | +15% | $3,890 (+289%) |
| 2020 | -6% | $3,674 (+267%) |
| 2019 | +0% | $3,688 (+269%) |
| 2018 | +39% | $5,129 (+413%) |
| 2017 | +132% | $11,914 (+1091%) |
| 2016 | +4% | $12,410 (+1141%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NRG return?
$1,000 invested in NRG Energy 10 years ago would be worth $12,410 today, i.e. +29%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was NRG's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+132%). Worst year: 2022 (-26%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in NRG since inception be worth?
Since 2004, $1,000 would have become $14,606 (+1361%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do NRG Energy's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If NRG Energy pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is NRG Energy's average annual return (ROI)?
NRG Energy's return on investment is about +29%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.