NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 23.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 37.07%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $32.46 billion.
Buying $100 In NRG: If an investor had bought $100 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $485.71 today based on a price of $169.36 for NRG at the time of writing.
NRG Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 23.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 37.07%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $32.46 billion.
**Buying $100 In NRG:** If an investor had bought $100 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth **$485.71** today based on a price of $169.36 for NRG at the time of writing.
### NRG Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
<p>NRG Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NRG">NRG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 23.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 37.07%. Currently, NRG Energy has a market capitalization of $32.46 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In NRG:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of NRG stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$485.71</strong> today based on a price of $169.36 for NRG at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>NRG Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1764967511_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>