NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) EVP granted 100-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bentley Brad reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

NRG Energy executive Brad Bentley received a stock award of 100 shares of common stock on May 1, 2026. The grant carried a price of $0.00 per share and increased his direct holdings to 32,650 shares. A footnote explains that related awards accrue dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred or restricted stock units, each economically equal to one NRG share and settleable in NRG common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bentley Brad

Role Exec VP, Pres NRG Consumer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	100	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 32,650 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 100 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 32,650 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 100 shares Common stock award on May 1, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Compensation-related stock grant, not market purchase

Shares held after grant 32,650 shares Direct ownership following the reported transaction

Dividend equivalent rights 272 rights Each right economically equal to one NRG common share

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, deferred stock units, restricted stock units

3 terms

dividend equivalent rights financial

"Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred stock units and or restricted stock units"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

deferred stock units financial

"accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred stock units and or restricted stock units"

Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.

restricted stock units financial

"accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred stock units and or restricted stock units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bentley Brad

(Last) (First) (Middle)

804 CARNEGIE CENTER

(Street)

PRINCETON NEW JERSEY 08540

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NRG ENERGY, INC. [ NRG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Exec VP, Pres NRG Consumer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	05/01/2026		A		100	A	(1)	32,650	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's deferred stock units and or restricted stock units, which become exercisable proportionately with the underlying units to which they are related and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Each dividend right is the economic equivalent of one share of NRG common stock. Includes 272 dividend equivalent rights.

	/s/ Christine Zoino, by Power of Attorney	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NRG (NRG) executive Brad Bentley report?

Brad Bentley reported receiving a stock award of 100 shares of NRG common stock. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation-related grant rather than a market purchase, and increased his directly held stake in NRG.

How many NRG (NRG) shares does Brad Bentley hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Brad Bentley directly holds 32,650 shares of NRG common stock. This total reflects his updated ownership following the 100-share award, providing investors with an updated snapshot of his direct equity stake in NRG Energy as an executive officer.

Was Brad Bentley’s NRG (NRG) transaction a market buy or a stock grant?

The transaction was a stock grant, not a market purchase. The Form 4 shows transaction code “A” for a grant or award and a price of $0.00 per share, indicating compensation-related shares rather than shares acquired through open-market buying activity on an exchange.

What are dividend equivalent rights mentioned in NRG (NRG) executive filings?

Dividend equivalent rights are amounts that accrue on deferred stock units or restricted stock units. In this filing, each right is described as economically equal to one NRG common share and may only be settled in NRG common stock, effectively mirroring the dividends on underlying equity awards.

How many dividend equivalent rights are referenced for NRG (NRG) executive awards?

The footnote notes that the holdings include 272 dividend equivalent rights. These rights are tied to the executive’s deferred stock units or restricted stock units and become exercisable proportionately with the related units, settling in NRG common stock with economic value matching one NRG share each.