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NRG (NYSE: NRG) CEO receives stock grant and 32,602 Relative Performance Stock Units

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Gaudette Robert J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

NRG ENERGY, INC. President & CEO Robert J. Gaudette reported equity compensation awards rather than market trades. He received a grant of 47 shares of common stock at no cost, bringing his direct holdings to 64,016 shares.

He was also issued 32,602 Relative Performance Stock Units on April 30, 2026 under NRG's Long Term Incentive Plan. These RPSUs are tied to NRG common stock and are scheduled to vest on April 30, 2029, subject to performance conditions.

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Insider Gaudette Robert J
Role President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 47 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Relative Performance Stock Units 32,602 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 64,016 shares (Direct, null); Relative Performance Stock Units — 32,602 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  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 345 dividend equivalent rights. On April 30, 2026, the Reporting Person was issued 32,602 RPSUs by NRG under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan that vest on April 30, 2029, subject to certain performance conditions.
Common stock grant 47 shares Awarded at $0.00 per share on May 1, 2026
CEO holdings after grant 64,016 shares Direct NRG common stock held after 47-share award
RPSU grant 32,602 units Relative Performance Stock Units granted April 30, 2026
RPSU vesting date April 30, 2029 Scheduled vesting for 32,602 RPSUs, subject to performance
Relative Performance Stock Units financial
"On April 30, 2026, the Reporting Person was issued 32,602 RPSUs by NRG under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan"
Relative performance stock units are a type of share-based pay that vests and pays out only if the company’s stock does better or worse than a predefined group of peers or a market benchmark over a set period. Imagine a race where rewards depend not on finishing time alone but on beating the other runners; for investors this matters because it links executives’ pay to competitive results and can dilute shares if large payouts occur.
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.
Long Term Incentive Plan financial
"issued 32,602 RPSUs by NRG under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan that vest on April 30, 2029"
A long term incentive plan is a company program that awards executives and key employees bonuses—often in stock, options, or cash—only if the business meets multi-year performance goals. It links management pay to company results—like tying a coach’s bonus to a team’s multi-season record—so investors monitor it for how leaders are motivated, potential share dilution, and signals about the company’s long-term priorities.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Gaudette Robert J
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share05/01/2026A47A$0(1)64,016D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Relative Performance Stock Units$0.000004/30/2026A32,602(2)04/30/202904/30/2029Common Stock, par value $.01 per share32,602$0.000032,602D
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 345 dividend equivalent rights.
2. On April 30, 2026, the Reporting Person was issued 32,602 RPSUs by NRG under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan that vest on April 30, 2029, subject to certain performance conditions.
Christine Zoino, by Power of Attorney05/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transactions did NRG (NRG) CEO Robert J. Gaudette report?

Robert J. Gaudette reported receiving equity compensation awards, not open-market trades. He was granted 47 shares of NRG common stock and 32,602 Relative Performance Stock Units, both recorded at zero price, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than cash purchases or sales.

How many NRG (NRG) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4 filing?

After the latest stock grant, Robert J. Gaudette directly holds 64,016 shares of NRG common stock. This total reflects the 47-share award reported in the filing and helps show his ongoing equity stake aligned with shareholders through stock-based compensation.

What are the Relative Performance Stock Units granted to NRG (NRG) CEO Gaudette?

Gaudette received 32,602 Relative Performance Stock Units, a form of stock-based incentive tied to NRG common stock. These units were granted under NRG’s Long Term Incentive Plan and are linked to performance conditions before any underlying shares can be delivered.

When do Robert J. Gaudette’s NRG (NRG) Relative Performance Stock Units vest?

The 32,602 Relative Performance Stock Units granted to Gaudette are scheduled to vest on April 30, 2029. Vesting is subject to specified performance conditions under NRG’s Long Term Incentive Plan before shares of common stock can be issued to him.

Were the NRG (NRG) CEO’s reported equity awards open-market purchases or sales?

The reported transactions were compensation awards, not open-market purchases or sales. Both the 47-share common stock grant and the 32,602 Relative Performance Stock Units were recorded at a price of $0.00 per unit, indicating non-cash, stock-based compensation grants.