Here are the Form 4 insider transactions from NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) in our archive over the last 12 months, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow NRG and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full NRG filings page.
NRG ENERGY, INC. Executive Vice President and General Counsel Brian Curci received a grant of 40 shares of common stock as a compensation-related award. The shares were acquired at a stated price of $0.00 per share and are held as direct ownership.
Following this award, Curci directly holds 46,194 shares of NRG common stock. A related footnote explains that dividend equivalent rights accrue on his deferred stock units and restricted stock units, each right being economically equivalent to one NRG share, and notes that his holdings include 297 such dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy executive Virginia Kinney reported an automatic equity-based award. On May 1, 2026, she acquired 30 dividend equivalent rights tied to NRG common stock at no cash cost, classified as a grant or award acquisition.
Each dividend equivalent right is economically equal to one share of NRG common stock and becomes exercisable proportionately with the related deferred stock units or restricted stock units, settling only in NRG common stock. Following this award, Kinney directly holds 55,525 shares or equivalents, including 272 dividend equivalent rights.
NRG ENERGY, INC. executive vice president and chief technology officer Dak Liyanearachchi received an award of 22 shares of common stock on May 1, 2026, recorded as a grant/acquisition at a price of $0.0000 per share.
After this award, Liyanearachchi directly holds 63,679 shares of NRG common stock. The award reflects dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred stock units and restricted stock units, which are economically equivalent to NRG common stock and may only be settled in NRG shares, including 151 dividend equivalent rights.
NRG ENERGY, INC. director Antonio Carrillo reported an acquisition of 58 shares of common stock equivalent through a grant classified as a "grant, award, or other acquisition." The award carried a price of $0.00 per share and reflects compensation rather than an open-market purchase.
After this transaction, Carrillo directly owns 43,009 shares of NRG common stock. A footnote explains that these relate to dividend equivalent rights tied to his deferred and or restricted stock units, which become exercisable proportionately with the underlying units and may only be settled in NRG common stock. The disclosure notes these holdings include 1,562 dividend equivalent rights, each economically equivalent to one share.
NRG Energy director Matthew Carter Jr received an equity-based award tied to his existing units. He acquired 129 shares of NRG common stock at no cost as dividend equivalent rights linked to deferred or restricted stock units. Following this grant, he directly holds 42,045 shares, including 5,383 dividend equivalent rights that mirror the value of NRG common stock.
Cox Heather reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NRG Energy director Heather Cox reported a compensation-related stock award. She received 79 dividend equivalent rights tied to NRG common stock at no cost, increasing her direct holdings to 42,189 shares. These holdings include 2,491 dividend equivalent rights.
Dividend equivalent rights mirror the value of NRG common shares and accrue on her deferred or restricted stock units. They become exercisable in step with the underlying units and can only be settled in NRG common stock, aligning her compensation with shareholder outcomes without an open-market purchase.
NRG ENERGY, INC. director Elisabeth B. Donohue reported an acquisition of 73 shares of common stock on a grant or award basis, at a stated price of $0.00 per share. These represent dividend equivalent rights tied to her deferred or restricted stock units and are exercisable proportionately with those underlying units and settle only in NRG common stock. Following this award, she directly holds 27,551 shares or equivalent rights, including 2,390 dividend equivalent rights, each economically equivalent to one share of NRG common stock.
Kapoor Sanjay reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NRG Energy director Sanjay Kapoor reported a small equity-based compensation award. On May 1, 2026, he received 4 shares of NRG common stock at a price of $0.00 per share, recorded as a grant or award rather than an open-market purchase.
Following this award, Kapoor directly holds 1,457 shares of NRG common stock. A footnote explains the award represents dividend equivalent rights tied to his deferred or restricted stock units, each economically equal to one NRG share and settled only in NRG stock.
NRG ENERGY, INC. director Alexander J. Pourbaix reported acquiring 31 shares of common stock as a grant, recorded at a price of $0.00 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 17,218 shares of NRG common stock.
The filing notes that the position includes dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred or restricted stock units, each economically equivalent to one NRG share, including 283 such dividend equivalent rights that vest proportionately with the related units.
Pruner Alexandra reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
NRG Energy director Alexandra Pruner reported a stock award of 96 common shares on May 1, 2026. The shares were granted at a stated price of $0.00 per share and increased her direct holdings to 31,123 common shares. A separate line reflects 64 shares held indirectly through her spouse. A footnote explains that her holdings also include 3,370 dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred or restricted stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of NRG common stock.
NRG ENERGY, INC. director Marcie Zlotnik reported an acquisition of common stock through a compensation-related award. On May 1, 2026, she received 22 shares of NRG common stock at no cash cost, increasing her direct holdings to 7,270 shares.
According to the footnote, the award represents dividend equivalent rights that accrued on her deferred or restricted stock units. These rights become exercisable in step with the underlying units and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Each dividend equivalent right equals one share of NRG common stock, and the position includes 239 dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy EVP & CFO Bruce Chung reported equity awards that increase his stake in the company. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 57 shares of NRG common stock at no cost, bringing his direct holdings to 79,263 shares, reflecting dividend equivalent rights tied to prior deferred or restricted stock units.
On April 30, 2026, he was also granted 13,423 Relative Performance Stock Units (RPSUs) under NRG’s Long Term Incentive Plan. These RPSUs are linked to an equal number of underlying common shares and are scheduled to vest on April 30, 2029, subject to specified performance conditions.
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.
NRG Energy Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer Virginia Kinney sold 5,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $156.65 per share. After this sale, she directly holds 55,495 shares. The trades were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 8, 2025, indicating the sales were scheduled in advance rather than timed discretionarily.
NRG Energy disclosed that investment adviser LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC, through affiliated entities, reported net open‑market sales of 16,129,269 shares of NRG common stock at $164 per share. The shares were sold by Lightning Power Holdings, Thunder Generation and CCS Power Holdings in a secondary offering and a concurrent stock repurchase by NRG that both closed on March 4, 2026.
Following these transactions, LS Power‑affiliated entities reported indirect ownership of 4,820,731 shares, and 3,300,000 NRG shares were placed into a voting trust granting a trustee specified voting rights under a Project Hurricane Consideration Voting Trust 2026 agreement.
NRG ENERGY, INC. disclosed that entities associated with LS Power completed large secondary sales of its common stock. Lightning Power Holdings, LLC, Thunder Generation LLC, and CCS Power Holdings, LLC sold an aggregate 16,129,269 shares of NRG common stock at $164 per share in open‑market transactions, including a secondary offering that closed on March 4, 2026, under an underwriting agreement with Barclays Capital Inc. and Citibank Global Markets Inc. The filing also notes that, on March 4, 2026, these selling stockholders sold additional NRG shares to the company itself at $164 per share under a stock repurchase agreement. The reporting person, David Nanus, is president of LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC and may be deemed to share voting and investment power over these holdings but disclaims beneficial ownership.
NRG Energy director Sanjay Kapoor reported receiving 1,453 Deferred Stock Units on 02/09/2026 under NRG Energy, Inc.'s Amended and Long Term Incentive Plan. The transaction is coded as an acquisition at a price of $0.0000 per unit.
Each Deferred Stock Unit is equal in value to one share of NRG Energy common stock. Kapoor will receive one share of common stock for each unit he owns when his service on NRG Energy's Board of Directors ends. After this grant, he beneficially owns 1,453 shares directly.
NRG Energy CEO and director Lawrence S. Coben reported acquiring 759 shares of NRG common stock on February 2, 2026, coded as an "A" transaction at a price of $0. This reflects dividend equivalent rights accruing on his deferred and restricted stock units. After this transaction, he beneficially owns 412,390 shares of NRG common stock, which include 21,159 dividend equivalent rights, each economically equivalent to one share of NRG common stock.
NRG Energy executive reports small stock acquisition. Exec VP & General Counsel Brian Curci acquired 41 shares of NRG common stock on 02/02/2026 at a price of $0.00 per share, increasing his directly held beneficial ownership to 46,154 shares.
The filing explains these shares represent dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units, which vest in step with the underlying awards and may only be settled in NRG common stock. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one NRG share, and the position includes 257 such dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy, Inc. president Robert J. Gaudette reported an automatic acquisition of 49 shares of common stock on February 2, 2026, coded as an "A" transaction at a price of $0.00 per share. These shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrue on his deferred stock units or restricted stock units and become exercisable proportionately with the underlying units. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of NRG common stock, and the filing notes this includes 298 dividend equivalent rights. Following this transaction, Gaudette beneficially owns 63,969 shares of NRG common stock in direct ownership.
NRG Energy executive Virginia Kinney reported a small share accrual from dividend equivalents. On 02/02/2026, she acquired 31 shares of NRG common stock at a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting dividend equivalent rights on her deferred or restricted stock units.
After this transaction, she beneficially owned 60,495 shares of NRG common stock in direct form. A related footnote explains that each dividend equivalent right is economically equal to one NRG share and that these rights vest in step with the underlying stock units, with the disclosure noting that this includes 242 dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy, Inc. executive vice president and chief technology officer Dak Liyanearachchi reported a routine insider transaction. On February 2, 2026, the executive acquired 22 shares of NRG common stock, recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, increasing direct beneficial ownership to 63,657 shares.
According to the footnote, the new shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units. These rights become exercisable in step with the related units and may only be settled in NRG common stock, with the disclosure noting 129 dividend equivalent rights in total.
NRG Energy senior vice president and chief accounting officer Gerald Alfred Spencer reported a small automatic share accrual. On 02/02/2026 he acquired 13 shares of NRG common stock at no cost, related to dividend equivalent rights on his deferred or restricted stock units, bringing his directly owned holdings to 7,658 shares.
The filing explains these dividend equivalent rights track dividends on underlying units and are only settled in NRG common stock. Each right is economically equivalent to one NRG share, and the total includes 99 such dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy director Abraham Spencer reported a routine share-related accrual. On February 2, 2026, he acquired 248 shares of common stock at no cost, tied to dividend equivalent rights on his deferred or restricted stock units. After this, he directly owned 84,912 common shares. The footnote explains these dividend equivalent rights mirror NRG’s dividends and are economically equal to one share each, and may only be settled in NRG common stock, including 12,730 such dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy director Alexandra Pruner reported a small share increase. On February 2, 2026, she acquired 98 shares of NRG common stock at no cost, bringing her direct holdings to 31,027 shares, with another 64 shares held indirectly by her spouse.
The filing explains that the new shares relate to dividend equivalent rights on her deferred or restricted stock units. These rights become exercisable proportionately with the underlying units and may only be settled in NRG common stock. The disclosure notes 3,274 dividend equivalent rights, each economically equal to one NRG share.
NRG Energy director Alexander J. Pourbaix reported an automatic acquisition of 32 shares of NRG common stock on February 2, 2026. These represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on his deferred or restricted stock units, with each right equal in value to one NRG common share.
Following this transaction, Pourbaix beneficially owns 17,187 shares of NRG common stock directly, which includes 252 dividend equivalent rights that may only be settled in NRG common stock.
NRG Energy director Elisabeth B. Donohue reported a small stock-based accrual tied to her existing awards. On February 2, 2026, she acquired 75 shares of NRG common stock at a stated price of $0.00, reflecting dividend equivalent rights on deferred or restricted stock units.
After this transaction, she beneficially owns 27,478 shares of NRG common stock directly. This total includes 2,317 dividend equivalent rights, each economically equivalent to one NRG share and settleable only in NRG common stock.
NRG Energy director Antonio Carrillo reported an acquisition of 60 shares of NRG common stock on February 2, 2026, coded as an "A" transaction and priced at $0.00 per share. Following this award-related transaction, he directly beneficially owns 42,951 NRG shares.
The filing notes these shares relate to dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred or restricted stock units, which vest proportionately with the underlying units and are settled only in NRG common stock. The disclosure indicates that this includes 1,504 dividend equivalent rights, each economically equal to one NRG share.
NRG Energy EVP & CFO Bruce Chung reported a small increase in his direct ownership of NRG common stock. On February 2, 2026, he acquired 59 shares of common stock at a price of $0.00 per share, bringing his directly held position to 79,206 shares.
The acquisition represents dividend equivalent rights credited on Chung’s deferred stock units and restricted stock units. These rights vest in step with the related equity awards and can only be settled in NRG common stock, with each right economically equal to one share. The total includes 468 dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy executive Brad Bentley, Exec VP and President of NRG Consumer, reported an acquisition of 103 shares of NRG common stock on February 2, 2026. The shares were credited at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting dividend equivalent rights tied to his existing deferred and restricted stock units.
After this transaction, Bentley directly beneficially owns 32,550 shares of NRG common stock. A related footnote explains that these dividend equivalent rights mirror cash dividends on NRG stock and are only settleable in NRG common shares, and the holdings include 172 dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy director Marcie Zlotnik reported acquiring 23 shares of NRG common stock on February 2, 2026. These were credited as dividend equivalent rights tied to her deferred or restricted stock units and carry no purchase price. After this transaction, she beneficially owns 7,248 common shares directly. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one NRG share and is exercisable in step with the related stock units, and may only be settled in NRG common stock.
NRG Energy director Matthew Carter Jr reported acquiring 133 shares of NRG common stock on February 2, 2026. These were received at no cash price as dividend equivalent rights tied to his deferred or restricted stock units and settled in NRG common stock.
After this transaction, he beneficially owned 41,916 shares of NRG common stock in direct form. Each dividend equivalent right represents the economic value of one NRG share, and the filing notes that his holdings include 5,254 such dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy director Heather Cox reported a routine share accrual tied to existing equity awards. On 02/02/2026, she acquired 81 shares of NRG Energy common stock at no cost, reflecting dividend equivalent rights on her deferred or restricted stock units. After this transaction, she beneficially owned 42,110 common shares directly. The filing notes these dividend equivalent rights are economically equal to NRG common shares and become exercisable in step with the underlying units, and that her holdings include 2,412 such dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy EVP & CFO Bruce Chung reported open-market sales of company common stock. On January 7, 2026, he sold 5,000 NRG shares at a weighted average price of $153.2515 per share and a separate block of 7,383 shares at a weighted average price of $158.7937 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 79,147 NRG shares. The filing notes that the trades were executed in multiple lots and that the reported prices are weighted averages, with full trade details available on request. The sales were carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Chung.
NRG Energy, Inc. reported an equity award to one of its senior executives. On January 2, 2026, the Executive Vice President and President of NRG Consumer received 4,692 restricted stock units (RSUs) of NRG common stock at a price of $0.0000 per share under the company’s long-term incentive plan. Each RSU is equal in value to one share of common stock and is scheduled to vest ratably over three years, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. The filing also notes a grant of relative performance stock units that are scheduled to vest on January 2, 2029, subject to performance conditions.
NRG Energy, Inc. executive vice president of NRG Business reported multiple equity transactions. On January 2, 2026, 69,588 Relative Performance Stock Units vested and were settled in common stock, and 5,560 Dividend Equivalent Rights vested, each equal in value to one share of common stock. The executive also received 4,626 Restricted Stock Units that vest ratably over three years, and 9,393 new Relative Performance Stock Units that vest on January 2, 2029, subject to performance conditions.
To cover tax withholding tied to several RSU and RPSU vestings, the reporting person surrendered 1,199, 1,830, 3,046 and 29,571 shares. On January 6, 2026, the executive sold 45,000 shares of NRG common stock at a weighted average price of $158.76 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After these transactions, the executive directly owned 63,920 shares of NRG common stock.
NRG Energy executive reports stock awards, vesting, and tax share surrenders
NRG Energy, Inc.’s Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer reported multiple equity transactions on January 2, 2026. The executive received 27,596 Relative Performance Stock Units (RPSUs) that vested after meeting performance conditions, and 2,301 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that are scheduled to vest ratably over three years starting on the first anniversary of the grant. In connection with these vestings, 2,205 dividend equivalent rights (DERs) vested and converted into common stock.
To cover tax withholding obligations on shares vesting from RSUs and RPSUs granted in prior years, the reporting person surrendered blocks of NRG common stock at a price of $166.16 per share, including 11,727 shares tied to the RPSUs. After all reported transactions, the executive directly beneficially owns 63,635 shares of NRG common stock and 4,672 RPSUs that are scheduled to vest on January 2, 2029, subject to performance conditions.
NRG Energy, Inc. reported insider equity transactions for its Exec VP and Chief Administrative Officer on January 2, 2026. The executive had 26,396 Relative Performance Stock Units (RPSUs) vest under the company’s long-term incentive plan, with related dividend equivalent rights also vesting and settling in common stock.
The executive received 2,621 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that will vest ratably over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant. A new grant of 5,321 RPSUs was issued that will vest on January 2, 2029, subject to performance conditions.
To cover tax withholding on the vesting RSUs and RPSUs, the executive surrendered multiple blocks of common stock, including 11,217 shares tied to RPSU vesting and additional smaller blocks from prior RSU grants, at a price of $166.16 per share.
NRG Energy reported equity compensation and related share transactions for its Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer. On January 2, 2026, the officer received 1,072 restricted stock units (RSUs) under NRG’s long-term incentive plan, each equivalent to one share of common stock, vesting ratably over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant.
On the same date, previously granted RSUs from 2024 and 2025 partially vested, and the officer surrendered 265 shares and separately 786 shares of common stock at $166.16 per share to cover tax withholding obligations. The filing also shows a new grant of 2,177 relative performance stock units (RPSUs) that are scheduled to vest on January 2, 2029, subject to performance conditions. After these transactions, the officer held 7,645 shares of NRG common stock directly.
NRG Energy, Inc. reported equity awards and related share movements for its President and CEO. On January 2, 2026, the executive received 21,883 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under the company’s long-term incentive plan. Each RSU represents one share of common stock and is scheduled to vest ratably over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant.
On the same date, 14,173 previously granted RSUs vested, and the executive surrendered 5,710 shares of common stock at $166.16 per share to cover tax withholding, leaving 411,631 shares beneficially owned directly. The executive was also granted 44,430 Relative Performance Stock Units (RPSUs), which are tied to performance conditions and are scheduled to vest on January 2, 2029, with each unit linked to one share of common stock.
NRG Energy, Inc.’s EVP and CFO reported multiple equity transactions. On January 2, 2026, 64,010 Relative Performance Stock Units vested and 5,114 dividend equivalent rights settled into common stock. The officer also received 4,626 new restricted stock units that vest ratably over three years.
To cover tax withholding on vesting of RSUs and performance units, the officer surrendered several blocks of shares, including 35,357 shares related to performance stock units. On January 6, 2026, the officer sold 7,617 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $158.79 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and reported owning 91,530 shares of common stock directly after these transactions. In addition, 9,393 new performance stock units were granted that vest on January 2, 2029, subject to performance conditions.
NRG Energy's Executive Vice President and General Counsel reported multiple equity transactions centered on performance and restricted stock awards that vested on January 2, 2026. The executive received 61,790 Relative Performance Stock Units (RPSUs) that vested subject to performance conditions, plus an incremental 4,937 dividend equivalent rights (DERs) that settled in common stock. Additional grants included 3,829 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that will vest ratably over three years.
To cover tax withholding on vested RSUs and RPSUs, the executive surrendered blocks of common stock, including 1,070, 1,751, 2,015, and 28,306 shares at prices around $166.16 per share. The executive also sold 60,580 shares at a weighted average price of $161.71 and 46,976 shares at $158.84, with the sales executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After these transactions, the executive directly held 46,113 shares of NRG common stock and 7,773 RPSUs scheduled to vest on January 2, 2029.
NRG Energy, Inc.'s President and CEO, who also serves as a director, reported a tax-related share surrender tied to previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs).
The reporting person received 244,565 RSUs on December 15, 2023 under NRG Energy’s Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan. On December 15, 2025, 81,521 RSUs converted into common shares, and the person elected to cover the resulting tax obligation by surrendering 31,309 shares of common stock. Following this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 395,458 shares of NRG common stock, and these holdings include 20,589 dividend equivalent rights.
NRG Energy (NRG) reported an insider stock sale by an executive vice president and chief administrative officer. On 11/14/2025, the officer sold 20,000 shares of NRG common stock at a weighted average price of $163.82 per share in an open-market transaction coded as a sale ("S"). The transaction was carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which is designed to allow insiders to sell shares according to a preset schedule.
Following this sale, the reporting person beneficially owned 43,191 shares of NRG common stock, held directly. The filing notes that the sale price reflects multiple trades aggregated into a single weighted average, and that full trade-by-trade details are available upon request.