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Market sentiment signals for NRG Energy (NRG): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
16 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.88
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$198
+74.8%
Highest Price Target
$308
+171.6%
Lowest Price Target
$129
+13.8%
Short Interest
3.9%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Stephen Byrd— | +42.9% | $165 → $162 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Scotiabank | Andrew Weisel— | +86.1% | $226 → $211 | Maintained | Sector Outperform |