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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)
0.96
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$197
+96.1%
Highest Price Target
$308
+206.5%
Lowest Price Target
$129
+28.4%
Short Interest
3.9%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Stephen Byrd— | +43.3% | $159 → $144 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Stephen Byrd— | +58.2% | $162 → $159 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |