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NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NRG - US6293775085 - Common Stock

159.2 USD
-1.26 (-0.79%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
160.88 USD
+1.68 (+1.06%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

5

Taking everything into account, NRG scores 5 out of 10 in our technical rating. NRG was one of the better performers in the overall market, it is still ok in the medium term time frame, but very the very recent evolution is negative.

In the last month NRG has a been trading in the 155.39 - 180.54 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that NRG is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 92% of all stocks.
NRG is part of the Electric Utilities industry. There are 47 other stocks in this industry. NRG outperforms 91% of them.
NRG is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so NRG is performing more or less in line with the market.
NRG has an average volume of 2297520 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
NRG ENERGY INC / NRG Weekly stock chart
NRG ENERGY INC / NRG Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

NRG has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 148.68, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

95.48

175.65

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • Support @148.68 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 144.76 to 145.08. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @101.85 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @96.44 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 160.43 to 168.75. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 172.51 to 173.91. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for NRG is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for NRG is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength92.55POSITIVENRG has a high relative strength, it outperformed 92.55% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of NRG is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of NRG is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NRG is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)42.06NEUTRALThe RSI value for NRG is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-1.2NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests NRG has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)23.75NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for NRG is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)5.1HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for NRG suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)10.35NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for NRG suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
NRG ENERGY INC / NRG Daily stock chart

NRG ENERGY INC

NYSE:NRG (11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 160.88 +1.68 (+1.06%)

159.2

-1.26 (-0.79%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Performance
% Chg-0.79%
1 Week-3.63%
2 Weeks-7.71%
1 Month-6.55%
3 Month9.73%
6 Month0.87%
12 Month66.74%
2 Year232.78%
3 Year275.03%
5 Year386.11%
10 Year1188.03%
15 Year721.47%
Volatility
ATR(14)8.67
ATR(20)%5.1%
ATR Inc26.1%
Range Today6.01
ADR(20)7.99
ADR(20)%5.02%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS92.55
3 months CRS85.62
6 months CRS35.28
Mansfield1.24
10 Day High176.73
10 Day Low155.39
20 Day High180.54
20 Day Low155.39
52 Week High180.54
52 Week Low79.57
CS1 End148.68
CR1 Start160.43
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.17%
DER(5)0.09%
Volume2.12M
Volume Incr-4.9%
Vol(5)2.09M
Vol(50)2.30M

NRG ENERGY INC / NRG FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to NRG.


What is the trend direction for NRG stock?

The current trend direction for NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for NRG ENERGY INC?

NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) has an RSI value of 42.0556. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for NRG ENERGY INC?

The MACD indicator for NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) has a value of -1.20494, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the support and resistance level for NRG stock?

NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) has a support level at 148.68 and a resistance level at 160.43. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of NRG support and resistance levels.