NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:NRG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6293775085 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to NRG. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that NRG is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 95% of all stocks. On top of that, NRG also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
NRG is one of the better performing stocks in the Electric Utilities industry, it outperforms 95% of 47 stocks in the same industry.
NRG is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
NRG has an average volume of 3236500 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
In the last month NRG has a been trading in the 143.40 - 168.57 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Although NRG has an excellent technical rating, the quality of the presented setup is not ideal at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
More info and screens
84.45
164.31
When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 150.67 to 154.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 144.95 to 145.76. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @92.45 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @85.30 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 161.24 to 162.68. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for NRG is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for NRG is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 95.41 | POSITIVE | NRG has a high relative strength, it outperformed 95.41% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of NRG is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of NRG is above a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NRG is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 55.88 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for NRG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.48 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests NRG has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 67.19 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for NRG is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.31 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for NRG suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 18.08 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for NRG suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162.69 | 150.66 | 12.03 (7.39%) | 13.52% |
| An entry @162.69. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @150.66. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 12.03 points, which is 7.39%. | When investing 13.52% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NYSE:NRG (7/28/2025, 10:46:45 AM)
159.12
+2.53 (+1.62%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Performance
% Chg1.62%
1 Week3.19%
2 Weeks3.92%
1 Month-3.06%
3 Month44.55%
6 Month39.35%
12 Month112.44%
2 Year312.19%
3 Year314.81%
5 Year363.15%
10 Year597.51%
15 Year590.43%
Volatility
ATR(14)5.38
ATR(20)%3.31%
ATR Inc-35.75%
Range Today2.13
ADR(20)4.79
ADR(20)%3.01%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS95.41
Mansfield3.34
10 Day High165.68
10 Day Low143.4
20 Day High168.57
20 Day Low143.4
52 Week High168.57
52 Week Low65.11
CS1 End154.7
CR1 Start161.24
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.6%
DER(5)-0.68%
Volume408.41K
Volume Incr1.44%
Vol(5)3.18M
Vol(50)3.24M