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Mar 31, 2020

NRG Energy Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Reported first quarter results, demonstrating resiliency and stability amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Takeaways

NRG Energy, Inc. reported first quarter 2020 income from continuing operations of $121 million, or $0.49 per diluted common share and Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of $349 million, cash flow from operations of $208 million and free cash flow before growth of $167 million.

Comprehensive COVID-19 Response – Protecting the safety and well-being of our employees while safely operating our power plants and supporting our customers and communities

Published 10th annual Sustainability Report – achieved 41% Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction since 2014

Announcing a change in business segments based on geography, enhancing disclosures of the Integrated Business Model

Reaffirming 2020 Guidance

Total Revenue
$2.02B
Previous year: $2.17B
-6.7%
EPS
$0.49
Previous year: $0.34
+44.1%
Adjusted EBITDA
$349M
Previous year: $333M
+4.8%
Gross Profit
$562M
Previous year: $514M
+9.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$759M
Previous year: $859M
-11.6%
Free Cash Flow
$167M
Previous year: -$140M
-219.3%
Total Assets
$12.8B
Previous year: $9.53B
+34.5%

NRG Energy

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Forward Guidance

NRG is reaffirming its guidance range for 2020 with respect to Adjusted EBITDA, Cash From Operations and Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG).

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EBITDA $1,900-$2,100 millions
  • Adjusted Cash From Operations $1,450-$1,650 millions
  • FCFbG $1,275-$1,475 millions