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Mar 31, 2023

NRG Energy Q1 2023 Earnings Report

NRG Energy reported a net loss and adjusted EBITDA, completed the acquisition of Vivint Smart Home, and updated 2023 adjusted EBITDA and FCFbG guidance.

Key Takeaways

NRG Energy reported a Net Loss of $1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2023. However, the company is excited about the acquisition of Vivint Smart Home and delivered strong financial and operational results.

Completed acquisition of Vivint Smart Home, advancing our consumer services platform

Strong first quarter financial and operational results

Updating 2023 Adjusted EBITDA and FCFbG guidance as a result of the Vivint acquisition

NRG delivered strong financial and operational results during the first quarter

Total Revenue
$7.72B
Previous year: $7.9B
-2.2%
EPS
-$5.82
Previous year: $7.17
-181.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$646M
Previous year: $509M
+26.9%
Gross Profit
-$1.06B
Previous year: $2.97B
-135.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$407M
Previous year: $387M
+5.2%
Free Cash Flow
$203M
Previous year: $239M
-15.1%
Total Assets
$29.7B
Previous year: $29.5B
+0.7%

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Forward Guidance

Following the close of the Vivint Smart Home acquisition, NRG is updating 2023 guidance to reflect the 10-month ownership of Vivint Smart Home, harmonizing the combined Adjusted EBITDA, and expanding Adjusted EBITDA and FCFbG guidance ranges.

Positive Outlook

  • NRG Adjusted EBITDA has been updated to exclude amortization of customer acquisition costs (primarily related to capitalized sales commissions) and stock-based compensation.
  • Excluding the updates for the Vivint Smart Home acquisition and EBITDA harmonization, NRG’s previous standalone 2023 Adjusted EBITDA, Cash provided by Operating Activities, and FCFbG guidance remain unchanged.
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance shown above has been updated to reflect the inclusion of Vivint and the harmonization of the definitions for the combined company.