NRG Energy Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
NRG Energy, Inc. reported a Net Income of $482 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The company's full year Net Loss was $202 million, but Adjusted EBITDA for the full year was $3.3 billion and Free Cash Flow Before Growth was $1.9 billion. NRG is reaffirming its 2024 guidance ranges of $3,300 to $3,550 million in Adjusted EBITDA and $1,825 to $2,075 million in Free Cash Flow before Growth.
Exceeded revised guidance on Free Cash Flow before Growth and achieved high end of Adjusted EBITDA revised guidance.
Delivered exceptional operational performance through volatile summer and winter conditions.
Expanded margins and grew customer count in both the Energy and Smart Home portfolios.
Returned $1.5 billion to shareholders or approximately 17% of 2023 average market capitalization.
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Forward Guidance
NRG is reaffirming its Adjusted EBITDA and FCFbG guidance for 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $3,300 - $3,550 million.
- Cash Provided by Operating Activities guidance of $1,825 - $2,075 million.
- FCFbG guidance of $1,825 - $2,075 million.
- Capital allocation plan includes $500 million in debt paydown.
- Capital allocation plan includes $825 million in share repurchases.