NRG Energy shares fall after Q2 earnings miss and insider sale

NRG Energy shares have faced downward pressure following the release of second-quarter 2026 financial results. The company reported an adjusted profit of $1.49 per share, missing Wall Street expectations of $1.82 per share. Despite the earnings miss, revenue for the period rose 11% year-over-year to $7.48 billion, exceeding forecasts.

Adding to the market pressure, Gerald Alfred Spencer, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, sold 1,580 shares at a weighted average price of $120.93 per share on September 8, 2026. The sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established in June 2026. Following the transaction, Spencer retains 6,213 shares in the company.