NRG Energy, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results, Initiates 2025 Guidance, and Introduces Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS

Strong third quarter 2024 financial and operating results; reaffirming recently raised 2024 guidance
Increasing 2024 share repurchase plan to $925 million, and on target to achieve investment grade credit metrics by the end of 2024
Initiating 2025 financial guidance with long-term Adjusted Earnings per Share (Adjusted EPS) growth target of greater than 10% from raised 2024 guidance
Announcing 2025 capital allocation with $1.355 billion of share repurchases; share repurchase authorization increased by $1 billion to $3.7 billion through 2025
Partnering with Renew Home and Google Cloud to create and operationalize 1 GW of Virtual Power Plant platform capacity in Texas
New build: 415 MW T.H. Wharton peaking generation facility near Houston, selected by the Texas Energy Fund to proceed to due diligence

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today reports strong third quarter 2024 financial results and reaffirms its raised guidance ranges.

“We had another excellent quarter, posting strong performance across the company,” said Larry Coben, NRG Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. “NRG's financial position has never been stronger as evidenced by our raised 2024 guidance and the 2025 guidance we initiated today. We continue to look to add new capacity to our portfolio, and our exciting new partnership with Renew Home provides further validation of our customer-focused strategy.”

Consolidated Financial Results

Table 1:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

9/30/2024

9/30/2023

9/30/2024

9/30/2023

Net (Loss)/Income

(767

)

343

482

(684

)

(Loss)/Income per Weighted Average Common Share — Basic

(3.79

)

1.42

2.08

(3.14

)

Adjusted EBITDAa

1,055

987

2,887

2,458

Adjusted Net Incomeb

393

360

1,066

849

Adjusted EPSc

1.90

1.57

5.15

3.69

Cash Provided/(Used) by Operating Activities

566

1,354

(462

)

Free Cash Flow Before Growth Investments (FCFbG)

815

355

1,438

983

a Adjusted EBITDA recast to exclude all impacts of amortization of capitalized contract costs related to fulfillment, now reflected in depreciation and amortization referenced below

b Not previously provided, Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’; see appendix tables A-1-A-6

c Not previously provided, Adjusted EPS calculated based on Adjusted Net Income divided by weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

For the third quarter of 2024, GAAP Net Loss was $(767) million as a result of the impact of unrealized non-cash mark-to-market losses on commodity hedges, and GAAP Cash Provided by Operating Activities was $31 million. NRG produced Adjusted EBITDA of $1,055 million and Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments of $815 million in the quarter, an increase of $68 million and $460 million, respectively, over the same period in the prior year. Year-over-year improved financial performance was driven primarily by margin expansion across all NRG reporting segments.

Introduction of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS Metrics

NRG is introducing new metrics to enhance its financial reporting. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS offer additional insight into the performance of the Company, and highlight the maturity and predictability of NRG's integrated platform and robust capital return program. The Company will continue to report and provide guidance on Adjusted EBITDA and FCFbG alongside Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS to ensure transparency and to allow for continuity of analysis.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are both non-GAAP measures. The Company defines Adjusted EPS as the Adjusted Net Income available to common shareholders, divided by the weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding. With the retirement of the callable and fully hedged Convertible Senior Notes scheduled to occur in 2025, the weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding will provide a more accurate view of recurring per-share earnings.

The Company calculates Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS metrics using an adjusted effective tax rate. Actual cash taxes are materially lower than book income tax expense due to NRG's tax attributes, primarily comprised of sizable gross Net Operating Losses (NOL), which are forecasted to be $7.2 billion as of December 31, 2024.

The Company has also recast all amortization of capitalized customer acquisition costs from selling general & administrative expenses and cost of operations into the depreciation and amortization line item of the Company's financial statements. All reported figures have been updated to reflect this change, and historical periods have been recast to aid with comparison. This recast only affects Adjusted EBITDA and has no impact on Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, or FCFbG.

Raised 2024 Guidance

On September 25, 2024, NRG raised its 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $3,525 - $3,675 million from $3,300 - $3,550 million and FCFbG guidance to $1,975 - $2,125 million from $1,825 - $2,075 million. With the recasting of the amortization of capitalized customer acquisition costs described above, the 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance issued on September 25, 2024 is now $3,655 - $3,805 million, an increase of $130 million. 2024 FCFbG guidance is not changed by the recasting of capitalized contract costs which are non-cash items.

NRG is also providing 2024 ranges for Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS of $1,235 - $1,385 and $5.95 - $6.75, respectively. In the third quarter 2024, the Company earned $393 million of Adjusted Net Income and $1.90 of Adjusted EPS.

Table 2: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, and FCFbG Guidance for 2024a

2024

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Original Guidance

Raised Guidance

Adjusted EBITDAb

$3,430 - $3,680

$3,655 - $3,805

Adjusted Net Incomec

$1,040 - $1,290

$1,235 - $1,385

Adjusted EPSd

$5.00 - $6.30

$5.95 - $6.75

FCFbG

$1,825 - $2,075

$1,975 - $2,125

a Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and FCFbG are non-GAAP financial measures; see Appendix Tables A-10-A-12 for GAAP Reconciliation. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS exclude fair value adjustments related to derivatives. The Company does not guide to GAAP Net Income due to the impact of such fair value adjustments related to derivatives in a given year

b Adjusted EBITDA recast to exclude all impacts of amortization of capitalized contract costs related to fulfillment, now reflected in depreciation and amortization

c Not previously provided, Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’; see appendix table A-10 and A-11 for GAAP Reconciliations

d Not previously provided, Adjusted EPS calculated based on Adjusted Net Income divided by forecasted weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

2024 Capital Allocation

NRG reaffirms its capital allocation policy targeting approximately 80% of recurring cash available for allocation after debt reduction to return of capital, and approximately 20% to strategic growth. The Company is increasing its share repurchase allocation for 2024 from $825 million to $925 million. Through the third quarter of 2024, the Company continued to repurchase shares in the open market, with $544 million completed as of October 31, 2024. The Company expects to complete the entire $925 million of 2024 repurchases near the end of the fourth quarter.

As of September 30, 2024, NRG has executed approximately $1.6 billion of debt reduction since the closing of the Vivint acquisition in March 2023. The Company had set a goal of achieving investment grade credit metrics by the end of 2025, and as a result of its strategic liability management plan and financial out-performance, NRG is on track to achieve its target by the end of 2024, a full year earlier than the original target.

On October 11, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.4075 per share, or $1.63 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on November 15, 2024, to stockholders of record as of November 1, 2024.

Initiating 2025 Guidance and Capital Allocation Plan

NRG initiates 2025 guidance as follows:

Table 3: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, and FCFbG Guidance for 2025a

2024

2025

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Raised Guidance

Guidance

Guidance Midpoint

Adjusted EBITDAb

$3,655 - $3,805

$3,725 - $3,975

$3,850

Adjusted Net Incomec

$1,235 - $1,385

$1,330 - $1,530

$1,430

Adjusted EPSd

$5.95 - $6.75

$6.75 - $7.75

$7.25

FCFbG

$1,975 - $2,125

$1,975 - $2,225

$2,100

b Adjusted EBITDA recast to exclude all impacts of amortization of capitalized contract costs related to fulfillment, now reflected in depreciation and amortization

c Not previously provided, Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’; see appendix table A-10 and A-11 for GAAP Reconciliation

d Not previously provided, Adjusted EPS calculated based on Adjusted Net Income divided by forecasted weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

The year-over-year increases in the guidance ranges reflect continued improved execution across all of NRG's businesses, and the expected achievement of NRG's previously announced revenue and cost synergy programs which more than offset the loss of Airtron's financial contribution due to the sale of the business. The guidance ranges reflect a flat power price environment and are not dependent on tightening power markets or price speculation, and do not include any potential contributions from sites, or other similar opportunities.

The Company is also announcing its 2025 capital allocation plan which adheres to its previously announced policy. The plan includes $1.3 billion in share repurchases and an 8% increase of the annual common dividend to $1.76 per share. NRG's Board of Directors has approved an increase of the Company's share repurchase authorization through 2025 to $3.7 billion from $2.7 billion.

NRG's share repurchase program and common stock dividend are subject to maintaining satisfactory credit metrics, available capital, market conditions, and compliance with associated laws and regulations. The timing and amount of any shares of NRG’s common stock repurchased under the share repurchase authorization will be determined by NRG’s management based on market conditions and other factors. NRG will only repurchase shares when management believes it would not jeopardize the Company’s ability to maintain satisfactory credit ratings.

Long-Term Adjusted EPS Growth

NRG plans to deliver a long-term cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) for Adjusted EPS of greater than 10% measured from the midpoint of its raised 2024 guidance. The Company projects this long-term growth rate utilizing a flat power price environment and is not dependent on tightening markets or power price speculation. This projected growth rate also excludes potential earnings uplift from the 21 sites and ERCOT natural gas new build projects not selected by the Texas Energy Fund (TEF). Rather, the CAGR is derived from the Company's organic growth plan comprised of identified initiatives resulting in an incremental $750 million of annual run-rate Adjusted EBITDA by 2029, and over $8 billion of cumulative return of capital from 2025 through 2029.

Strategic Developments

Partnering with Renew Home and Google Cloud to Develop Virtual Power Plant

NRG has entered into a definitive partnership agreement with Renew Home, a leading Virtual Power Plant platform (VPP) formed by the combination of Google's Nest Renew and OhmConnect. This first-of-its-kind commercial partnership reinforces NRG's customer focus and brings to market unique products and services which will help customers save money while enjoying the benefits of a seamless energy and smart home experience. Leveraging Google Cloud's AI and cloud platforms, NRG and Renew Home plan to develop a VPP portfolio of up to 1 GW of load management capacity, with instantaneous dispatch value during peak events and tight supply conditions. Participating customers will enroll in an NRG branded energy plan and will be eligible for favorable rates on Vivint Smart Home services and additional products. The partnership will initially focus in Texas, with Renew Home supporting upfront customer acquisition costs and Google Nest integration.

Texas Energy Fund

The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) selected NRG's 415 MW new build of the T.H. Wharton peaking facility to move forward through its next phase of diligence.

Airtron HVAC Sale

On September 16, 2024, NRG closed the sale of its HVAC business unit Airtron for a purchase price of $500 million and net cash proceeds of $484 million, with approximately $425 million expected after taxes and fees. Airtron is a leading installer of HVAC systems for residential new construction homes and was acquired as part of the Direct Energy acquisition in 2021. The opportunistic divestiture was completed at an accretive 8.6x multiple on 2023 Adjusted EBITDA.

Segments Results

Table 4: Net (Loss)/Income

($ in millions)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Segment

9/30/2024

9/30/2023

9/30/2024

9/30/2023

Texas

(1,056

)

463

259

1,532

East

316

1,116

(1,187

)

West/Services/Othera

230

(432

)

(842

)

(963

)

Vivint Smart Homeb

(29

)

(51

)

(66

)

Net (Loss)/Income

(767

)

343

482

(684

)

a Includes Corporate segment

b Vivint Smart Home acquired in March 2023

Net Loss for the third quarter of 2024 was $(767) million, $1.1 billion lower than the third quarter of 2023. This was primarily driven by higher unrealized non-cash mark-to-market losses on economic hedges in Texas in 2024 impacted by a decrease in ERCOT forward power prices, partially offset by the gain on the sale of Airtron recorded in September of 2024. Certain hedge positions are required to be marked-to-market every period, while the customer contracts related to these items are not, resulting in temporary unrealized losses or gains on the economic hedges that are not reflective of the expected economics at future settlement.

Table 5: Adjusted EBITDA

($ in millions)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Segment

9/30/2024

9/30/2023

9/30/2024

9/30/2023

Texas

584

552

1,255

1,310

East

164

171

724

562

West/Services/Othera

179

Vivint Smart Homeb

257

239

729

535

Adjusted EBITDAc

1,055

987

2,887

2,458

a Includes Corporate segment

b Vivint Smart Home acquired in March 2023

c Adjusted EBITDA recast to exclude all impacts of amortization of capitalized contract costs related to fulfillment, now reflected in depreciation and amortization

Texas: Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $584 million, $32 million higher than the third quarter of 2023. This increase was a result of higher gross margin including lower supply costs and higher revenue rates, partially offset by asset sales in 2023.

East: Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $164 million, $7 million lower than the third quarter of 2023. This decrease was driven by higher operating expenses, partially offset by increased retail natural gas margins and increased customer counts.

West/Services/Other: Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $50 million, $25 million higher than the third quarter of 2023. This increase was primarily driven by lower retail power supply costs, partially offset by timing of outages at Cottonwood.

Vivint Smart Home: Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $257 million, $18 million higher than the third quarter of 2023. The 8% increase was attributable to growth in subscriber count, an increase in monthly recurring revenue per subscriber, and a decrease in monthly recurring net service cost per subscriber.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Table 6: Corporate Liquidity

($ in millions)

9/30/24

12/31/23

Cash and Cash Equivalents

1,104

541

Restricted Cash

Total

1,114

565

Total Revolving Credit Facility and collective collateral facilities

5,330

4,278

Total Liquidity, excluding collateral deposited by counterparties

6,444

4,843

As of September 30, 2024, NRG's unrestricted cash was $1.1 billion and $5.3 billion was available under the Company’s credit facilities. Total liquidity increased $1.6 billion from the end of 2023 to $6.4 billion, primarily due to an increase in availability of $1.1 billion in the Receivables Facility and proceeds on hand from the Airtron sale, partly offset by $210 million in other facilities.

Earnings Conference Call

On November 8, 2024, NRG will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern (8:00 a.m. Central) to discuss these results. Investors, the news media and others may access the live webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials through the investor relations website under “presentations and webcasts” on investors.nrg.com. The webcast will be archived on the site for those unable to listen in real-time.

About NRG

NRG Energy is a leading energy and home services company powered by people and our passion for a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future. A Fortune 500 company operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, organizations, and businesses achieve their goals while also advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook and LinkedIn, and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter), @nrgenergy.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, the information presented in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and can typically be identified by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan,” “think,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “predict,” “target,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s future revenues, income, indebtedness, capital structure, plans, expectations, objectives, projected financial performance and/or business results and other future events, and views of economic and market conditions.

Although NRG believes that its expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct, and actual results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated herein include, among others, general economic conditions, hazards customary in the power industry, weather conditions and extreme weather events, competition in wholesale power, gas and smart home markets, the volatility of energy and fuel prices, failure of customers or counterparties to perform under contracts, changes in the wholesale power and gas markets, changes in government or market regulations, the condition of capital markets generally and NRG’s ability to access capital markets, NRG’s ability to execute its supply strategy, risks related to data privacy, cyberterrorism and inadequate cybersecurity, the loss of data, unanticipated outages at NRG’s generation facilities, NRG’s ability to achieve its net debt targets, adverse results in current and future litigation, complaints, product liability claims and/or adverse publicity, failure to identify, execute or successfully implement acquisitions or asset sales, risks of the smart home and security industry, including risks of and publicity surrounding the sales, subscriber origination and retention process, the impact of changes in consumer spending patterns, consumer preferences, geopolitical tensions, demographic trends, supply chain disruptions, NRG’s ability to implement value enhancing improvements to plant operations and company wide processes, NRG’s ability to achieve or maintain investment grade credit metrics, NRG’s ability to proceed with projects under development or the inability to complete the construction of such projects on schedule or within budget, the inability to maintain or create successful partnering relationships, NRG’s ability to operate its business efficiently, NRG’s ability to retain customers, the ability to successfully integrate businesses of acquired companies, including Vivint Smart Home, NRG’s ability to realize anticipated benefits of transactions (including expected cost savings and other synergies) or the risk that anticipated benefits may take longer to realize than expected, NRG’s ability to execute its capital allocation plan. Achieving investment grade credit metrics is not an indication of or guarantee that the Company will receive investment grade credit ratings. Debt and share repurchases may be made from time to time subject to market conditions and other factors, including as permitted by United States securities laws. Furthermore, any common stock dividend is subject to available capital and market conditions.

NRG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The Adjusted EBITDA, cash provided by operating activities and Free Cash Flow before Growth, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EPS guidance are estimates as of November 8, 2024. These estimates are based on assumptions NRG believed to be reasonable as of that date. NRG disclaims any current intention to update such guidance, except as required by law. The foregoing review of factors that could cause NRG’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements included in this press release should be considered in connection with information regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect NRG's future results included in NRG's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. For a more detailed discussion of these factors, see the information under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in NRG’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in subsequent SEC filings. NRG’s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication or as of the date they are made.

NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

September 30,

Nine months ended

September 30,

(In millions, except for per share amounts)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue

Revenue

7,223

7,946

21,311

22,016

Operating Costs and Expenses

Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below)

7,239

6,406

17,229

20,137

Depreciation and amortization

352

359

1,045

921

Impairment losses

—

Selling, general and administrative costs (excluding amortization of customer acquisition costs of $55, $36, $144 and $84, respectively, which are included in depreciation and amortization shown separately above)

645

602

1,739

1,502

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

111

Total operating costs and expenses

8,243

7,385

20,050

22,671

Gain on sale of assets

208

—

209

202

Operating (Loss)/Income

(812

)

561

1,470

(453

)

Other Income/(Expense)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

Other income, net

Loss on debt extinguishment

—

(260

)

—

Interest expense

(213

)

(173

)

(528

)

(472

)

Total other expense

(202

)

(153

)

(737

)

(413

)

(Loss)/Income Before Income Taxes

(1,014

)

408

733

(866

)

Income tax (benefit)/expense

(247

)

251

(182

)

Net (Loss)/Income

(767

)

343

482

(684

)

Less: Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

Net (Loss)/Income Available for Common Stockholders

(784

)

326

431

(722

)

(Loss)/Income per Share

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic

207

230

207

230

(Loss)/Income per Weighted Average Common Share — Basic

(3.79

)

1.42

2.08

(3.14

)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — diluted

207

232

213

230

(Loss)/Income per Weighted Average Common Share —Diluted

(3.79

)

1.41

2.02

(3.14

)

NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

September 30,

Nine months ended

September 30,

(In millions)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net (Loss)/Income

(767

)

343

482

(684

)

Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income

Foreign currency translation adjustments

)

—

Defined benefit plans

)

(10

)

—

Other comprehensive (loss)/income

)

(14

)

—

Comprehensive (Loss)/Income

(769

)

336

468

(684

)

NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(In millions, except share data)

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

1,104

541

Funds deposited by counterparties

Restricted cash

Accounts receivable, net

3,258

3,542

Inventory

540

607

Derivative instruments

2,456

3,862

Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities

449

441

Prepayments and other current assets

782

626

Total current assets

8,611

9,727

Property, plant and equipment, net

1,818

1,763

Other Assets

Equity investments in affiliates

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

172

179

Goodwill

5,018

5,079

Customer relationships, net

1,648

2,164

Other intangible assets, net

1,439

1,763

Derivative instruments

1,747

2,293

Deferred income taxes

2,098

2,251

Other non-current assets

1,124

777

Total other assets

13,295

14,548

Total Assets

23,724

26,038

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

258

620

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

Accounts payable

1,994

2,325

Derivative instruments

2,351

4,019

Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities

Deferred revenue current

761

720

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

1,895

1,642

Total current liabilities

7,348

9,500

Other Liabilities

Long-term debt and finance leases

10,422

10,133

Non-current operating lease liabilities

125

128

Derivative instruments

1,469

1,488

Deferred income taxes

Deferred revenue non-current

919

914

Other non-current liabilities

913

947

Total other liabilities

13,856

13,632

Total Liabilities

21,204

23,132

Commitments and Contingencies

Stockholders' Equity

Preferred stock; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 650,000 Series A shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, aggregate liquidation preference of $650; at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

650

Common stock; $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 264,056,285 and 267,330,470 shares issued and 204,929,327 and 208,130,950 shares outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

Additional paid-in-capital

3,145

3,416

Retained earnings

977

820

Treasury stock, at cost; 59,126,958 shares and 59,199,520 shares at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

(2,150

)

(1,892

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(105

)

(91

)

Total Stockholders' Equity

2,520

2,906

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

23,724

26,038

NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

Nine months ended September 30,

(In millions)

2024

2023

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net Income/(Loss)

482

(684

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to cash provided/(used) by operating activities:

Equity in and distributions from earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

)

(16

)

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of customer relationships and other intangible assets

814

813

Amortization of capitalized contract costs

231

108

Accretion of asset retirement obligations

Provision for credit losses

228

165

Amortization of nuclear fuel

—

Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts

Loss on debt extinguishment

260

—

Amortization of in-the-money contracts and emissions allowances

111

Amortization of unearned equity compensation

Net gain on sale of assets and disposal of assets

(197

)

(187

)

Impairment losses

—

Changes in derivative instruments

268

1,553

Changes in current and deferred income taxes and liability for uncertain tax benefits

134

(225

)

Changes in collateral deposits in support of risk management activities

(80

)

(1,188

)

Changes in nuclear decommissioning trust liability

—

)

Changes in other working capital

(1,021

)

(1,093

)

Cash provided/(used) by operating activities

1,354

(462

)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Payments for acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired

(33

)

(2,502

)

Capital expenditures

(286

)

(493

)

Net purchases of emissions allowances

(16

)

(25

)

Investments in nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities

—

(293

)

Proceeds from the sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund securities

—

280

Proceeds from sales of assets, net of cash disposed

495

229

Proceeds from insurance recoveries for property, plant and equipment, net

173

Cash provided/(used) by investing activities

163

(2,631

)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of fees

—

635

Payments of dividends to preferred and common stockholders

(322

)

(295

)

Equivalent shares purchased in lieu of tax withholdings

(45

)

(19

)

Payments for share repurchase activity

(316

)

(50

)

Net (payments)/receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements

)

332

Net proceeds of Revolving Credit Facility and Receivable Securitization Facilities

—

300

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

875

731

Payments of debt issuance costs

(13

)

(29

)

Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases

(960

)

(15

)

Payments for debt extinguishment costs

(258

)

—

Proceeds from credit facilities

1,050

3,020

Repayments to credit facilities

(1,050

)

(3,020

)

Cash (used)/provided by financing activities

(1,041

)

1,590

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

—

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties and Restricted Cash

477

(1,503

)

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period

649

2,178

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties and Restricted Cash at End of Period

1,126

675

Appendix Table A-1: Third Quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation by Operating Segment and Consolidated Adjusted EPS Reconciliation

The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net (Loss)/Income1:

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Texas

East

West/Services/

Other

Vivint

Smart Home

Corp/Elim

Total

Net (Loss)/Income

(1,056

)

148

(29

)

(767

)

Plus:

Interest expense, net

122

205

Income tax

—

)

(240

)

(247

)

Depreciation and amortization2

198

352

ARO Expense

—

Contract and emission credit amortization, net

)

—

EBITDA

(958

)

139

183

235

(25

)

(426

)

Stock-based compensation

—

Adjustment to reflect NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates

—

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs

—

Cost to achieve

—

Deactivation costs

—

(Gain) on sale of assets

—

(208

)

—

(208

)

Other and non-recurring charges

)

—

)

Mark to market (MtM) losses on economic hedges

1,537

—

1,630

Adjusted EBITDA

584

164

257

(13

)

1,055

Interest expense, net

(205

)

Depreciation and amortization

(352

)

Adjusted Income before income taxes

498

Adjusted income tax3

(88

)

Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends

410

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(17

)

Adjusted Net Income4

393

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

207

Adjusted EPS

1.90

1 Adjusted EBITDA recast to exclude all impacts of amortization of capitalized contract costs related to fulfillment, now reflected in depreciation and amortization

2 Depreciation and amortization recast to include impact of amortization of capitalized contract costs

3 Income tax calculated using Adjusted effective tax rate (ETR) on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG’s tax credits, consisting of incentive tax credit in connection with renewable projects as well as production tax credits for carbon recapture for pre-IRA periods

4 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’

Third Quarter 2024 condensed financial information by Operating Segment:

($ in millions)

Texas

East

West/Services/

Other

Vivint

Smart Home

Corp/Elim

Total

Revenue1

3,301

2,606

828

499

(11

)

7,223

Cost of fuel, purchased power and other cost of sales2

2,222

2,166

651

)

5,071

Economic gross margin

1,079

440

177

462

)

2,152

Operations & maintenance and other cost of operations3

240

119

491

Selling, marketing, general and administrative4

255

154

138

614

Other

—

(14

)

Adjusted EBITDA

584

164

257

(13

)

1,055

1 Excludes MtM gain of $(8) million and contract amortization of $8 million

2 Includes TDSP expense, capacity and emission credits

3 Excludes ARO expenses of $26 million, other and non-recurring charges of $10 million, deactivation costs of $4 million and stock-based compensation of $2 million

4 Excludes stock-based compensation of $23 million, cost to achieve of $6 million, acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs of $3 million and other and non-recurring charges of $(1) million

The following table reconciles the condensed financial information to Adjusted EBITDA:

($ in millions)

Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations

Interest, tax, depr.,

amort.

MtM

Deactivation

Other adj.2

Adjusted EBITDA

Revenue

7,223

)

—

7,223

Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below)1

6,706

(1,638

)

—

5,071

Depreciation and Amortization

352

(352

)

—

Gross margin

165

357

1,630

—

2,152

Operations & maintenance and other cost of operations

533

—

)

(38

)

491

Selling, marketing, general & administrative

645

—

(31

)

614

Other

(246

)

—

196

)

Net (Loss)/Income

(767

)

315

1,630

(127

)

1,055

1 Excludes operations & maintenance and other cost of operations of $533 million

2 Other adj. includes ARO expenses of $26 million, stock-based compensation of $25 million, other and non-recurring charges of $13 million, acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs of $9 million, cost to achieve of $6 million, NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates of $2 million and gain on sale of assets of $(208) million

Appendix Table A-2: Third Quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation by Operating Segment and Consolidated Adjusted EPS Reconciliation

The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income/(Loss)1:

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Texas

East

West/Services/

Other

Vivint

Smart Home

Corp/Elim

Total

Net Income/(Loss)

463

316

(168

)

(264

)

343

Plus:

Interest expense, net

)

109

155

Income tax

—

)

(37

)

(20

)

124

Depreciation and amortization2

203

359

ARO Expense

—

Contract and emission credit amortization, net

(16

)

—

)

EBITDA

554

341

(171

)

222

(22

)

924

Stock-based compensation

—

Adjustment to reflect NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates

—

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs

—

Deactivation costs

—

Other and non-recurring charges3

(48

)

(50

)

Mark to market (MtM) losses/(gains) on economic hedges

(184

)

195

—

Adjusted EBITDA

552

171

239

)

987

Interest expense, net

(155

)

Depreciation and amortization

(359

)

Adjusted Income before income taxes

473

Adjusted income tax4

(96

)

Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends

377

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(17

)

Adjusted Net Income5

360

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

230

Adjusted EPS

1.57

1 Adjusted EBITDA recast to exclude all impacts of amortization of capitalized contract costs related to fulfillment, now reflected in depreciation and amortization

2 Depreciation and amortization recast to include impact of amortization of capitalized contract costs

3 Other and non-recurring includes $(50) million of property insurance proceeds

4 Income tax calculated using Adjusted ETR on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG’s tax credits, consisting of incentive tax credit in connection with renewable projects as well as production tax credits for carbon recapture for pre-IRA periods

5 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’

Third Quarter 2023 condensed financial information by Operating Segment:

($ in millions)

Texas

East

West/Services/

Other

Vivint

Smart Home

Corp/Elim

Total

Revenue1

3,686

2,875

987

478

)

8,021

Cost of fuel, purchased power and other cost of sales2

2,659

2,449

844

)

5,985

Economic gross margin

1,027

426

143

442

)

2,036

Operations & maintenance and other cost of operations3

256

110

)

479

Selling, marketing, general & administrative4

221

143

146

577

Other

)

Adjusted EBITDA

552

171

239

)

987

1 Excludes MtM loss of $70 million and contract amortization of $5 million

2 Includes TDSP expense, capacity and emission credits

3 Excludes other and non-recurring charges of $(51) million, deactivation costs of $11 million, ARO expense of $9 million and stock-based compensation of $2 million

4 Excludes stock-based compensation of $24 million, acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs of $2 million and other non-recurring charges of $(1) million

The following table reconciles the condensed financial information to Adjusted EBITDA:

($ in millions)

Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations

Interest, tax, depr.,

amort.

MtM

Deactivation

Other adj.2

Adjusted EBITDA

Revenue

7,946

—

8,021

Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below)1

5,956

—

5,985

Depreciation and amortization

359

(359

)

—

Gross margin

1,631

352

—

2,036

Operations & maintenance and other cost of operations

450

—

(11

)

479

Selling, marketing, general & administrative

602

—

(25

)

577

Other

236

(220

)

—

(23

)

Net Income

343

572

987

1 Excludes operations & maintenance and other cost of operations of $450 million

2 Other adj. includes stock-based compensation of $26 million, acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs of $20 million, ARO expenses of $9 million, NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates of $3 million and other and non-recurring charges of $(50) million

Appendix Table A-3: Third Quarter 2024 and 2023 Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS Reconciliations

The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net (Loss)/Income1:

Three Months Ended

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

September

30, 2024

Earnings/(Loss) per Share, Basic2

Earnings/(Loss) per Share, Diluted2

September

30, 2023

Earnings per

Share, Basic2

Earnings per

Share, Diluted2

Net (Loss)/Income Available for Common Stockholders

(784

)

(3.79

)

(3.79

)

326

1.42

1.41

Plus:

Dilutive impact adjustment on Net (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders3

0.09

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

0.08

0.07

ARO expense

0.13

0.12

0.04

Contract and emission credit amortization, net

0.02

)

(0.03

)

(0.03

)

Stock-based compensation

0.12

0.11

Adjustment to reflect NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates

0.01

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs

0.04

0.09

Cost to achieve

0.03

—

Deactivation costs

0.02

0.05

(Gain) on sale of assets

(208

)

(1.00

)

(0.98

)

—

Other and non-recurring charges4

0.06

(50

)

(0.22

)

(0.22

)

Mark to market (MtM) loss on economic hedges

1,630

7.87

7.69

0.23

Income Tax5

(247

)

(1.19

)

(1.17

)

0.28

Adjusted Income before income taxes

498

2.41

2.35

473

2.06

2.04

Adjusted income tax6

(88

)

(0.43

)

(0.42

)

(96

)

(0.42

)

(0.41

)

Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends

410

1.98

1.93

377

1.64

1.63

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(17

)

(0.08

)

(0.08

)

(17

)

(0.07

)

(0.07

)

Adjusted Net Income7

393

1.90

1.85

360

1.57

1.55

1 Items may not sum due to rounding

2 Earnings per share amounts are based on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic of 207 million and 230 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted of 212 million and 232 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively

3 Includes the potential dilutive impacts of the Convertible Senior Notes of 3 million shares and equity compensation of 2 million shares for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Under GAAP when there is a net loss, dilutive securities are not included in the diluted share count as they are anti-dilutive. As Adjusted Net Income is in an income position and not a loss position, this line item reflects the impact of the anti-dilutive securities as if they were dilutive

4 2023 other and non-recurring includes $(50) million of property insurance proceeds

5 Represents GAAP income tax

6 Income tax calculated using Adjusted ETR on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG’s tax credits, consisting of incentive tax credit in connection with renewable projects as well as production tax credits for carbon recapture for pre-IRA periods. Other Adjustments are shown on pre-tax basis

7 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’

Appendix Table A-4: YTD Third Quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation by Operating Segment and Consolidated Adjusted EPS Reconciliation

The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income/(Loss)1:

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Texas

East

West/

Services/

Other

Vivint

Smart Home

Corp/Elim

Total

Net Income/(Loss)

259

1,116

(51

)

(932

)

482

Plus:

Interest expense, net

161

299

486

Income tax

—

(21

)

280

251

Loss on debt extinguishment

—

260

Depreciation and amortization2

240

117

561

1,045

ARO expense

—

Contract and emission credit amortization, net

—

EBITDA

523

1,303

194

663

(62

)

2,621

Stock-based compensation3

—

Adjustment to reflect NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates

—

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs4

—

Cost to achieve5

—

Deactivation costs

—

Loss/(gain) on sale of assets

—

(208

)

—

(204

)

Other and non-recurring charges

)

Impairments

—

Mark to market (MtM) losses/(gains) on economic hedges

707

(610

)

186

—

283

Adjusted EBITDA

1,255

724

208

729

(29

)

2,887

Interest expense, net

(486

)

Depreciation and amortization

(1,045

)

Adjusted Income before income taxes

1,356

Adjusted income tax6

(239

)

Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends

1,117

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(51

)

Adjusted Net Income7

1,066

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

207

Adjusted EPS

5.15

1 Adjusted EBITDA recast to exclude all impacts of amortization of capitalized contract costs related to fulfillment, now reflected in depreciation and amortization

2 Depreciation and amortization recast to include impact of amortization of capitalized contract costs

3 Stock-based compensation excludes $2 million reflected in cost to achieve and $1 million reflected in acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs

4 Includes stock-based compensation of $1 million

5 Includes stock-based compensation of $2 million

6Income tax calculated using Adjusted ETR on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG’s tax credits, consisting of incentive tax credit in connection with renewable projects as well as production tax credits for carbon recapture for pre-IRA periods

7Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’

YTD Third Quarter 2024 condensed financial information by Operating Segment:

($ in millions)

Texas

East

West/

Services/

Other

Vivint

Smart Home

Corp/Elim

Total

Revenue1

8,297

8,655

2,950

1,434

(32

)

21,304

Cost of fuel, purchased power and other cost of sales2

5,683

7,176

2,421

108

(17

)

15,371

Economic gross margin

2,614

1,479

529

1,326

(15

)

5,933

Operations & maintenance and other cost of operations3

754

327

177

178

1,439

Selling, general and administrative costs4

604

426

182

419

1,637

Other

(38

)

—

(30

)

Adjusted EBITDA

1,255

724

208

729

(29

)

2,887

1 Excludes MtM gain of $(32) million and contract amortization of $25 million

2 Includes TDSP expense, capacity and emission credits

3 Excludes ARO expense of $29 million, deactivation costs of $15 million, other and non-recurring charges of $10 million and stock-based compensation of $7 million

4 Excludes stock-based compensation of $72 million, cost to achieve of $23 million, acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs of $5 million and other and non-recurring charges of $2 million

The following table reconciles the condensed financial information to Adjusted EBITDA:

($ in millions)

Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations

Interest, tax, depr.,

amort.

MtM

Deactivation

Other adj.2

Adjusted EBITDA

Revenue

21,311

(32

)

—

21,304

Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below)1

15,729

(43

)

(315

)

—

15,371

Depreciation and amortization

1,045

(1,045

)

—

Gross margin

4,537

1,113

283

—

5,933

Operations & maintenance and other cost of operations

1,500

—

(15

)

(46

)

1,439

Selling, general and administrative costs

1,739

—

(102

)

1,637

Other

816

(737

)

—

(109

)

(30

)

Net Income

482

1,850

283

257

2,887

1 Excludes operations & maintenance and other cost of operations of $1,500 million

2 Other adj. includes loss on debt extinguishment of $260 million, stock-based compensation of $79 million, ARO expense of $29 million, acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs of $27 million, other and non-recurring charges of $25 million, cost to achieve of $23 million, impairments of $15 million, NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates of $3 million and gain on sale of assets $(204) million

Appendix Table A-5: YTD Third Quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation by Operating Segment and Consolidated Adjusted EPS Reconciliation

The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income/(Loss)1:

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Texas

East

West/

Services/

Other

Vivint

Smart

Home2

Corp/Elim

Total

Net Income/(Loss)

1,532

(1,187

)

(601

)

(66

)

(362

)

(684

)

Plus:

Interest expense, net

(12

)

319

424

Income tax

—

)

(83

)

(20

)

(78

)

(182

)

Depreciation and amortization3

257

122

442

921

ARO expense

—

Contract and emission credit amortization, net

—

102

EBITDA

1,807

(988

)

(583

)

453

(94

)

595

Stock-based compensation4

—

Adjustment to reflect NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates

—

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs5

—

115

Deactivation costs

—

(Gain) on sale of assets

—

(202

)

—

(202

)

Other and non-recurring charges6

(91

)

(86

)

Mark to market (MtM) (gains)/losses on economic hedges

(421

)

1,723

631

—

1,933

Adjusted EBITDA

1,310

562

535

(17

)

2,458

Interest expense, net

(424

)

Depreciation and amortization

(921

)

Adjusted Income before income taxes

1,113

Adjusted income tax7

(226

)

Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends

887

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(38

)

Adjusted Net Income8

849

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

230

Adjusted EPS

3.69

1 Adjusted EBITDA recast to exclude all impacts of amortization of capitalized contract costs related to fulfillment, now reflected in depreciation and amortization

2 Vivint Smart Home acquired in March 2023

3 Depreciation and amortization recast to include impact of amortization of capitalized contract costs

4 Stock-based compensation excludes $23 million reflected in acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs

5 Includes stock-based compensation of $23 million

6 Other and non-recurring includes $(96) million of property insurance proceeds

7 Income tax calculated using Adjusted ETR on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG’s tax credits, consisting of incentive tax credit in connection with renewable projects as well as production tax credits for carbon recapture for pre-IRA periods

8 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’

YTD Third Quarter 2023 condensed financial information by Operating Segment:

($ in millions)

Texas

East

West/

Services/

Other

Vivint

Smart

Home1

Corp/Elim

Total

Revenue2

8,235

9,485

3,164

1,070

(10

)

21,944

Cost of fuel, purchased power and other cost of sales3

5,613

8,193

2,771

)

16,653

Economic gross margin

2,622

1,292

393

988

)

5,291

Operations & maintenance and other cost of operations4

785

330

185

127

)

1,424

Selling, marketing, general & administrative5

530

401

165

326

1,437

Other

)

(25

)

—

(28

)

Adjusted EBITDA

1,310

562

535

(17

)

2,458

1 Vivint Smart Home acquired in March 2023

2 Excludes MtM gain of $(96) million and contract amortization of $24 million

3 Includes TDSP expense, capacity and emission credits

4 Excludes other and non-recurring charges of $(93) million, deactivation costs of $27 million, ARO expense of $14 million and stock-based compensation of $5 million

5 Excludes stock-based compensation of $60 million, acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs of $4 million and other and non-recurring charges of $1 million

The following table reconciles the condensed financial information to Adjusted EBITDA:

($ in millions)

Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations

Interest, tax, depr.,

amort.

MtM

Deactivation

Other adj.2

Adjusted EBITDA

Revenue

22,016

(96

)

—

21,944

Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below)1

18,760

(78

)

(2,029

)

—

16,653

Depreciation and amortization

921

(921

)

—

Gross margin

2,335

1,023

1,933

—

5,291

Operations & maintenance and Other cost of operations

1,377

—

(27

)

1,424

Selling, marketing, general & administrative

1,502

—

(65

)

1,437

Other

140

(242

)

—

(28

)

Net (Loss)/Income

(684

)

1,265

1,933

(83

)

2,458

1 Excludes operations & maintenance and other cost of operations of $1,377 million

2 Other adj. includes acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs of $115 million, stock-based compensation costs of $65 million, ARO expense of $14 million, NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates of $11 million, gain on sale of assets of $(202) million and other and non-recurring charges of $(86) million

Appendix Table A-6: YTD Third Quarter 2024 and 2023 Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS Reconciliations

The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income/(Loss)1:

Nine Months Ended

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

September

30, 2024

Earnings per

Share, Basic2

Earnings per

Share, Diluted2

September

30, 2023

Earnings/(Loss)

per Share,

Basic2

Earnings/(Loss)

per Share,

Diluted2

Net Income/(Loss) Available for Common Stockholders

431

2.08

2.02

(722

)

(3.14

)

(3.14

)

Plus:

Dilutive impact adjustment on Net (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders3

0.01

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

0.25

0.24

0.17

0.16

Loss on debt extinguishment

260

1.26

1.22

—

ARO expense

0.14

0.06

Contract and emission credit amortization, net

0.33

0.32

102

0.44

Stock-based compensation4

0.38

0.37

0.28

Adjustment to reflect NRG share of adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates

0.01

0.05

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs5

0.13

115

0.50

Cost to achieve6

0.11

—

Deactivation costs

0.07

0.12

(Gain) on sale of assets

(204

)

(0.99

)

(0.96

)

(202

)

(0.88

)

(0.87

)

Other and non-recurring charges7

0.12

(86

)

(0.37

)

(0.37

)

Impairments

0.07

—

Mark to market (MtM) loss on economic hedges

283

1.37

1.33

1,933

8.40

8.37

Income Tax8

251

1.21

1.18

(182

)

(0.79

)

(0.79

)

Adjusted Income before income taxes

1,356

6.55

6.37

1,113

4.84

4.82

Adjusted income tax9

(239

)

(1.15

)

(1.12

)

(226

)

(0.98

)

(0.98

)

Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends

1,117

5.40

5.24

887

3.86

3.84

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(51

)

(0.25

)

(0.24

)

(38

)

(0.17

)

(0.16

)

Adjusted Net Income10

1,066

5.15

5.00

849

3.69

3.68

1 Items may not sum due to rounding

2 Earnings per share amounts are based on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic of 207 million and 230 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted of 213 million and 231 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively

3 Includes the potential dilutive impact of equity compensation of 1 million shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Per GAAP when there is a net loss, dilutive securities are not included in the diluted share count as they are anti-dilutive. As Adjusted Net Income is in an income position and not a loss position, this line item reflects the impact of the anti-dilutive securities as if they were dilutive

4 2024 stock-based compensation excludes $2 million reflected in cost to achieve and $1 million reflected in acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction; 2023 stock-based compensation excludes $23 million reflected in acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs

5 2024 includes stock-based compensation of $1 million; 2023 includes stock-based compensation of $23 million

6 2024 includes stock-based compensation of $2 million

7 2023 other and non-recurring includes $(96) million of property insurance proceeds

8 Represents GAAP income tax

9 Income tax calculated using Adjusted ETR on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG’s tax credits, consisting of incentive tax credit in connection with renewable projects as well as production tax credits for carbon recapture for pre-IRA periods. Other Adjustments are shown on pre-tax basis

10 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’

Appendix Table A-7: Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)

The following table summarizes the calculation of FCFbG, providing a reconciliation to Cash provided by operating activities and Adjusted Net Income:

Three Months Ended

($ in millions)

9/30/24

9/30/23

Adjusted Net Income

393

360

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

Interest payments (in excess of)/less than expense

(36

)

Depreciation and amortization

352

359

Income tax payments less than expense

Gross capitalized contract costs1

(259

)

(265

)

Collateral / working capital / other assets and liabilities2

(582

)

Cash provided by operating activities

566

Net receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include

financing elements

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs3

GenOn pension

—

Adjustment for change in collateral

740

(167

)

Nuclear decommissioning trust liability

—

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

)

Adjusted cash provided by operating activities

828

422

Maintenance capital expenditures, net4

(55

)

(102

)

Environmental capital expenditures

)

Cost of acquisition

Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)

815

355

1 Gross capitalized contract costs represent the costs directly related and incremental to the origination of new contracts, modification of existing contracts or to the fulfillment of the related subscriber contracts; these costs include installed products, commissions, other compensation and cost of installation of new or upgraded customer contracts; these costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit to depreciation and amortization

2 Includes the cash impact of Net deferred revenue

3 Three months ended 9/30/24 includes $6 million Cost to achieve payments

4 Three months ended 9/30/23 includes W.A. Parish Unit 8 insurance recoveries related to property, plant and equipment of $52 million

Appendix Table A-8: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)

The following table summarizes the calculation of FCFbG, providing a reconciliation to Cash provided/(used) by operating activities and Adjusted Net Income:

Nine Months Ended

($ in millions)

9/30/24

9/30/23

Adjusted Net Income

1,066

849

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

Interest payments less than expense

Depreciation and amortization

1,045

921

Income tax payments less than expense

127

186

Gross capitalized contract costs1

(698

)

(622

)

Collateral/working capital/other assets and liabilities2

(271

)

(1,862

)

Cash provided by/(used by) operating activities

1,354

(462

)

Net (payments)/receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements

)

332

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs3

Astoria fees

—

Proceeds from sale of land

—

GenOn pension

—

Encina site improvement

—

Adjustment for change in collateral

1,188

Nuclear decommissioning trust liability

—

(13

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

—

Adjusted cash provided by operating activities

1,523

1,150

Maintenance capital expenditures, net4

(178

)

(256

)

Environmental capital expenditures

(15

)

Cost of acquisition

108

Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)

1,438

983

2 Includes the cash impact of Net deferred revenue

3 Nine months ended 9/30/24 includes $23 million Cost to achieve payments and excludes $3 million non-cash stock-based compensation; nine months ended 9/30/23 excludes $23 million non-cash stock-based compensation

4 Nine months ended 9/30/24 includes W.A. Parish Unit 8 insurance recoveries related to property, plant and equipment of $3 million; nine months ended 9/30/23 includes W.A. Parish Unit 8 and Limestone Unit 1 insurance recoveries related to property, plant and equipment of $173 million

Appendix Table A-9: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Sources and Uses of Liquidity

The following table summarizes the sources and uses of liquidity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

($ in millions)

Nine months ended

September 30, 2024

Sources:

Adjusted cash provided by operating activities

1,523

Change in availability under revolving credit facility and collective collateral facilities

1,052

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

875

Proceeds from sales of assets, net of cash disposed

495

Uses:

Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases

(960

)

Payments of dividends to preferred and common stockholders

(322

)

Payments for share repurchase activity

(316

)

Payments for debt extinguishment costs

(258

)

Maintenance and environmental capital expenditures, net1

(192

)

Investments and integration capital expenditures

(91

)

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs

(58

)

Payments for shares repurchased in lieu of tax withholdings

(45

)

Payments for acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired

(33

)

Net purchases of emission allowances

(16

)

Payments of debt issuance costs

(13

)

Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities

)

Other investing and financing

(32

)

Change in Total Liquidity

1,601

1 Includes $3 million of W.A. Parish Unit 8 insurance recoveries related to property, plant and equipment

Appendix Table A-10: Guidance Reconciliations

The following table summarizes the 2024 Original and Raised Guidance calculations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income1:

2024 Original

2024 Raised

2025

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Guidance

Net Income2

$750 - $1,000

$925 - $1,075

$1,025 - $1,225

Interest expense, net

640

635

Income tax3

345

395

390 - 440

Depreciation and amortization4

1,420

1,400

ARO expense

Stock-based compensation

100

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs

Other5

130

Adjusted EBITDA

$3,430 - $3,680

$3,655 - $3,805

$3,725 - $3,975

Interest expense, net

(640)

(635)

Depreciation and amortization

(1,420)

(1,400)

Adjusted Income before income taxes

$1,370 - $1,620

$1,595 - $1,745

$1,690 - $1,940

Adjusted income tax expense6

(263)

(293)

(293) - (343)

Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends

$1,107 - $1,357

$1,302 - $1,452

$1,397 - 1,597

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(67)

Adjusted Net Income7

$1,040 - $1,290

$1,235 - $1,385

$1,330 - $1,530

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

206

197

Adjusted EPS

$5.00 - $6.30

$5.95 - $6.75

$6.75 - $7.75

1 Adjusted EBITDA recast to exclude all impacts of amortization of capitalized contract costs related to fulfillment, now reflected in depreciation and amortization

2 The Company does not guide to Net Income due to the impact of fair value adjustments related to derivatives in a given year. For purposes of guidance, fair value adjustments related to derivatives are assumed to be zero

3 Represents anticipated GAAP income tax

4 Depreciation and amortization recast to include impact of amortization of capitalized contract costs

5 Includes adjustments for sale of assets, adjustments to reflect NRG share of Adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates, deactivation costs, other non-recurring expenses, and does not include the adjustment for loss on debt extinguishment which was $260 million as of September 30, 2024 and does not include gain on sale of Airtron of $208 million

7 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’; see appendix table A-11 for GAAP Reconciliation

Appendix Table A-11: 2024 and 2025 Guidance Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS Reconciliations

The following table summarizes the 2024 Guidance calculations of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income1:

2024 Original Guidance

2024 Raised Guidance

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Full Year

2024

Earnings per

Share, Basic2

Full Year

2024

Earnings per

Share, Basic2

Net Income3

$750 - $1,000

N/A

$925 - $1,075

N/A

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(67)

N/A

(67)

N/A

Net Income Available for Common Stockholders

$683 - $933

$3.25 - $4.55

$858 - $1,008

$4.10 - $4.90

Plus:

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

0.33

ARO Expense

0.12

Stock-based compensation

100

0.49

100

0.49

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs

0.27

Other4

0.46

Income Tax5

345

1.67

395

1.92

Adjusted Income before income taxes

$1,370 - $1,620

$6.60 - $7.90

$1,595 - $1,745

$7.70 - $8.50

Adjusted income tax6

(263)

(1.28)

(293)

(1.42)

Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends

$1,107 - $1,357

$5.35 - $6.65

$1,302 - $1,452

$6.30 - $7.10

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(67)

(0.33)

(67)

(0.33)

Adjusted Net Income7

$1,040 - $1,290

$5.00 - $6.30

$1,235 - $1,385

$5.95 - $6.75

1 Items may not sum due to rounding

2 Earnings per share amount is based on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic of 206 million for 2024 original and 2024 raised guidance

3 The Company does not guide to Net Income due to the impact of fair value adjustments related to derivatives in a given year. For purposes of guidance, fair value adjustments related to derivatives are assumed to be zero

4 Includes adjustments for sale of assets, adjustments to reflect NRG share of Adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates, deactivation costs, other non-recurring expenses, and does not include the adjustment for loss on debt extinguishment which was $260 million as of September 30, 2024 and does not include gain on sale of Airtron of $208 million

5 Represents anticipated GAAP income tax

7 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’

The following table summarizes the 2025 Guidance calculations of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income1:

2025 Guidance

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Full Year 2025

Earnings per

Share, Basic2

Net Income3

$1,025 - $1,225

N/A

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(67)

N/A

Net Income Available for Common Stockholders

$958 - $1,158

$4.85 - $5.85

Plus:

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

0.34

ARO Expense

0.13

Stock-based compensation

100

0.51

Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs

0.10

Other4

130

0.66

Income Tax5

390 - 440

1.98 - 2.23

Adjusted Income before income taxes

$1,690 - $1,940

$8.70 - $9.70

Adjusted income tax6

(293) - (343)

(1.49) - (1.74)

Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends

$1,397 - $1,597

$7.10 - $8.10

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock

(67)

(0.34)

Adjusted Net Income7

$1,330 - $1,530

$6.75 - $7.75

1 Items may not sum due to rounding

2 Earnings per share amount is based on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic of 197 million for 2025 guidance

3 For purposes of guidance, fair value adjustments related to derivatives are assumed to be zero

4 Includes adjustments for sale of assets, adjustments to reflect NRG share of Adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates, deactivation costs and other non-recurring expenses

5 Represents anticipated GAAP income tax

7 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is ‘Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders’

Appendix Table A-12: 2024 and 2025 Guidance Reconciliations

The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA providing reconciliation to Net Income, and the calculation of FCFbG providing a reconciliation to Cash provided by operating activities and Adjusted Net Income:

2024 Original

2024 Raised

2025

($ in millions)

Guidance

Adjusted Net Income

$1,040 - 1,290

$1,235 - 1,385

$1,330 - 1,530

Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A preferred stock

Interest payments less than expense

Depreciation and amortization

1,420

1,400

Income tax (excess of)/less than expense

103

133

168 - 218

Gross capitalized contract costs1

(830)

(895)

Working capital/other assets and liabilities2

(15)

(90)

(10)

Cash provided by operating activities3

1,825 - 2,075

1,975 - 2,125

2,085 - 2,335

Acquisition and other costs2

124

Adjusted cash provided by operating activities

1,949 - 2,199

2.099 - 2,249

2,120 - 2,370

Maintenance capital expenditures, net4

(240) - (260)

Environmental capital expenditures

(20) - (30)

Cost of acquisition

145

130

Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)

$1,825 - 2,075

$1,975 - 2,125

$1,975 - 2,225

1 Gross capitalized contract costs represent the costs directly related and incremental to the origination of new contracts, modification of existing contracts or to the fulfillment of the related subscriber contracts; these costs include installed products, commissions, other compensation, and cost of installation of new or upgraded customer contracts; these costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit to depreciation and amortization

2 Working capital / other assets and liabilities include payments for Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs which is adjusted in Acquisition and other costs and Net deferred revenues

3 Excludes fair value adjustments related to derivatives and changes in collateral deposits in support of risk management activities

4 Includes W.A. Parish Unit 8 expected insurance recoveries related to property, plant and equipment

Appendix Table A-13: Actual Full Year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation for Airtron

The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation from Net Income:

($ in millions)

Airtron

(Unaudited)

Net Income

Plus:

Depreciation and amortization

EBITDA

Other costs

Adjusted EBITDA

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

NRG reports its financial results in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and supplements with certain non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not recognized in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed in isolation or as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. In addition, other companies may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than NRG does, limiting their usefulness as a comparative measure.

NRG uses the following non-GAAP measures to provide additional insight into financial performance:

Adjusted EBITDA: Defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, impact of asset retirement obligation expenses and contract amortization consisting of amortization of power and fuel contracts and amortization of emission allowances) with further adjustments for stock-based compensation, impairment losses, deactivation costs, gains or losses on sales, dispositions or retirements of assets, any mark-to-market gains or losses from forward position of economic hedges, gains or losses on the repurchase, modification or extinguishment of debt, restructuring costs, and other non-recurring items plus adjustments to reflect the Adjusted EBITDA from our unconsolidated investments or non-controlling interests. Adjusted EBITDA is intended to facilitate period-to-period comparisons and is widely used by investors for performance assessment.
Adjusted Net Income: Defined as net income available to common shareholders excluding the impact of asset retirement obligation expenses, contract amortization consisting of amortization of power and fuel contracts and amortization of emission allowances, stock-based compensation, impairment losses, deactivation costs, gains or losses on sales, dispositions or retirements of assets, any mark-to-market gains or losses from forward position of economic hedges, gains or losses on the repurchase, modification or extinguishment of debt, the impact of restructuring and any extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items plus adjustments to reflect the Adjusted EBITDA from our unconsolidated investments and non-controlling interests.
Adjusted Earnings per Share (EPS): Defined as Adjusted Net Income, divided by the average basic common shares outstanding. The Company believes that using average basic common shares outstanding offers a more accurate view of recurring per-share earnings, as it better reflects the impact of the fully hedged convertible note callable in mid-2025.
Adjusted Cash provided/(used) by operating activities: Defined as Cash provided/(used) by operating activities with the reclassification of net payments of derivative contracts acquired in business combinations from financing to operating cash flow, as well as the add back of merger, integration, related restructuring costs, adjustment for change in collateral, and the impact of extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items.
Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments: Defined as Adjusted Cash provided/(used) by operating activities less maintenance and environmental capital expenditures, net of funding and insurance recoveries related to property, plant and equipment, and adjustments to exclude cost of acquisition related to growth.

Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and other users of NRG's financial statements in evaluating the Company’s operating performance and growth, as well as the impact of the Company’s capital allocation program. They provide an additional tool to compare business performance across periods and adjust for items that management does not consider indicative of NRG’s future operating performance. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assist in comparing financial performance from period to period on a consistent basis and to readily view operating trends, as a measure for planning and forecasting overall expectations, and for evaluating actual results against such expectations, and in communications with NRG's Board of Directors, shareholders, creditors, analysts and investors concerning its financial performance.

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