NRG Energy Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms 2026 Financial Guidance

NRG Energy Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms 2026 Financial Guidance

• Reaffirming 2026 guidance ranges

* Advancing Bring Your Own Power strategy with hyperscaler for 1.2 GW CCGT in Texas

* Achieved commercial operations at 415 MW T.H. Wharton facility, NRG's first new build generation asset in nearly a decade; remaining two Texas Energy Fund projects on time and on budget

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and reports GAAP Net Income of $506 million, GAAP Earnings per Share (EPS) — basic of $2.32, and GAAP Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $1,117 million. The Company's non-GAAP metrics are Adjusted Net Income of $315 million, Adjusted EPS of $1.49, Adjusted EBITDA of $1,217 million, and Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG) of $1,025 million for the second quarter of 2026.

“Today we provided a progress update on our Bring Your Own Power data center strategy,” said Robert Gaudette, President & CEO. “This is the model for how large load growth should work. The customer supports the investment, with reliability and affordability protected for all. We also delivered a solid second quarter and are reaffirming our 2026 guidance. I am confident in the discipline and execution that continue to drive NRG forward.”

Consolidated Financial Results

Table 1: Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended (In millions, except per share amounts)   6/30/2026   6/30/2025   6/30/2026   6/30/2025 GAAP Net Income/(Loss)   $ 506   $ (104 )   $ 631   $ 646 Adjusted Net Income(a b)   $ 315   $ 339     $ 623   $ 870 GAAP EPS — basic(c)   $ 2.32   $ (0.62 )   $ 2.86   $ 3.11 Adjusted EPS(a d)   $ 1.49   $ 1.73     $ 2.98   $ 4.42 Adjusted EBITDA(a)   $ 1,217   $ 909     $ 2,297   $ 2,035 GAAP Cash Provided by Operating Activities   $ 1,117   $ 451     $ 948   $ 1,306 Free Cash Flow Before Growth Investments (FCFbG)(a)   $ 1,025   $ 914     $ 959   $ 1,207 (a) Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, and FCFbG are non-GAAP financial measures; see Appendix tables A-1 through A-6 for GAAP reconciliations. Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EBITDA exclude fair value adjustments related to derivatives (b )Adjusted Net Income as shown here is 'Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders'; see Appendix tables A-1 through A-4 (c )GAAP Net Income/(Loss) per Weighted Average Common Share - Basic (d )Adjusted EPS calculated based on Adjusted Net Income divided by weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

NRG reported GAAP Net Income of $506 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $610 million from the prior year. The improvement was due to the addition of the portfolio of assets acquired from LS Power and higher realized capacity prices in the East, partially offset by milder weather and higher supply costs. Results also benefited from unrealized, non-cash gains on economic hedges, primarily in the East, compared to losses in the prior year. These hedge positions are adjusted to market value each period, while the related customer contracts are not. As a result, the accounting treatment can result in temporary unrealized gains or losses that may differ from expected results when the contracts settle.

Adjusted Net Income for the second quarter 2026 is $315 million, $24 million lower than prior year, primarily driven by higher interest expense and depreciation and amortization related to the acquisition of the portfolio of assets acquired from LS Power, partially offset by a $308 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA, the impacts of which are described in the segment results below. Adjusted EPS is $1.49 for the second quarter 2026, $0.24 lower than prior year. The second quarter 2026 Adjusted EPS results include the financial impacts from Adjusted Net Income and impacts of shares issued as part of the completed acquisition of generation assets and CPower from LS Power.

Reaffirming 2026 Guidance

NRG is reaffirming its guidance for 2026 as set forth below.

Table 2: Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, and FCFbG Guidance for 2026(a) 2026 (In millions, except per share amounts)   Guidance Adjusted Net Income   $1,685 - $2,115 Adjusted EPS   $7.90 - $9.90 Adjusted EBITDA   $5,325 - $5,825 FCFbG   $2,800 - $3,300 (a) Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, and FCFbG are non-GAAP financial measures; see Appendix tables A-8 and A-9 for GAAP reconciliations. Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA 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.

2026 Capital Allocation

The Company plans to return $1.0 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and approximately $407 million through common stock dividends in 2026, as part of its previously announced 2026 capital allocation plan. Through July 31, 2026, the Company completed $932 million in share repurchases and distributed $202 million in common stock dividends.

On July 22, 2026, NRG declared a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per common share, or $1.90 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on August 17, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of August 3, 2026.

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 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.

NRG Strategic Developments

Advanced BYOP Data Center Strategy

NRG advanced its Bring Your Own Power (BYOP) strategy with a leading global cloud and AI hyperscaler. The parties are aligned on principal commercial terms for the development of a 1.2 GW combined cycle natural gas generation facility in Texas and remains subject to final documentation and approvals. This update highlights NRG's BYOP strategy of meeting large load growth through customer-backed generation investment to support grid reliability, energy affordability, and local communities.

Texas Energy Fund (TEF)

On May 26, 2026, NRG achieved commercial operations at its first project, the 415 MW T.H. Wharton facility. The project satisfied the eligibility requirements for the completion bonus grant program, and on June 17, 2026, the Company entered into a completion bonus grant agreement with the PUCT for T.H. Wharton for up to $54.72 million, to be paid in ten annual installments, subject to performance of the facility, beginning after the initial test period ends on May 31, 2027. NRG's two additional TEF projects remain on time and on budget. Through the program, NRG plans to bring online a total of 1.5 GW of new, reliable, affordable power generation by mid-2028 to support the increasing energy demands of Texas consumers.

Segment Results

Table 3: Adjusted EBITDA(a) (In millions)   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended Segment   6/30/2026   6/30/2025   6/30/2026   6/30/2025 Texas   $ 381   $ 512   $ 597   $ 811 East     469     99     933     573 West/Other(b)     66     39     172     112 Vivint Smart Home     301     259     595     539 Adjusted EBITDA   $ 1,217   $ 909   $ 2,297   $ 2,035 (a )Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure; see Appendix tables A-1 through A-4 for GAAP reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (by operating segment) to GAAP Net Income (by operating segment). Adjusted EBITDA excludes fair value adjustments related to derivatives (b )Includes Corporate activities

Texas: Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $381 million, $131 million lower than the prior year. For the first six months of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $597 million, $214 million lower than prior year. Results were primarily driven by higher supply costs, mild winter weather, including a ~30% decrease in heating degree days as compared to prior year leading to lower retail load, and additional operating expenses for the new generation assets.

East: Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $469 million, $370 million higher than the prior year. For the first six months of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $933 million, $360 million higher than prior year. Results were primarily driven by contribution of the new generation assets and CPower and higher capacity prices for owned generation, partially offset by higher power supply costs during Winter Storm Fern and lower natural gas margins.

West/Other: Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $66 million, $27 million higher than the prior year. For the first six months of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $172 million, $60 million higher than prior year. The increase was primarily driven by lower operating expenses associated with a lease expiration in May 2025.

Vivint Smart Home: Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $301 million, $42 million higher than the prior year. For the first six months of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $595 million, $56 million higher than prior year. The increase for both the quarter and the first six months of 2026 is attributable to higher new customer adds and an increase in monthly recurring service margin per customer.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Table 4: Corporate Liquidity (In millions)   6/30/26   12/31/25 Cash and Cash Equivalents   $ 162   $ 4,708 Restricted Cash     50     30 Total   $ 212   $ 4,738 Total availability under revolving credit facility and collective collateral     5,068     4,890 facilities(a) Total liquidity, excluding funds deposited by counterparties   $ 5,280   $ 9,628 (a )Total capacity of the revolving credit facility and collective collateral facilities was $9.0 billion and $7.7 billion as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

As of June 30, 2026, NRG's unrestricted cash was approximately $0.2 billion, and $5.1 billion was available under the Company’s credit facilities. Total liquidity was $5.3 billion, which was $4.3 billion lower than December 31, 2025, primarily driven by funding of the acquisition of generation assets and CPower from LS Power.

Earnings Conference Call

On August 4, 2026, 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 is a leading provider of electricity, natural gas, and smart home solutions to eight million customers across North America. The company operates a customer-first platform supported by a diversified supply strategy and the safe, reliable operation of approximately 25 GW of power generation. NRG plays a meaningful role in competitive energy markets and our innovative team is creating the flexible and affordable solutions that households and large businesses need today and in the future.

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, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 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 NRG'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, the imposition of tariffs, the escalation of international trade disputes, and the occurrence or re-escalation of geopolitical conflicts (including the hostilities with Iran and the conflicts in the Middle East) and inflationary impacts resulting therefrom, risks associated with the integration of the portfolio of assets acquired from LS Power, including potential disruption to ongoing operations and other transition difficulties, the inability of the combined company to realize expected synergies and benefits of integration (or that it takes longer than expected) which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively as expected, the emergence of 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, the volatility in demand for power and gas, customer affordability concerns that may constrain the pricing of NRG's products and services and limit its ability to recover costs, the failure of customers or counterparties to perform under contracts, changes in the wholesale power and gas markets, the failure of NRG’s expectations regarding load growth to materialize, 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, operational and reputational risks related to the use of artificial intelligence and the adherence to developing laws and regulations related to the use thereof, 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, customer 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 execute definitive agreements for, and proceed with or complete, proposed projects (including the data center project) on the contemplated terms, timeline and 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 assets or companies (including the portfolio acquisition from LS Power), 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, and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in this release and in our Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Achieving investment grade credit metrics is not an indication of or guarantee that NRG 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, adjusted cash provided by operating activities, Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EPS guidance are estimates as of August 4, 2026. 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 SEC 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

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, (In millions)   2026       2025 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net income $ 631     $ 646 Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of customer   602       444 relationships and other intangible assets Amortization of capitalized contract costs   324       226 Accretion of asset retirement obligations   17       20 Provision for credit losses   104       113 Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts/premiums   10       13 Loss on debt extinguishment   9       10 Amortization of in-the-money contracts and emissions allowances   47       51 Amortization of unearned equity compensation   72       62 Net (gain)/loss on sale of assets and disposal of assets   (38 )     10 Gain on proceeds from insurance recoveries for Property, plant and equipment,   —       (100 ) net Changes in derivative instruments   (61 )     18 Changes in current and deferred income taxes and liability for uncertain tax   (33 )     126 benefits Changes in collateral deposits in support of risk management activities   14       197 Changes in other working capital: Accounts receivable, net   910       (17 ) Inventory   (156 )     16 Prepayments and other current assets   (441 )     (368 ) Accounts payable   (780 )     (39 ) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   (164 )     (120 ) Other assets and liabilities   (119 )     (2 ) Cash provided by operating activities $ 948     $ 1,306 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Payments for acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired $ (7,101 )   $ (586 ) Capital expenditures   (655 )     (595 ) Proceeds from sales of assets, net   44       6 Purchases of emissions allowances   (41 )     (10 ) Sales of emissions allowances   44       3 Proceeds from insurance recoveries for Property, plant and equipment, net   —       100 Cash used in investing activities $ (7,709 )   $ (1,082 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Equivalent shares purchased in lieu of tax withholdings $ (99 )   $ (77 ) Payments for share repurchase activity and excise tax   (931 )     (603 ) Payments of dividends to preferred and common stockholders   (235 )     (207 ) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   3,652       — Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases   (1,619 )     (10 ) Payments for debt extinguishment costs   (9 )     — Payments of deferred financing costs   (84 )     (31 ) Net receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing   16       38 elements Proceeds from credit facilities   8,675       865 Repayments to credit facilities   (7,226 )     (730 ) Cash provided by/(used in) financing activities $ 2,140     $ (755 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   2       1 Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties   (4,619 )     (530 ) and Restricted Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties and Restricted   4,998       1,173 Cash at Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties and Restricted $ 379     $ 643 Cash at End of Period

Appendix Table A-1: Second Quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income 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) Available for Common Stockholders: (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West/ Vivint Corp/ Total   Earnings Earnings

Other Smart Elim Per Per

Home Share, Share,

Second Quarter 2026 condensed financial information by Operating Segment: (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West/ Vivint Corp/ Total

Other Smart Elim

Appendix Table A-2: Second Quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income 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) Available for Common Stockholders: (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West/ Vivint Corp/ Total   Earnings Earnings

Other Smart Elim Per Per

Home Share, Share,

Second Quarter 2025 condensed financial information by Operating Segment: (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West/ Vivint Corp/ Total

Other Smart Elim

Appendix Table A-3: YTD Second Quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income 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) Available for Common Stockholders: (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West/ Vivint Corp/ Total   Earnings Earnings

Other Smart Elim Per Per

Home Share, Share,

YTD Second Quarter 2026 condensed financial information by Operating Segment: (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West/ Vivint Corp/ Total

Other Smart Elim

Appendix Table A-4: YTD Second Quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income 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) Available for Common Stockholders: (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West/ Vivint Corp/ Total   Earnings Earnings

Other Smart Elim Per Per

Home Share, Share,

YTD Second Quarter 2025 condensed financial information by Operating Segment: (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West/ Vivint Corp/ Total

Other Smart Elim

Appendix Table A-5: Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)

The following table summarizes the calculation of FCFbG providing a reconciliation from Adjusted EBITDA and Cash provided by operating activities: Three Months Ended (In millions)   6/30/2026   6/30/2025 Adjusted EBITDA   $ 1,217     $ 909 Interest payments, net     (221 )     (103 ) Income tax payments     (44 )     (53 ) Gross capitalized contract costs     (387 )     (311 ) Collateral/working capital/other assets and liabilities     552       9 Cash provided by operating activities     1,117       451 Net (payments)/receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include     (3 )     13 financing elements Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs(1)     38       29 Adjustment for change in collateral     (156 )     426 Other(2)     34       1 Adjusted cash provided by operating activities     1,030       920 Maintenance capital expenditures, net     (79 )     (67 ) Environmental capital expenditures     (8 )     (14 ) Cost of acquisition     82       75 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)   $ 1,025     $ 914 (1 )Three months ended 6/30/26 includes $16 million from acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs and $20 million cost to achieve payments (see Appendix table A-1), plus $2 million cash payments accrued in prior quarter; three months ended 6/30/25 includes $40 million from acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs and $4 million cost to achieve payments (see Appendix table A-2), less $15 million non-cash acquisition costs and non-cash stock-based compensation (2 )Three months ended 6/30/26 includes a $15 million payment for a legal matter

Appendix Table A-6: Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)

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

Six Months Ended (In millions)   6/30/2026   6/30/2025 Adjusted EBITDA   $ 2,297     $ 2,035 Interest payments, net     (403 )     (241 ) Income tax payments     (73 )     (60 ) Gross capitalized contract costs     (587 )     (486 ) Collateral/working capital/other assets and liabilities     (286 )     58 Cash provided by operating activities     948       1,306 Net receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing     16       38 elements Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs(1)     90       41 Adjustment for change in collateral     (14 )     (197 ) Other(2)     13       4 Adjusted cash provided by operating activities     1,053       1,192 Maintenance capital expenditures, net(3)     (173 )     (52 ) Environmental capital expenditures     (13 )     (19 ) Cost of acquisition     92       86 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)   $ 959     $ 1,207 (1) Six months ended 6/30/26 includes from Table A-3 $61 million acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs, $29 million cost to achieve payments; Six months ended 6/30/25 includes from Table A-4 $51 million acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs, $7 million cost to achieve payments, excludes $17 million non-cash acquisition costs and non-cash stock-based compensation (2 )Six months ended 6/30/26 includes a $15 million payment for a legal matter (3) Six months ended 6/30/25 is presented net of W.A. Parish Unit 8 insurance recoveries related to property, plant and equipment of $100 million

Appendix Table A-7: Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Sources and Uses of Liquidity

The following table summarizes the sources and uses of liquidity for the six months ended June 30, 2026: (In millions) Six months ended June 30, 2026 Sources: Adjusted cash provided by operating activities $ 1,053 Proceeds from credit facilities   8,675 Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   3,652 Change in availability under revolving credit facility and collective   178 collateral facilities Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities   108 Proceeds from sales of assets, net   44 Sales of emissions allowances   44 Uses: Repayments to credit facilities   (7,226 ) Payments for acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired   (7,101 ) Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases   (1,619 ) Payments for share repurchase activity and excise tax   (931 ) Investments and integration capital expenditures   (469 ) Payments of dividends to preferred and common stockholders   (235 ) Maintenance and environmental capital expenditures   (186 ) Equivalent shares purchased in lieu of tax withholdings   (99 ) Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs(1)   (90 ) Payments of deferred financing costs   (84 ) Purchases of emissions allowances   (41 ) Payments for debt extinguishment costs   (9 ) Other   (12 ) Change in Total Liquidity   (4,348 ) (1) Six months ended 6/30/26 includes from Table A-3 $61 million acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs, $29 million cost to achieve payments

Appendix Table A-8: 2026 Guidance Reconciliation

The following table summarizes the 2026 Guidance calculations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income: 2026 (In millions, except per share amounts)   Guidance(8,9) Net Income(1)   $1,325 - $1,755 Interest expense, net   1,195 Income tax expense(2)   490 - 560 Depreciation and amortization(3)   1,955 ARO expense   30 Stock-based compensation   120 Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs   110 Other(4)   100 Adjusted EBITDA   $5,325 - $5,825 Adjusted interest expense, net(5)   (1,195) Depreciation and amortization(3)   (1,955) Adjusted Income before income taxes   $2,175 - $2,675 Adjusted income tax expense(6)   (423) - (493) Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends   $1,752 - $2,182 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock   (67) Adjusted Net Income(7)   $1,685 - $2,115 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic   214 Adjusted EPS   $7.90 - $9.90 (1 )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 (2 )Represents anticipated GAAP income tax (3) Estimates for the acquired LS Power assets are provisional and subject to revisions until evaluations are completed to assess the fair value of long-lived assets (4) Includes adjustments for sale of assets, deactivation costs, and other and non-recurring charges (5) Excludes mark-to-market gains/losses on interest hedges (6 )Income tax calculated using Adjusted ETR on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG’s tax credits as well as non-recurring tax items, using CAMT rate to accrue tax. Other adjustments are shown on pre-tax basis (7 )Adjusted Net Income as shown here is 'Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders' (8 )Items may not sum due to rounding (9) Includes 11 months of ownership of the portfolio acquired from LS Power

Appendix Table A-9: 2026 Guidance Reconciliation

The following table summarizes the calculation of FCFbG providing a reconciliation from Adjusted EBITDA and Cash provided by operating activities: 2026 (In millions) Guidance(4,5) Adjusted EBITDA $5,325 - $5,825 Interest payments, net(1) (1,100) Income tax payments (70) - (90) Gross capitalized contract costs (1,020) Working capital/other assets and liabilities(2) (135) Cash provided by operating activities(3) $3,000 - $3,480 Acquisition and other costs(2) 110 Adjusted cash provided by operating activities $3,110 - $3,590 Maintenance capital expenditures (450) - (480) Environmental capital expenditures (10) - (20) Cost of acquisition 180 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG) $2,800 - $3,300 (1) Interest payments, net represents Interest expense, net of $(1,195) million on Appendix table A-8 plus $95 million accrued interest expense not yet paid (2) Working capital/other assets and liabilities includes payments for Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs, which is adjusted in Acquisition and other costs, and includes net deferred revenues (3) Excludes fair value adjustments related to derivatives and changes in collateral deposits in support of risk management activities (4) Items may not sum due to rounding (5) Includes 11 months of ownership of the portfolio acquired from LS Power

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.

* 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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