NRG Reaffirms 2026 Guidance as BYOP Project Adds a New Growth Engine

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What changed

Compared with the prior quarter, NRG introduced a 1.2 GW Texas BYOP project with a projected $500 million of annual adjusted EBITDA and $375 million of free cash flow before growth. Capital spending now includes $721 million for data-center build-out, and management highlighted additional turbine capacity secured through 2032.

Guidance delta

2026 guidance was maintained. Management said first-half results were affected by softer ERCOT prices and RGGI costs but remained within range.

Key takeaways

• Q2 adjusted EBITDA increased 34% year over year to $1.2 billion, supported by the LS Power acquisition and higher PJM capacity values.
• NRG introduced a 1.2 GW Texas BYOP project for a global cloud and AI hyperscaler, targeting late-2029 commercial operation.
• The company plans $3.2 billion of capital spending, including $721 million for data-center build-out, while maintaining at least $1 billion of annual share repurchases.

Management priorities

• Complete the Texas BYOP project and evaluate expansion to 2.4 GW.
• Pursue additional PJM capacity upgrades and bilateral opportunities.
• Maintain disciplined capital allocation while exploring financing or partnership structures.