NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is trading at $134.08, which is -27.1% below its all-time high of $184.03. The Drawdown Severity Score is 4.9, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, NRG has experienced 99 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -6.7%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:20 PM EDT
NRG
StockNRG Energy, Inc.
Price
$134.08
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $184.03
Significant
Current Drawdown
-27.1%
Days in Drawdown
66
Avg Max Drawdown
6.7%
Avg Length
79
Drawdown Severity Score™
4.9
NRG - Price & High Water Mark
NRG - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
NRG Energy, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $134.08, which represents a 27.1% decline from its all-time high of $184.03. This drawdown has persisted for 66 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, NRG Energy, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 6.7% in depth, with an average duration of 79 days. NRG Energy, Inc. has gone through 99 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for NRG Energy, Inc. in the last 14 years was 32.6%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 526 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for NRG Energy, Inc. currently stands at 4.87. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 3.0 and 5.0 indicates an elevated drawdown that's larger than historical averages—may present an entry point for opportunistic investors.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing NRG Energy, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 99 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Ongoing | 66 days | -27.1% | $184.03 | $134.08 | — |
| 2025-08-05 | 2025-10-29 | 86 days | -16.8% | $173.46 | $144.40 | $178.04 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-30 | 31 days | -10.9% | $161.83 | $144.21 | $165.73 |
| 2025-05-20 | 2025-06-26 | 38 days | -7.8% | $160.40 | $147.91 | $160.70 |
| 2025-05-14 | 2025-05-16 | 3 days | -1.9% | $155.90 | $153.01 | $158.37 |
| 2025-05-09 | 2025-05-12 | 4 days | -0.8% | $119.72 | $118.71 | $149.83 |
| 2025-05-05 | 2025-05-06 | 2 days | -0.4% | $116.04 | $115.63 | $116.40 |
| 2025-02-27 | 2025-05-01 | 63 days | -26.2% | $112.29 | $82.84 | $113.55 |
| 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-26 | 7 days | -8.9% | $111.38 | $101.50 | $112.29 |
| 2025-01-27 | 2025-02-18 | 23 days | -13.2% | $110.86 | $96.18 | $110.88 |
| 2025-01-22 | 2025-01-24 | 3 days | -1.1% | $110.05 | $108.87 | $110.86 |
| 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-21 | 5 days | -1.4% | $104.58 | $103.11 | $110.05 |
| 2024-12-02 | 2025-01-15 | 45 days | -12.6% | $100.24 | $87.62 | $102.67 |
| 2024-11-27 | 2024-11-29 | 3 days | -2.2% | $99.80 | $97.56 | $100.24 |
| 2024-11-22 | 2024-11-26 | 5 days | -5.2% | $95.59 | $90.64 | $99.80 |
| 2024-11-08 | 2024-11-21 | 14 days | -4.9% | $95.10 | $90.41 | $95.59 |
| 2024-10-07 | 2024-11-07 | 32 days | -10.5% | $93.64 | $83.77 | $95.10 |
| 2024-10-02 | 2024-10-03 | 2 days | -0.2% | $90.99 | $90.84 | $92.37 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-01 | 2 days | -0.1% | $89.59 | $89.47 | $90.99 |
| 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-25 | 2 days | -0.1% | $86.43 | $86.35 | $87.64 |
| 2024-05-28 | 2024-09-20 | 116 days | -19.5% | $84.00 | $67.66 | $85.53 |
| 2024-05-16 | 2024-05-24 | 9 days | -4.0% | $82.53 | $79.19 | $84.00 |
| 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-15 | 3 days | -1.9% | $81.71 | $80.17 | $82.53 |
| 2024-05-07 | 2024-05-09 | 3 days | -5.8% | $76.08 | $71.70 | $79.86 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2024-05-02 | 21 days | -6.2% | $72.46 | $67.97 | $73.39 |
| 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-11 | 3 days | -1.4% | $71.70 | $70.69 | $72.46 |
| 2024-04-04 | 2024-04-05 | 2 days | -1.8% | $69.95 | $68.68 | $70.69 |
| 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-03 | 2 days | -2.2% | $68.14 | $66.64 | $69.95 |
| 2024-03-26 | 2024-04-01 | 7 days | -3.3% | $66.18 | $64.00 | $68.14 |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | 2 days | -0.1% | $65.22 | $65.12 | $65.25 |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-12 | 5 days | -1.6% | $59.70 | $58.72 | $60.52 |
| 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-29 | 25 days | -5.8% | $53.16 | $50.08 | $53.74 |
| 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-01 | 3 days | -1.8% | $52.49 | $51.52 | $52.70 |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-25 | 3 days | -1.3% | $50.80 | $50.16 | $51.76 |
| 2024-01-09 | 2024-01-19 | 11 days | -3.3% | $50.36 | $48.69 | $50.63 |
| 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-08 | 11 days | -1.2% | $50.00 | $49.41 | $50.36 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 5 days | -0.2% | $48.29 | $48.20 | $48.98 |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2 days | -1.3% | $48.24 | $47.61 | $48.29 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2 days | -1.1% | $47.00 | $46.48 | $47.01 |
| 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-12 | 9 days | -1.9% | $46.63 | $45.76 | $46.95 |
| 2023-11-20 | 2023-12-01 | 12 days | -6.0% | $46.35 | $43.58 | $46.63 |
| 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-13 | 7 days | -1.5% | $44.10 | $43.45 | $44.43 |
| 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-06 | 4 days | -0.3% | $43.51 | $43.38 | $44.10 |
| 2022-05-26 | 2023-11-02 | 526 days | -32.6% | $42.59 | $28.70 | $43.51 |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-05-25 | 6 days | -1.1% | $42.01 | $41.56 | $42.59 |
| 2021-09-03 | 2022-05-17 | 257 days | -23.0% | $40.44 | $31.14 | $41.09 |
| 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-02 | 2 days | -0.6% | $40.44 | $40.19 | $40.44 |
| 2021-08-26 | 2021-08-31 | 6 days | -1.8% | $40.38 | $39.63 | $40.44 |
| 2021-08-10 | 2021-08-24 | 15 days | -2.8% | $38.86 | $37.78 | $38.92 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-08-06 | 144 days | -26.2% | $38.25 | $28.25 | $38.86 |
| 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-15 | 32 days | -15.3% | $37.51 | $31.79 | $38.25 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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NRG Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$134.08
High-water mark
$184.03
Current drawdown
-27.1%
Days in drawdown
66
This NRG page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior NRG Energy, Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About NRG
NRG Energy, Inc. has dropped 15%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 175 days with an average max drop of -22.8%.
The current drawdown of -27.1% has lasted 66 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2022 to Nov 2023 | -32.6% | 526 days |
| Feb 2025 to May 2025 | -26.2% | 63 days |
| Mar 2021 to Aug 2021 | -26.2% | 144 days |
| Sep 2021 to May 2022 | -23.0% | 257 days |
| May 2024 to Sep 2024 | -19.5% | 116 days |
| Aug 2025 to Oct 2025 | -16.8% | 86 days |
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