NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is trading at $170.24, which is -7.5% below its all-time high of $184.03. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.3, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, NRG has experienced 99 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -6.7%.
Data last updated: April 14, 2026 at 07:59 AM EDT
NRG
StockNRG Energy, Inc.
Price
$170.24
as of Apr 13, 2026
All Time High: $184.03
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-7.5%
Days in Drawdown
33
Avg Max Drawdown
6.7%
Avg Length
79
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.3
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 in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-04-13, the stock is trading at $170.24, down 7.5% from its all-time high of $184.03. This pullback has lasted 33 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 1.34. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | Ongoing | 33 days | -7.5% | $184.03 | $170.24 | — |
| 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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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 -7.5% has lasted 33 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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