NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is one of the stocks listed in our article, Jim Cramer recently discussed these 10 S&P 500 stocks. The company was second on the list of S&P 500 winners in the first six months of 2025, and Cramer stated:
“Next up is NRG Energy, which was the second best performer, up 78%. This Houston-based power generation utility is roaring thanks to the insatiable demand for electricity in the year of AI data centers. Lately, these power generation utilities have been huge winners. I mean, we saw it with Constellation Energy, Vistra. It’s happening again with NRG. However, NRG is only partly an independent power producer.
Jim Cramer on NRG: “Wall Street Loves the Fact That They’re Doubling Down on Power Generation”
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NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) is an energy and home services provider that produces and sells electricity through multiple generation sources. The company delivers smart home technologies and provides retail offerings and energy management services across its customer base.
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