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NRG Energy gains as investors revisit its data-center power pipeline and reaffirmed 2026 outlook
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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
NRG Energy's stock rose 5.4% following investor reassessment after its Q2 update that reaffirmed 2026 financial guidance and introduced a new 1.2 GW data-center power project in Texas with potential expansion. The project aligns with a leading cloud and AI client and is expected to generate significant EBITDA and free cash flow, supported by ongoing share buybacks and higher capacity prices in the Eastern US.
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You have a clearer path to longer-term cash flow from data-center power projects backed by major cloud clients. This is a prime moment to explore partnerships in data-center energy supply or pivot your offering to integrate gas-fired power solutions in Texas.
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