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EX-99 2 nrgq22026ex991.htm EX-99 DocumentExhibit 99.1NRG Energy Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms 2026 Financial Guidance Reaffirming 2026 guidance ranges Advancing Bring Your Own Power strategy with hyperscaler for 1.2 GW CCGT in Texas Achieved commercial operations at 415 MW T.H. Wharton facility, NRG's first new build generation asset in nearly a decade remaining two Texas Energy Fund projects on time and on budgetHOUSTON August 4, 2026 NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE NRG) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and reports GAAP Net Income of $506 million, GAAP Earnings per Share (EPS) basic of $2.32, and GAAP Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $1,117 million. The Company's non-GAAP metrics are Adjusted Net Income of $315 million, Adjusted EPS of $1.49, Adjusted EBITDA of $1,217 million, and Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG) of $1,025 million for the second quarter of 2026. Today we provided a progress update on our Bring Your Own Power data center strategy, said Robert Gaudette, President CEO. This is the model for how large load growth should work. The customer supports the investment, with reliability and affordability protected for all. We also delivered a solid second quarter and are reaffirming our 2026 guidance. I am confident in the discipline and execution that continue to drive NRG forward. Consolidated Financial ResultsTable 1 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In millions, except per share amounts) 6 30 2026 6 30 2025 6 30 2026 6 30 2025 GAAP Net Income (Loss) $ 506 $ (104) $ 631 $ 646 Adjusted Net Incomea b $ 315 $ 339 $ 623 $ 870 GAAP EPS basicc $ 2.32 $ (0.62) $ 2.86 $ 3.11 Adjusted EPSa d $ 1.49 $ 1.73 $ 2.98 $ 4.42 Adjusted EBITDAa $ 1,217 $ 909 $ 2,297 $ 2,035 GAAP Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 1,117 $ 451 $ 948 $ 1,306 Free Cash Flow Before Growth Investments (FCFbG)a $ 1,025 $ 914 $ 959 $ 1,207 a Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, and FCFbG are non-GAAP financial measures see Appendix tables A-1 through A-6 for GAAP reconciliations. Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EBITDA exclude fair value adjustments related to derivativesb Adjusted Net Income as shown here is 'Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders' see Appendix tables A-1 through A-4c GAAP Net Income (Loss) per Weighted Average Common Share - Basic d Adjusted EPS calculated based on Adjusted Net Income divided by weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic1NRG reported GAAP Net Income of $506 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $610 million from the prior year. The improvement was due to the addition of the portfolio of assets acquired from LS Power and higher realized capacity prices in the East, partially offset by milder weather and higher supply costs. Results also benefited from unrealized, non-cash gains on economic hedges, primarily in the East, compared to losses in the prior year. These hedge positions are adjusted to market value each period, while the related customer contracts are not. As a result, the accounting treatment can result in temporary unrealized gains or losses that may differ from expected results when the contracts settle. Adjusted Net Income for the second quarter 2026 is $315 million, $24 million lower than prior year, primarily driven by higher interest expense and depreciation and amortization related to the acquisition of the portfolio of assets acquired from LS Power, partially offset by a $308 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA, the impacts of which are described in the segment results below. Adjusted EPS is $1.49 for the second quarter 2026, $0.24 lower than prior year. The second quarter 2026 Adjusted EPS results include the financial impacts from Adjusted Net Income and impacts of shares issued as part of the completed acquisition of generation assets and CPower from LS Power.Reaffirming 2026 GuidanceNRG is reaffirming its guidance for 2026 as set forth below.Table 2 Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, and FCFbG Guidance for 2026a 2026 (In millions, except per share amounts) Guidance Adjusted Net Income $1,685 - $2,115 Adjusted EPS $7.90 - $9.90 Adjusted EBITDA $5,325 - $5,825 FCFbG $2,800 - $3,300 a Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, and FCFbG are non-GAAP financial measures see Appendix tables A-8 and A-9 for GAAP reconciliations. Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA exclude fair value adjustments related to derivatives. The Company does not guide to GAAP Net Income due to the impact of such fair value adjustments related to derivatives in a given year.2026 Capital AllocationThe Company plans to return $1.0 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and approximately $407 million through common stock dividends in 2026, as part of its previously announced 2026 capital allocation plan. Through July 31, 2026, the Company completed $932 million in share repurchases and distributed $202 million in common stock dividends.On July 22, 2026, NRG declared a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per common share, or $1.90 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on August 17, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of August 3, 2026.NRG's share repurchase program and common stock dividend are subject to maintaining satisfactory credit metrics, available capital, market conditions, and compliance with associated laws and regulations. The timing and amount of any shares of common stock repurchased under the share repurchase authorization will be determined by NRG s management based on market conditions and other factors. NRG will only repurchase shares when management believes it would not jeopardize the Company s ability to maintain satisfactory credit ratings.NRG Strategic DevelopmentsAdvanced BYOP Data Center StrategyNRG advanced its Bring Your Own Power (BYOP) strategy with a leading global cloud and AI hyperscaler. The parties are aligned on principal commercial terms for the development of a 1.2 GW combined cycle natural gas generation facility in Texas and remains subject to final documentation and approvals. This update highlights NRG's BYOP strategy of meeting large load growth through customer-backed generation investment to support grid reliability, energy affordability, and local communities. Texas Energy Fund (TEF)On May 26, 2026, NRG achieved commercial operations at its first project, the 415 MW T.H. Wharton facility. The project satisfied the eligibility requirements for the completion bonus grant program, and on June 17, 2026, the Company entered into a 2completion bonus grant agreement with the PUCT for T.H. Wharton for up to $54.72 million, to be paid in ten annual installments, subject to performance of the facility, beginning after the initial test period ends on May 31, 2027. NRG's two additional TEF projects remain on time and on budget. Through the program, NRG plans to bring online a total of 1.5 GW of new, reliable, affordable power generation by mid-2028 to support the increasing energy demands of Texas consumers.Segment Results Table 3 Adjusted EBITDAa (In millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Segment 6 30 2026 6 30 2025 6 30 2026 6 30 2025 Texas $ 381 $ 512 $ 597 $ 811 East 469 99 933 573 West Otherb 66 39 172 112 Vivint Smart Home 301 259 595 539 Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,217 $ 909 $ 2,297 $ 2,035 a Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure see Appendix tables A-1 through A-4 for GAAP reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (by operating segment) to GAAP Net Income (by operating segment). Adjusted EBITDA excludes fair value adjustments related to derivativesb Includes Corporate activitiesTexas Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $381 million, $131 million lower than the prior year. For the first six months of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $597 million, $214 million lower than prior year. Results were primarily driven by higher supply costs, mild winter weather, including a 30% decrease in heating degree days as compared to prior year leading to lower retail load, and additional operating expenses for the new generation assets.East Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $469 million, $370 million higher than the prior year. For the first six months of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $933 million, $360 million higher than prior year. Results were primarily driven by contribution of the new generation assets and CPower and higher capacity prices for owned generation, partially offset by higher power supply costs during Winter Storm Fern and lower natural gas margins.West Other Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $66 million, $27 million higher than the prior year. For the first six months of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $172 million, $60 million higher than prior year. The increase was primarily driven by lower operating expenses associated with a lease expiration in May 2025. Vivint Smart Home Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $301 million, $42 million higher than the prior year. For the first six months of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $595 million, $56 million higher than prior year. The increase for both the quarter and the first six months of 2026 is attributable to higher new customer adds and an increase in monthly recurring service margin per customer. Liquidity and Capital ResourcesTable 4 Corporate Liquidity (In millions) 6 30 26 12 31 25 Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 162 $ 4,708 Restricted Cash 50 30 Total $ 212 $ 4,738 Total availability under revolving credit facility and collective collateral facilitiesa 5,068 4,890 Total liquidity, excluding funds deposited by counterparties $ 5,280 $ 9,628 a Total capacity of the revolving credit facility and collective collateral facilities was $9.0 billion and $7.7 billion as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively3As of June 30, 2026, NRG's unrestricted cash was approximately $0.2 billion, and $5.1 billion was available under the Company s credit facilities. Total liquidity was $5.3 billion, which was $4.3 billion lower than December 31, 2025, primarily driven by funding of the acquisition of generation assets and CPower from LS Power.Earnings Conference CallOn August 4, 2026, NRG will host a conference call at 9 00 a.m. Eastern (8 00 a.m. Central) to discuss these results. Investors, the news media and others may access the live webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials through the investor relations website under presentations and webcasts on investors.nrg.com. The webcast will be archived on the site for those unable to listen in real-time.About NRGNRG is a leading provider of electricity, natural gas, and smart home solutions to eight million customers across North America. The company operates a customer-first platform supported by a diversified supply strategy and the safe, reliable operation of approximately 25 GW of power generation. NRG plays a meaningful role in competitive energy markets and our innovative team is creating the flexible and affordable solutions that households and large businesses need today and in the future.Forward-Looking StatementsIn addition to historical information, the information presented in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and can typically be identified by terminology such as may, should, could, objective, projection, forecast, goal, guidance, outlook, expect, intend, seek, plan, think, anticipate, estimate, predict, target, potential or continue or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about NRG's future revenues, income, indebtedness, capital structure, plans, expectations, objectives, projected financial performance and or business results and other future events, and views of economic and market conditions.Although NRG believes that its expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct, and actual results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated herein include, among others, general economic conditions, the imposition of tariffs, the escalation of international trade disputes, and the occurrence or re-escalation of geopolitical conflicts (including the hostilities with Iran and the conflicts in the Middle East) and inflationary impacts resulting therefrom, risks associated with the integration of the portfolio of assets acquired from LS Power, including potential disruption to ongoing operations and other transition difficulties, the inability of the combined company to realize expected synergies and benefits of integration (or that it takes longer than expected) which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively as expected, the emergence of hazards customary in the power industry, weather conditions and extreme weather events, competition in wholesale power, gas and smart home markets, the volatility of energy and fuel prices, the volatility in demand for power and gas, customer affordability concerns that may constrain the pricing of NRG's products and services and limit its ability to recover costs, the failure of customers or counterparties to perform under contracts, changes in the wholesale power and gas markets, the failure of NRG s expectations regarding load growth to materialize, changes in government or market regulations, the condition of capital markets generally and NRG s ability to access capital markets, NRG s ability to execute its supply strategy, risks related to data privacy, cyberterrorism and inadequate cybersecurity, the loss of data, unanticipated outages at NRG s generation facilities, operational and reputational risks related to the use of artificial intelligence and the adherence to developing laws and regulations related to the use thereof, NRG s ability to achieve its net debt targets, adverse results in current and future litigation, complaints, product liability claims and or adverse publicity, failure to identify, execute or successfully implement acquisitions or asset sales, risks of the smart home and security industry, including risks of and publicity surrounding the sales, customer origination and retention process, the impact of changes in consumer spending patterns, consumer preferences, geopolitical tensions, demographic trends, supply chain disruptions, NRG s ability to implement value enhancing improvements to plant operations and company wide processes, NRG s ability to achieve or maintain investment grade credit metrics, NRG s ability to execute definitive agreements for, and proceed with or complete, proposed projects (including the data center project) on the contemplated terms, timeline and budget, the inability to maintain or create successful partnering relationships, NRG s ability to operate its business efficiently, NRG s ability to retain customers, the ability to successfully integrate businesses of acquired assets or companies (including the portfolio acquisition from LS Power), NRG s ability to realize anticipated benefits of transactions (including expected cost savings and other synergies) or the risk that anticipated benefits may take longer to realize than expected, NRG s ability to execute its capital allocation plan, and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in this release and in our Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC ). Achieving investment grade credit metrics is not an indication of or guarantee that NRG 4will receive investment grade credit ratings. Debt and share repurchases may be made from time to time subject to market conditions and other factors, including as permitted by United States securities laws. Furthermore, any common stock dividend is subject to available capital and market conditions.NRG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted cash provided by operating activities, Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EPS guidance are estimates as of August 4, 2026. These estimates are based on assumptions NRG believed to be reasonable as of that date. NRG disclaims any current intention to update such guidance, except as required by law. The foregoing review of factors that could cause NRG s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements included in this press release should be considered in connection with information regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect NRG's future results included in NRG's filings with the SEC at www.sec.gov. For a more detailed discussion of these factors, see the information under the captions Risk Factors and Management s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in NRG s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in subsequent SEC filings. NRG s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication or as of the date they are made.Contacts Media Investors Laura Avant Brendan Mulhern Laura.Avant nrg.com 609.524.4767 5 NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(Unaudited) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (In millions, except per share amounts) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Revenue Revenue $ 7,481 $ 6,740 $ 17,737 $ 15,325 Operating Costs and Expenses Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below) 5,470 5,629 14,328 12,190 Depreciation and amortization 494 344 926 670 Selling, general and administrative costs (excluding amortization of customer acquisition costs of $93, $68, $180, and $133 respectively, which are included in depreciation and amortization shown separately above) 562 724 1,155 1,273 Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs 16 43 61 51 Total operating costs and expenses 6,542 6,740 16,470 14,184 Gain (Loss) on sale of assets 37 37 (7) Operating Income 976 1,304 1,134 Other Income (Expense) Other income, net 6 5 46 19 Loss on debt extinguishment (9) (10) (9) (10) Interest expense (310) (148) (595) (311) Total other expense (313) (153) (558) (302) Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 663 (153) 746 832 Income tax expense (benefit) 157 (49) 115 186 Net Income (Loss) $ 506 $ (104) $ 631 $ 646 Less Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock 17 17 34 34 Net Income (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders $ 489 $ (121) $ 597 $ 612 Income (Loss) per Share Weighted average number of common shares outstanding basic 211 196 209 197 Income (Loss) per Weighted Average Common Share Basic $ 2.32 $ (0.62) $ 2.86 $ 3.11 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding diluted 212 196 210 203 Income (Loss) per Weighted Average Common Share Diluted $ 2.31 $ (0.62) $ 2.84 $ 3.01 6NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)(Unaudited) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (In millions) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Net Income (Loss) $ 506 $ (104) $ 631 $ 646 Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Foreign currency translation adjustments (3) 13 (4) 15 Defined benefit plans 1 (2) 1 Other comprehensive (loss) income (3) 14 (6) 16 Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ 503 $ (90) $ 625 $ 662 7NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 (In millions, except share data) (Unaudited) (Audited) ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 162 $ 4,708 Funds deposited by counterparties 167 260 Restricted cash 50 30 Accounts receivable, net 3,534 4,065 Inventory 793 461 Derivative instruments 3,188 2,189 Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities 441 365 Prepayments and other current assets 1,318 1,069 Total current assets 9,653 13,147 Property, plant and equipment, net 14,076 3,632 Other Assets Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 142 130 Goodwill 8,815 5,017 Customer relationships, net 1,177 1,203 Other intangible assets, net 963 1,106 Derivative instruments 1,617 1,568 Deferred income taxes 1,725 1,843 Other non-current assets 1,772 1,494 Total other assets 16,211 12,361 Total Assets $ 39,940 $ 29,140 8 June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 (In millions, except share data) (Unaudited) (Audited) LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Current Liabilities Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases $ 1,512 $ 31 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 41 35 Accounts payable 2,579 2,834 Derivative instruments 3,120 2,257 Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities 167 260 Deferred revenue current 837 748 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,719 1,864 Total current liabilities 9,975 8,029 Other Liabilities Long-term debt and finance leases 21,744 16,412 Non-current operating lease liabilities 170 144 Derivative instruments 1,327 1,103 Deferred income taxes 15 15 Deferred revenue non-current 984 895 Other non-current liabilities 870 861 Total other liabilities 25,110 19,430 Total Liabilities 35,085 27,459 Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders Equity Preferred stock 10,000,000 shares authorized 650,000 Series A shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, aggregate liquidation preference of $650 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 650 650 Common stock $0.01 par value 500,000,000 shares authorized 225,198,900 and 199,828,615 shares issued and 210,307,902 and 190,376,607 shares outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 2 2 Additional paid-in-capital 3,880 215 Retained earnings 2,374 1,982 Treasury stock, at cost 14,890,998 shares and 9,452,008 shares at June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively (1,964) (1,087) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (87) (81) Total Stockholders Equity 4,855 1,681 Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity $ 39,940 $ 29,140 9NRG ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, (In millions) 2026 2025 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net income $ 631 $ 646 Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of customer relationships and other intangible assets 602 444 Amortization of capitalized contract costs 324 226 Accretion of asset retirement obligations 17 20 Provision for credit losses 104 113 Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts premiums 10 13 Loss on debt extinguishment 9 10 Amortization of in-the-money contracts and emissions allowances 47 51 Amortization of unearned equity compensation 72 62 Net (gain) loss on sale of assets and disposal of assets (38) 10 Gain on proceeds from insurance recoveries for Property, plant and equipment, net (100) Changes in derivative instruments (61) 18 Changes in current and deferred income taxes and liability for uncertain tax benefits (33) 126 Changes in collateral deposits in support of risk management activities 14 197 Changes in other working capital Accounts receivable, net 910 (17) Inventory (156) 16 Prepayments and other current assets (441) (368) Accounts payable (780) (39) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (164) (120) Other assets and liabilities (119) (2) Cash provided by operating activities $ 948 $ 1,306 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Payments for acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired $ (7,101) $ (586) Capital expenditures (655) (595) Proceeds from sales of assets, net 44 6 Purchases of emissions allowances (41) (10) Sales of emissions allowances 44 3 Proceeds from insurance recoveries for Property, plant and equipment, net 100 Cash used in investing activities $ (7,709) $ (1,082) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Equivalent shares purchased in lieu of tax withholdings $ (99) $ (77) Payments for share repurchase activity and excise tax (931) (603) Payments of dividends to preferred and common stockholders (235) (207) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 3,652 Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases (1,619) (10) Payments for debt extinguishment costs (9) Payments of deferred financing costs (84) (31) Net receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements 16 38 Proceeds from credit facilities 8,675 865 Repayments to credit facilities (7,226) (730) Cash provided by (used in) financing activities $ 2,140 $ (755) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 2 1 Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties and Restricted Cash (4,619) (530) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period 4,998 1,173 Cash and Cash Equivalents, Funds Deposited by Counterparties and Restricted Cash at End of Period $ 379 $ 643 10Appendix Table A-1 Second Quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation by Operating Segment and Consolidated Adjusted EPS ReconciliationThe following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West Other Vivint Smart Home Corp Elim Total Earnings Per Share, Basic 6, 7 Earnings Per Share, Diluted 6, 7 Net Income (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders $ 289 $ 506 $ 155 $ 71 $ (532) $ 489 $ 2.32 $ 2.31 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock 17 17 0.08 0.08 Net Income (Loss) $ 289 $ 506 $ 155 $ 71 $ (515) $ 506 $ 2.40 $ 2.39 Plus Interest expense, net 305 305 1.45 1.44 Income tax expense 157 157 0.74 0.74 Loss on debt extinguishment 9 9 0.04 0.04 Depreciation and amortization 123 134 7 216 14 494 2.34 2.33 ARO expense 6 4 10 0.05 0.05 Contract and emission credit amortization, net 1 (10) 1 (8) (0.04) (0.04) Stock-based compensation1 12 7 1 8 28 0.13 0.13 Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs 16 16 0.08 0.08 Cost to achieve1 3 5 12 20 0.09 0.09 Deactivation costs 1 2 3 0.01 0.01 Loss (gain) on sale of assets 6 (43) (37) (0.18) (0.17) Other and non-recurring charges 2 1 1 (1) 3 0.01 0.01 Mark to market (MtM) (gain) on economic hedges2 (56) (180) (53) (289) (1.37) (1.36) Adjusted EBITDA $ 381 $ 469 $ 69 $ 301 $ (3) $ 1,217 $ 5.77 $ 5.74 Adjusted interest expense, net3 (313) (313) (1.48) (1.48) Depreciation and amortization (123) (134) (7) (216) (14) (494) (2.34) (2.33) Adjusted Income before income taxes 258 335 62 85 (330) 410 1.94 1.93 Adjusted income tax expense4 (78) (78) (0.37) (0.37) Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends 258 335 62 85 (408) 332 1.57 1.57 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock (17) (17) (0.08) (0.08) Adjusted Net Income5 $ 258 $ 335 $ 62 $ 85 $ (425) $ 315 $ 1.49 $ 1.49 1 Stock-based compensation of $1 million is reflected in cost to achieve. Stock-based compensation includes employee stock purchase plan expense2 Gain of $(289) million was primarily driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses on contracts that settled during the period as well as an increase in the value of open positions in East as a result of increases in RGGI prices3 Excludes mark-to-market gain on interest hedges of $8 million4 Income tax calculated using Adjusted effective tax rate (ETR) on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG s tax credits as well as non-recurring tax items, using CAMT rate to accrue tax. Other adjustments are shown on pre-tax basis5 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is 'Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders'6 Items may not sum due to rounding7 Earnings per share amounts are based on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic of 211 million and on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted of 212 million for the three months ended June 30, 202611Second Quarter 2026 condensed financial information by Operating Segment (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West Other Vivint Smart Home Corp Elim Total Revenue1 $ 2,747 $ 3,484 $ 644 $ 587 $ (13) $ 7,449 Cost of fuel, purchased power and other cost of sales2 1,886 2,682 538 60 (6) 5,160 Economic gross margin 861 802 106 527 (7) 2,289 Operations maintenance and other cost of operations3 294 180 11 75 (1) 559 Selling, marketing, general and administrative4 187 152 27 151 (2) 515 Other (1) 1 (1) (1) (2) Adjusted EBITDA $ 381 $ 469 $ 69 $ 301 $ (3) $ 1,217 Adjusted interest expense, net5 (313) (313) Depreciation and amortization (123) (134) (7) (216) (14) (494) Adjusted Income before income taxes 258 335 62 85 (330) 410 Adjusted income tax expense5 (78) (78) Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends 258 335 62 85 (408) 332 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock (17) (17) Adjusted Net Income5 $ 258 $ 335 $ 62 $ 85 $ (425) $ 315 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic 211 Adjusted EPS $ 1.49 1 Excludes MtM gain of $(18) million and contract amortization of $(14) million 2 Includes TDSP expense, capacity and emission credits3 Excludes ARO expense of $10 million, deactivation costs of $3 million, stock-based compensation of $2 million and other and non-recurring charges of $1 million4 Excludes stock-based compensation of $26 million, cost to achieve of $20 million and other and non-recurring charges of $1 million5 See previous table for details12Appendix Table A-2 Second Quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation by Operating Segment and Consolidated Adjusted EPS ReconciliationThe following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West Other Vivint Smart Home Corp Elim Total Earnings Per Share, Basic 8, 9 Earnings Per Share, Diluted 8, 9 Net Income (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders $ 381 $ (346) $ 142 $ (115) $ (183) $ (121) $ (0.62) $ (0.62) Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock 17 17 0.09 0.09 Net Income (Loss) $ 381 $ (346) $ 142 $ (115) $ (166) $ (104) $ (0.53) $ (0.53) Plus Interest expense, net 141 141 0.72 0.70 Income tax (benefit) (49) (49) (0.25) (0.24) Loss on debt extinguishment 10 10 0.05 0.05 Depreciation and amortization 93 36 9 195 11 344 1.76 1.70 ARO expense 14 16 30 0.15 0.15 Contract and emission credit amortization, net 3 (2) 2 3 0.02 0.01 Stock-based compensation1 9 3 1 15 28 0.14 0.14 Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs1 40 40 0.20 0.20 Cost to achieve 4 4 0.02 0.02 Deactivation costs 5 5 10 0.05 0.05 Other and non-recurring charges2 1 (1) 3 164 2 169 0.86 0.84 Mark to market (MtM) loss (gain) on economic hedges3 6 388 (111) 283 1.44 1.40 Dilutive impact adjustment on Net (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders4 0.02 Adjusted EBITDA $ 512 $ 99 $ 46 $ 259 $ (7) $ 909 $ 4.64 $ 4.50 Adjusted interest expense, net5 (136) (136) (0.69) (0.67) Depreciation and amortization (93) (36) (9) (195) (11) (344) (1.76) (1.70) Adjusted Income before income taxes 419 63 37 64 (154) 429 2.19 2.12 Adjusted income tax expense6 (73) (73) (0.37) (0.36) Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends 419 63 37 64 (227) 356 1.82 1.76 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock (17) (17) (0.09) (0.08) Adjusted Net Income7 $ 419 $ 63 $ 37 $ 64 $ (244) $ 339 $ 1.73 $ 1.68 1 Stock-based compensation of $5 million is reflected in acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs. Stock-based compensation includes employee stock purchase plan expense 2 Includes $163 million of reserves for legal matters3 Loss of $283 million was primarily driven by unrealized non-cash mark-to-market loss on economic hedges due to declines in forward natural gas and northeast power prices4 Includes the potential dilutive impacts of the Convertible Senior Notes of 4 million shares and equity compensation of 2 million shares for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Under GAAP when there is a net loss, dilutive securities are not included in the diluted share count as they are anti-dilutive. As Adjusted Net Income is in an income position and not a loss position, this line item reflects the impact of the anti-dilutive securities as if they were dilutive5 Excludes mark-to-market loss on interest hedges of $5 million6 Income tax calculated using Adjusted ETR on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG s tax credits as well as non-recurring tax items, using CAMT rate to accrue tax. Other adjustments are shown on pre-tax basis7 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is 'Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders'8 Items may not sum due to rounding9 Earnings per share amounts are based on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic of 196 million and on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted of 202 million as if they were dilutive for the three months ended June 30, 202513Second Quarter 2025 condensed financial information by Operating Segment (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West Other Vivint Smart Home Corp Elim Total Revenue1 $ 2,846 $ 2,735 $ 646 $ 522 $ (8) $ 6,741 Cost of fuel, purchased power and other cost of sales2 1,846 2,367 526 55 (2) 4,792 Economic gross margin 1,000 368 120 467 (6) 1,949 Operations maintenance and other cost of operations3 284 121 42 61 2 510 Selling, marketing, general administrative4 204 149 34 147 (1) 533 Other (1) (2) (3) Adjusted EBITDA $ 512 $ 99 $ 46 $ 259 $ (7) $ 909 Adjusted interest expense, net5 (136) (136) Depreciation and amortization (93) (36) (9) (195) (11) (344) Adjusted Income before income taxes 419 63 37 64 (154) 429 Adjusted income tax expense5 (73) (73) Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends 419 63 37 64 (227) 356 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock (17) (17) Adjusted Net Income5 $ 419 $ 63 $ 37 $ 64 $ (244) $ 339 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic 196 Adjusted EPS $ 1.73 1 Excludes MtM loss of $1 million2 Includes TDSP expense, capacity and emission credits3 Excludes ARO expense of $30 million, deactivation costs of $10 million and stock-based compensation of $2 million4 Excludes other and non-recurring charges of $164 million, stock-based compensation of $26 million, cost to achieve of $4 million and acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs of $(3) million5 See previous table for details14Appendix Table A-3 YTD Second Quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation by Operating Segment and Consolidated Adjusted EPS ReconciliationThe following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West Other Vivint Smart Home Corp Elim Total Earnings Per Share, Basic 6,7 Earnings Per Share, Diluted 6,7 Net Income (Loss) Available for common stockholders $ 318 $ 744 $ 200 $ 146 $ (811) $ 597 $ 2.86 $ 2.84 Cumulative Dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock 34 34 0.16 0.16 Net Income (Loss) $ 318 $ 744 $ 200 $ 146 $ (777) $ 631 $ 3.02 $ 3.00 Plus Interest expense, net 546 546 2.61 2.60 Income tax expense 115 115 0.55 0.55 Loss on debt extinguishment 9 9 0.04 0.04 Depreciation and amortization 231 236 15 416 28 926 4.43 4.41 ARO expense 9 8 17 0.08 0.08 Contract and emission credit amortization, net 3 (2) 2 3 0.01 0.01 Stock-based compensation1 33 18 2 18 71 0.34 0.34 Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs 61 61 0.29 0.29 Cost to achieve1 5 11 13 29 0.14 0.14 Deactivation costs 1 3 4 0.02 0.02 Loss (gain) on sale of assets 6 (43) (37) (0.18) (0.18) Other and non-recurring charges 2 4 6 0.03 0.03 Mark to market (MtM) (gain) loss on economic hedges2 (5) (80) 1 (84) (0.40) (0.40) Adjusted EBITDA $ 597 $ 933 $ 177 $ 595 $ (5) $ 2,297 $ 10.99 $ 10.94 Adjusted Interest expense, net3 (560) (560) (2.68) (2.67) Depreciation and amortization (231) (236) (15) (416) (28) (926) (4.43) (4.41) Adjusted Income before income taxes 366 697 162 179 (593) 811 3.88 3.86 Adjusted income tax expense4 (154) (154) (0.74) (0.73) Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends 366 697 162 179 (747) 657 3.14 3.13 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock (34) (34) (0.16) (0.16) Adjusted Net Income5 $ 366 $ 697 $ 162 $ 179 $ (781) $ 623 $ 2.98 $ 2.97 1 Stock-based compensation of $1 million is reflected in cost to achieve. Stock-based compensation includes employee stock purchase plan expense2 Gain of $(84) million was primarily driven by the reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses on contracts that settled during the period as well as an increase in the value of open positions in East as a result of increases in RGGI prices, partially offset by a decrease in the value of open positions in West Other as a result of decreases in natural gas price and CAISO and Alberta power prices3 Excludes mark-to-market gain on interest hedges of $14 million4 Income tax calculated using Adjusted ETR on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG s tax credits as well as non-recurring tax items, using CAMT rate to accrue tax. Other adjustments are shown on pre-tax basis5Adjusted Net Income as shown here is 'Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders'6 Items may not sum due to rounding7 Earnings per share amounts are based on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic of 209 million and on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted of 210 million for the six months ended June 30, 202615YTD Second Quarter 2026 condensed financial information by Operating Segment (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West Other Vivint Smart Home Corp Elim Total Revenue1 $ 5,140 $ 9,954 $ 1,508 $ 1,165 $ (26) $ 17,741 Cost of fuel, purchased power and other cost of sales2 3,594 8,353 1,249 112 (7) 13,301 Economic gross margin 1,546 1,601 259 1,053 (19) 4,440 Operations maintenance and other cost of operations3 564 349 25 146 (1) 1,083 Selling, general and administrative costs4 385 319 56 312 (11) 1,061 Other 1 (2) (1) Adjusted EBITDA $ 597 $ 933 $ 177 $ 595 $ (5) $ 2,297 Adjusted interest expense, net5 (560) (560) Depreciation and amortization (231) (236) (15) (416) (28) (926) Adjusted Income before income taxes 366 697 162 179 (593) 811 Adjusted income tax expense5 (154) (154) Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends 366 697 162 179 (747) 657 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock (34) (34) Adjusted Net Income5 $ 366 $ 697 $ 162 $ 179 $ (781) $ 623 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic 209 Adjusted EPS $ 2.98 1 Excludes MtM loss of $24 million and contract amortization of $(20) million 2 Includes TDSP expense, capacity and emission credits3 Excludes ARO expense of $17 million, stock-based compensation of $7 million, deactivation costs of $4 million and other and non-recurring charges of $1 million4 Excludes stock-based compensation of $64 million, cost to achieve of $29 million and other and non-recurring charges of $1 million5 See previous table for details16Appendix Table A-4 YTD Second Quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation by Operating Segment and Consolidated Adjusted EPS ReconciliationThe following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West Other Vivint Smart Home Corp Elim Total Earnings Per Share, Basic 7, 8 Earnings Per Share, Diluted 7, 8 Net Income (Loss) Available for Common Stockholders $ 718 $ 359 $ 208 $ (61) $ (612) $ 612 $ 3.11 $ 3.01 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock 34 34 0.17 0.17 Net Income (Loss) $ 718 $ 359 $ 208 $ (61) $ (578) $ 646 $ 3.28 $ 3.18 Plus Interest expense, net 290 290 1.47 1.43 Income tax expense 186 186 0.94 0.92 Loss on debt extinguishment 10 10 0.05 0.05 Depreciation and amortization 176 73 18 381 22 670 3.40 3.30 ARO expense 18 2 20 0.10 0.10 Contract and emission credit amortization, net 4 27 2 33 0.17 0.16 Stock-based compensation1 18 7 2 28 55 0.28 0.27 Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs1 1 50 51 0.26 0.25 Cost to achieve1 7 7 0.04 0.03 Deactivation costs 8 7 15 0.08 0.07 Loss on sale of assets 7 7 0.04 0.03 Other and non-recurring charges2 (99) (1) 4 190 (1) 93 0.47 0.46 Mark to market (MtM) (gain) loss on economic hedges3 (32) 99 (115) (48) (0.24) (0.24) Adjusted EBITDA $ 811 $ 573 $ 126 $ 539 $ (14) $ 2,035 $ 10.33 $ 10.02 Adjusted interest expense, net4 (276) (276) (1.40) (1.36) Depreciation and amortization (176) (73) (18) (381) (22) (670) (3.40) (3.30) Adjusted Income before income taxes 635 500 108 158 (312) 1,089 5.53 5.36 Adjusted income tax expense5 (185) (185) (0.94) (0.91) Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends 635 500 108 158 (497) 904 4.59 4.45 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock (34) (34) (0.17) (0.17) Adjusted Net Income6 $ 635 $ 500 $ 108 $ 158 $ (531) $ 870 $ 4.42 $ 4.29 1 Stock-based compensation of $6 million is reflected in acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs and $1 million is reflected in cost to achieve. Stock-based compensation includes employee stock purchase plan expense2 Includes $(100) million of property insurance proceeds and $180 million of reserves for legal matters3 Gain of $(48) million was primarily driven by unrealized non-cash mark-to-market gains on economic hedges in Texas due to increases in ERCOT power prices4 Excludes mark-to-market loss on interest hedges of $14 million5 Income tax calculated using Adjusted ETR on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG s tax credits as well as non-recurring tax items, using CAMT rate to accrue tax. Other adjustments are shown on pre-tax basis6 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is 'Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders'7 Items may not sum due to rounding8 Earnings per share amounts are based on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic of 197 million and on weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted of 203 million for the six months ended June 30, 202517YTD Second Quarter 2025 condensed financial information by Operating Segment (In millions, except per share amounts) Texas East West Other Vivint Smart Home Corp Elim Total Revenue1 $ 5,281 $ 7,336 $ 1,714 $ 1,033 $ (18) $ 15,346 Cost of fuel, purchased power and other cost of sales2 3,544 6,227 1,451 91 (5) 11,308 Economic gross margin 1,737 1,109 263 942 (13) 4,038 Operations maintenance and other cost of operations3 526 252 76 123 1 978 Selling, marketing, general administrative4 400 288 67 280 1,035 Other (4) (6) (10) Adjusted EBITDA $ 811 $ 573 $ 126 $ 539 $ (14) $ 2,035 Adjusted interest expense, net5 (276) (276) Depreciation and amortization (176) (73) (18) (381) (22) (670) Adjusted Income before income taxes 635 500 108 158 (312) 1,089 Adjusted income tax expense5 (185) (185) Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends 635 500 108 158 (497) 904 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock (34) (34) Adjusted Net Income5 $ 635 $ 500 $ 108 $ 158 $ (531) $ 870 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic 197 Adjusted EPS $ 4.42 1 Excludes MtM loss of $16 million and contract amortization of $5 million 2 Includes TDSP expense, capacity and emission credits3 Excludes ARO expense of $20 million, deactivation costs of $15 million, stock-based compensation of $4 million and other and non-recurring charges of $(99) million4 Excludes other and non-recurring charges of $180 million, stock-based compensation of $51 million and cost to achieve of $7 million5 See previous table for details18 Appendix Table A-5 Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)The following table summarizes the calculation of FCFbG providing a reconciliation from Adjusted EBITDA and Cash provided by operating activities Three Months Ended (In millions) 6 30 2026 6 30 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,217 $ 909 Interest payments, net (221) (103) Income tax payments (44) (53) Gross capitalized contract costs (387) (311) Collateral working capital other assets and liabilities 552 9 Cash provided by operating activities 1,117 451 Net (payments) receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements (3) 13 Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs1 38 29 Adjustment for change in collateral (156) 426 Other2 34 1 Adjusted cash provided by operating activities 1,030 920 Maintenance capital expenditures, net (79) (67) Environmental capital expenditures (8) (14) Cost of acquisition 82 75 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG) $ 1,025 $ 914 1 Three months ended 6 30 26 includes $16 million from acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs and $20 million cost to achieve payments (see Appendix table A-1), plus $2 million cash payments accrued in prior quarter three months ended 6 30 25 includes $40 million from acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs and $4 million cost to achieve payments (see Appendix table A-2), less $15 million non-cash acquisition costs and non-cash stock-based compensation 2 Three months ended 6 30 26 includes a $15 million payment for a legal matter19Appendix Table A-6 Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG)The following table summarizes the calculation of FCFbG providing a reconciliation from Adjusted EBITDA and Cash provided by operating activities Six Months Ended (In millions) 6 30 2026 6 30 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $ 2,297 $ 2,035 Interest payments, net (403) (241) Income tax payments (73) (60) Gross capitalized contract costs (587) (486) Collateral working capital other assets and liabilities (286) 58 Cash provided by operating activities 948 1,306 Net receipts from settlement of acquired derivatives that include financing elements 16 38 Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs1 90 41 Adjustment for change in collateral (14) (197) Other2 13 4 Adjusted cash provided by operating activities 1,053 1,192 Maintenance capital expenditures, net3 (173) (52) Environmental capital expenditures (13) (19) Cost of acquisition 92 86 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG) $ 959 $ 1,207 1 Six months ended 6 30 26 includes from Table A-3 $61 million acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs, $29 million cost to achieve payments Six months ended 6 30 25 includes from Table A-4 $51 million acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs, $7 million cost to achieve payments, excludes $17 million non-cash acquisition costs and non-cash stock-based compensation2 Six months ended 6 30 26 includes a $15 million payment for a legal matter3 Six months ended 6 30 25 is presented net of W.A. Parish Unit 8 insurance recoveries related to property, plant and equipment of $100 million20Appendix Table A-7 Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Sources and Uses of LiquidityThe following table summarizes the sources and uses of liquidity for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (In millions) Six months ended June 30, 2026 Sources Adjusted cash provided by operating activities $ 1,053 Proceeds from credit facilities 8,675 Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 3,652 Change in availability under revolving credit facility and collective collateral facilities 178 Cash collateral paid in support of energy risk management activities 108 Proceeds from sales of assets, net 44 Sales of emissions allowances 44 Uses Repayments to credit facilities (7,226) Payments for acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired (7,101) Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases (1,619) Payments for share repurchase activity and excise tax (931) Investments and integration capital expenditures (469) Payments of dividends to preferred and common stockholders (235) Maintenance and environmental capital expenditures (186) Equivalent shares purchased in lieu of tax withholdings (99) Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs1 (90) Payments of deferred financing costs (84) Purchases of emissions allowances (41) Payments for debt extinguishment costs (9) Other (12) Change in Total Liquidity (4,348) 1 Six months ended 6 30 26 includes from Table A-3 $61 million acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs, $29 million cost to achieve payments21Appendix Table A-8 2026 Guidance ReconciliationThe following table summarizes the 2026 Guidance calculations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS and provides a reconciliation from Net Income 2026 (In millions, except per share amounts) Guidance8,9 Net Income1 $1,325 - $1,755 Interest expense, net 1,195 Income tax expense2 490 - 560 Depreciation and amortization3 1,955 ARO expense 30 Stock-based compensation 120 Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs 110 Other4 100 Adjusted EBITDA $5,325 - $5,825 Adjusted interest expense, net5 (1,195) Depreciation and amortization3 (1,955) Adjusted Income before income taxes $2,175 - $2,675 Adjusted income tax expense6 (423) - (493) Adjusted Net Income before Preferred Stock dividends $1,752 - $2,182 Cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock (67) Adjusted Net Income7 $1,685 - $2,115 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic 214 Adjusted EPS $7.90 - $9.90 1 The Company does not guide to Net Income due to the impact of fair value adjustments related to derivatives in a given year. For purposes of guidance, fair value adjustments related to derivatives are assumed to be zero2 Represents anticipated GAAP income tax 3 Estimates for the acquired LS Power assets are provisional and subject to revisions until evaluations are completed to assess the fair value of long-lived assets4 Includes adjustments for sale of assets, deactivation costs, and other and non-recurring charges5 Excludes mark-to-market gains losses on interest hedges6 Income tax calculated using Adjusted ETR on Adjusted Income before income taxes. Adjusted ETR includes impact of NRG s tax credits as well as non-recurring tax items, using CAMT rate to accrue tax. Other adjustments are shown on pre-tax basis7 Adjusted Net Income as shown here is 'Adjusted Net Income available for common stockholders'8 Items may not sum due to rounding9 Includes 11 months of ownership of the portfolio acquired from LS Power22Appendix Table A-9 2026 Guidance ReconciliationThe following table summarizes the calculation of FCFbG providing a reconciliation from Adjusted EBITDA and Cash provided by operating activities 2026 (In millions) Guidance4,5 Adjusted EBITDA $5,325 - $5,825 Interest payments, net1 (1,100) Income tax payments (70) - (90) Gross capitalized contract costs (1,020) Working capital other assets and liabilities2 (135) Cash provided by operating activities3 $3,000 - $3,480 Acquisition and other costs2 110 Adjusted cash provided by operating activities $3,110 - $3,590 Maintenance capital expenditures (450) - (480) Environmental capital expenditures (10) - (20) Cost of acquisition 180 Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG) $2,800 - $3,300 1 Interest payments, net represents Interest expense, net of $(1,195) million on Appendix table A-8 plus $95 million accrued interest expense not yet paid2 Working capital other assets and liabilities includes payments for Acquisition and divestiture integration and transaction costs, which is adjusted in Acquisition and other costs, and includes net deferred revenues3 Excludes fair value adjustments related to derivatives and changes in collateral deposits in support of risk management activities4 Items may not sum due to rounding5 Includes 11 months of ownership of the portfolio acquired from LS Power23Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresNRG reports its financial results in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and supplements with certain non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not recognized in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed in isolation or as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. In addition, other companies may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than NRG does, limiting their usefulness as a comparative measure. NRG uses the following non-GAAP measures to provide additional insight into financial performance Adjusted EBITDA Defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, impact of asset retirement obligation expenses and contract amortization consisting of amortization of power and fuel contracts and amortization of emission allowances) with further adjustments for stock-based compensation, impairment losses, deactivation costs, gains or losses on sales, dispositions or retirements of assets, any mark-to-market gains or losses from forward position of economic hedges, gains or losses on the repurchase, modification or extinguishment of debt, restructuring costs, and other non-recurring items plus adjustments to reflect the Adjusted EBITDA from our unconsolidated investments or non-controlling interests. Adjusted EBITDA is intended to facilitate period-to-period comparisons and is widely used by investors for performance assessment. Adjusted Net Income Defined as net income available to common shareholders excluding the impact of asset retirement obligation expenses, contract amortization consisting of amortization of power and fuel contracts and amortization of emission allowances, stock-based compensation, impairment losses, deactivation costs, gains or losses on sales, dispositions or retirements of assets, any mark-to-market gains or losses from forward position of economic hedges, gains or losses on the repurchase, modification or extinguishment of debt, the impact of restructuring and any extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items plus adjustments to reflect the Adjusted EBITDA from our unconsolidated investments and non-controlling interests. Adjusted Earnings per Share (EPS) Defined as Adjusted Net Income, divided by the average basic common shares outstanding. Adjusted Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities Defined as cash provided (used) by operating activities with the reclassification of net payments of derivative contracts acquired in business combinations from financing to operating cash flow, as well as the add back of merger, integration, related restructuring costs, adjustment for change in collateral, and the impact of extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items. Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments Defined as Adjusted Cash provided (used) by operating activities less maintenance and environmental capital expenditures, net of funding and insurance recoveries related to property, plant and equipment, and adjustments to exclude cost of acquisition related to growth.Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and other users of NRG's financial statements in evaluating the Company s operating performance and growth, as well as the impact of the Company s capital allocation program. They provide an additional tool to compare business performance across periods and adjust for items that management does not consider indicative of NRG s future operating performance. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assist in comparing financial performance from period to period on a consistent basis and to readily view operating trends, as a measure for planning and forecasting overall expectations, and for evaluating actual results against such expectations, and in communications with NRG's Board of Directors, shareholders, creditors, analysts and investors concerning its financial performance.24