All eyes on NRG earnings after major Q1 profit shortfall

NRG Energy Inc. is set to report second-quarter results after a significant Q1 profit shortfall, with analysts expecting $1.77 EPS on $7.46 billion revenue. Investors will be focused on margin performance, cost discipline, management commentary on capitalizing on surging electricity demand, and updated full-year guidance. Despite the stock's recent weakness, analysts maintain a bullish outlook with a consensus price target suggesting a 47% upside.