Quick Answer
NRG ENERGY, INC. reported R&D Expense of $8.00 million for fiscal year 2020.
NRG ENERGY, INC. R&D Expense — Annual History
| Fiscal Year | R&D Expense | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $8.00M | +14.3% |
| 2019 | $7.00M | -36.4% |
| 2018 | $11.00M | -50.0% |
| 2017 | $22.00M | -54.2% |
| 2016 | $48.00M | -68.8% |
| 2015 | $154.00M | +75.0% |
| 2014 | $88.00M | +4.8% |
| 2013 | $84.00M | +23.5% |
| 2012 | $68.00M | — |
Quarterly R&D Expense
| Quarter Ending | R&D Expense | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2020 | $1.00M | +0.0% | -50.0% |
| June 30, 2020 | $2.00M | +0.0% | -33.3% |
| March 31, 2020 | $3.00M | +50.0% | +200.0% |
| September 30, 2019 | $1.00M | +0.0% | -50.0% |
| June 30, 2019 | $2.00M | -33.3% | +0.0% |
| March 31, 2019 | $2.00M | -60.0% | +100.0% |
| September 30, 2018 | $1.00M | -83.3% | -66.7% |
| June 30, 2018 | $3.00M | -83.3% | -40.0% |
- NRG ENERGY, INC. showed an increase of +14.3% in R&D Expense compared to the prior fiscal year.
- Over the 2012–2020 period, NRG ENERGY, INC.’s r&d expense has declined by 88.2% (from $68.00 million to $8.00 million).
- The most recent figure is from NRG ENERGY, INC.’s fiscal year 2020 report (Form 10-K), filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021.
- All figures are sourced from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings, last verified June 17, 2026.
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