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NRG Energy (NRG) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the NRG Energy (NRG). During the week, the NRG dropped -2.75 points, or -1.81%, and closed at 149.30 on Friday, January 23, 2026. Weekly volume was -30% below average.
NRG is a member of Utilities Sector. Utilities is the second most oversold sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See NRG long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on December 7, 2015 at 8.80 and reached 180.54 on October 29, 2025. NRG gained -171.74 points, or -1951.59%, in 516 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (27.72) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See NRG medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on October 29, 2025 at 180.54 and reached 141.97 on January 8, 2026. NRG lost 38.57 points, or 21.36%, in 10 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 137.62 and resistance is at 166.73. A Broadening Descending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See NRG weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 8, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See NRG short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on January 15, 2026 at 159.25 and reached 145.52 on January 20, 2026. NRG lost 13.73 points, or 8.62%, in 5 days. The price is now at the 27.53% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See NRG daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since January 22, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting weak.
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| Sector and
Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Utilities |
2 |
| Industry |
Electric Utilities |
32 |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
159.25 |
| High Date |
01/15/2026 |
| Low |
145.52 |
| Low Date |
01/20/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
172.40 |
| High Date |
12/12/2025 |
| Low |
141.97 |
| Low Date |
01/08/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Descending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
166.73 |
| Support |
137.62 |
| High |
180.54 |
| High Date |
10/29/2025 |
| Low |
141.97 |
| Low Date |
01/08/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
30.25 |
| Low Date |
03/16/2023 |
| High |
180.54 |
| High Date |
10/29/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Channel |
| Status |
Broken Resistance |
| Resistance |
52.58 |
| Support |
27.72 |
| Low |
8.80 |
| Low Date |
12/07/2015 |
| High |
180.54 |
| High Date |
10/29/2025 |
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