NRG ENERGY, INC. (NRG) Options Statistics & Positioning

NRG ENERGY, INC. (NRG) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 45.7%, an IV rank of 62 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$13.41 (±12.0%) move in NRG for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $135 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.34. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$112.04

52-week range

$112.04 – $184.20

ATM IV (30d)

45.7%

IV rank

62 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$13.41 (±12.0%)

Put/call OI

0.34

Call-heavy

Max pain

$135

↑ 20.5% above close

Next earnings

Nov 5, 2026

Most Active NRG Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
NRG $130 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$0.95	—	9,032
NRG $140 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$0.25	—	8,357
NRG $120 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$2.50	—	2,157
NRG $122 call	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$0.15	—	1,641
NRG $100 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$1.10	—	309

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NRG Implied Volatility

45.7% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 62 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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NRG Open Interest

0.34 put/call OI ratio

81,556 calls and 28,034 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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NRG Max Pain

$135 max pain

20.5% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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NRG Gamma Exposure

-$3.25M net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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NRG Options Volume

24,193 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.08 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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NRG Most Active Options

$130 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

NRG's next expected earnings date is Nov 5, 2026. Options currently price a ±$13.41 (±12.0%) move for the front expiration.

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NRG Options FAQ

When is NRG's next earnings date?

NRG's next expected earnings date is Nov 5, 2026. Options currently price a ±$13.41 (±12.0%) move for the front expiration.

How often is NRG options data on this page updated?

All NRG statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see NRG max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated NRG pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.