Vanguard Capital Management LLC Acquires 7.38% Passive Stake in NRG Energy Inc.

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new ownership stake in NRG Energy Inc. (NRG). As of the event date of March 31, 2026, Vanguard disclosed beneficial ownership of 15,849,100 shares of common stock, representing 7.38% of the company. This filing marks an increase from a previous ownership position of 0.0%. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 15,849,100 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 2,050,012 shares. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. The reported holdings include shares managed by various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. No other single person's interest in these securities exceeds 5%. This passive investment reflects Vanguard's standard institutional asset management activities within the energy sector.