NRG Energy Q1 Loss Widens - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) reported a first-quarter net loss to shareholders of $125 million or $0.37 per share, compared to a loss of $58 million or $0.18 per share, prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $840 million from $817 million, a year ago.

On average, eight analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.24 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue increased to $3.83 billion from $3.49 billion last year. Analysts expected revenue of $3.66 billion for the quarter.

The company reaffirmed its guidance range for fiscal year 2015. The company continues to expect adjusted EBITDA in the range of $3.20-$3.40 billion.