05:39 PM EDT, 09/25/2024 (MT Newswires) -- NRG Energy ( NRG ) on Wednesday raised its 2024 guidance, citing "robust financial and operational execution throughout the year."

The company said it now expects adjusted EBITDA between $3.53 billion and $3.68 billion for the year, up from its previous forecast of $3.30 billion to $3.55 billion.

Free cash flow before growth is now anticipated to be between $1.98 billion and $2.13 billion, up from its previous estimate of $1.83 billion to $2.08 billion, it said.

Shares of the company were more than 7% higher in recent after-hours activity.

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