NRG Energy, Inc. NRG is scheduled to release third-quarter 2021 results on Nov 4, before market open. The company witnessed a negative earnings surprise of 50.21% in the last reported quarter.Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to get reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.Factors to ConsiderSolid demand from the residential players and improving demand from the Commercial and Industrial group are likely to aid NRG Energy's upcoming results. Earnings in the to-be-reported quarter are expected to have benefited from synergies created by the Direct Energy acquisition, which was completed earlier in January this year. The debts reduced by the company might have lowered its debt-servicing costs, thereby boosting its third-quarter performance.ExpectationThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings per share is pegged at $4.29, indicating a 320.59% rise from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.What Our Quantitative Model SuggestsOur proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for NRG Energy this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat, which is not the case here as you will see below. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. NRG Energy, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise NRG Energy, Inc. price-eps-surprise | NRG Energy, Inc. QuoteEarnings ESP: NRG Energy has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Zacks Rank: Currently, NRG Energy carries a Zacks Rank #3.Stocks to ConsiderInvestors can consider the following players from the same industry that have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.Edison International EIX is set to release third-quarter 2021 results on Nov 2. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.49% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present.Brookfield Infrastructure Partners BIP is set to release third-quarter 2021 results on Nov 3. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.57% and a Zacks Rank #2, currently.Pinnacle West Capital Corporation PNW is set to release third-quarter 2021 results on Nov 5. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.30% and a Zacks Rank of 3, currently. Infrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep America A massive push to rebuild the crumbling U.S. infrastructure will soon be underway. It’s bipartisan, urgent, and inevitable. Trillions will be spent. Fortunes will be made. The only question is “Will you get into the right stocks early when their growth potential is greatest?” Zacks has released a Special Report to help you do just that, and today it’s free. Discover 7 special companies that look to gain the most from construction and repair to roads, bridges, and buildings, plus cargo hauling and energy transformation on an almost unimaginable scale.Download FREE: How to Profit from Trillions on Spending for Infrastructure >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): Free Stock Analysis Report Edison International (EIX): Free Stock Analysis Report Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP): Free Stock Analysis Report Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.