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NRG Energy (NRG) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$138.12 -3.74 (-2.63%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$138.99 +0.87 (+0.63%)
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NRG Energy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.38%
Annual Dividend
$1.90
Next
Dividend Payment
May. 15
Dividend Increase
Track Record
1 Year
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
7.96%
Dividend Payout Ratio
223.53%

NRG Energy (NRG) pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.38%. The next quarterly payment of $0.4750 per share is scheduled for Friday, May 15, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, May 1. NRG has grown its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with an average annual increase of 7.96% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 223.53% of its earnings and 12.35% of its cash flow as dividends.

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NRG Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of NRG Energy's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

NRG Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks NRG Energy's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

NRG Energy vs. The Competition

Compare NRG Energy's annual dividend and yield with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeNRG EnergyUtilities CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.90$0.04$1.62
Dividend Yield1.38%3.76%4.01%
Track Record1 year19 years11 years

NRG Energy Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings223.53%
Based on This Year's Estimate21.06%
Based on Next Year's Estimate16.87%
Based on Cashflow13.12%

NRG Energy Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/20/2026quarterly$0.4750 - 1.24%5/1/20265/1/20265/15/2026
1/23/2026quarterly$0.4750+$0.0350
7.95%		1.27%2/2/20262/2/20262/17/2026
10/20/2025quarterly$0.44 - 1.01%11/3/202511/3/202511/17/2025
7/21/2025quarterly$0.44 - 1.2%8/1/20258/1/20258/15/2025
4/9/2025quarterly$0.44 - 1.8%5/1/20255/1/20255/15/2025
1/22/2025quarterly$0.44+$0.0325
7.98%		1.5%2/3/20252/3/20252/18/2025
10/11/2024quarterly$0.4075 - 1.82%11/1/202411/1/202411/15/2024
7/19/2024quarterly$0.4075 - 2.18%8/1/20248/1/20248/15/2024

This table shows NRG Energy's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

NRG Energy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for NRG Energy is 1.38%. Learn more on NRG's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for NRG shares is $1.90. Learn more on NRG's annual dividend history.

NRG Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

NRG Energy's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.4750 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, May 15, 2026.

NRG Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.4750 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

NRG Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, May 1, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 7.96% per year.

NRG Energy has increased its dividend for 1 year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0350 on Friday, January 23, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for NRG is:
  • 223.53% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 21.06% based on this year's estimates
  • 16.87% based on next year's estimates
  • 13.12% based on cash flow

NRG Energy's dividend yield of 1.26% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. NRG Energy's dividend payout ratio of 223.53% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, NRG will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 16.87% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate NRG Energy stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NYSE:NRG) was last updated on 5/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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