NRG Energy (NRG) Dividend Yield, Date & History $94.07 -5.73 (-5.74%) Closing price 10/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$94.26 +0.19 (+0.20%) As of 07:32 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest NRG Energy Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.02%Annual Dividend$1.90Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date Nov. 2 Dividend Increase Track Record 1 YearAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 7.96%Dividend Payout Ratio 50.26% NRG Energy (NRG) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $1.90 per share and a dividend yield of 2.02%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, November 2, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.4750 per share, scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2026. 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 50.26% of its earnings and 12.76% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open NRG Energy in Dividend Calculator NRG Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe 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.Open NRG Energy in Dividend Yield Calculator NRG Energy vs. The CompetitionCompare NRG Energy's annual dividend and yield with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeNRG EnergyUtilities CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$1.90$0.06$1.73Dividend Yield2.02%4.02%3.70%Track Record1 year19 years11 yearsNRG Energy Dividend Payout RatioDividend 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 RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings50.26%Based on This Year's Estimate22.27%Based on Next Year's Estimate17.45%Based on Cashflow12.76% NRG Energy Dividend History by Quarter 10/23/2024 - 10/23/2026 Dividend Date Dividend Date From Dividend Date To 3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y10YALL More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date10/14/2026quarterly$0.4750 - 1.92%11/2/202611/2/202611/16/20267/22/2026quarterly$0.4750 - 1.37%8/3/20268/3/20268/17/20264/20/2026quarterly$0.4750 - 1.24%5/1/20265/1/20265/15/20261/23/2026quarterly$0.4750+$0.03507.95%1.27%2/2/20262/2/20262/17/202610/20/2025quarterly$0.44 - 1.01%11/3/202511/3/202511/17/2025Beginner’s Guide to Gold (Ad)Inflation, trade wars, and market volatility have many savers rethinking how they protect retirement funds. A free digital guide breaks down the basics of Gold IRAs in plain language. Inside: the top 5 advantages of a Gold IRA, how to move a 401k penalty free, why diversification matters, and a simple checklist to get started. Qualified orders of $50,000 or more may also receive bonus silver, while supplies last.Download the free Beginner's Guide to Gold IRAs now7/21/2025quarterly$0.44 - 1.2%8/1/20258/1/20258/15/20254/9/2025quarterly$0.44 - 1.8%5/1/20255/1/20255/15/20251/22/2025quarterly$0.44+$0.03257.98%1.5%2/3/20252/3/20252/18/2025This 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 What is NRG Energy's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for NRG Energy is 2.02%. Learn more on NRG's dividend yield history. How much is NRG Energy's annual dividend? The annual dividend for NRG shares is $1.90. Learn more on NRG's annual dividend history. How often does NRG Energy pay dividends? NRG Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is NRG Energy's next dividend payment? NRG Energy's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.4750 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, November 16, 2026. When was NRG Energy's most recent dividend payment? NRG Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.4750 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, August 17, 2026. When is NRG Energy's ex-dividend date? NRG Energy's next ex-dividend date is Monday, November 2, 2026. When was NRG Energy's most recent ex-dividend date? NRG Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, August 3, 2026. Is NRG Energy's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 7.96% per year. What track record does NRG Energy have of raising its dividend? NRG Energy has increased its dividend for 1 year. When did NRG Energy last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0350 on Friday, January 23, 2026. What is NRG Energy's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for NRG is: 50.26% based on the trailing year of earnings 22.27% based on this year's estimates 17.45% based on next year's estimates 12.76% based on cash flow Is NRG Energy a good dividend stock? NRG Energy's dividend yield of 1.90% 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 50.26% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. 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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