NRG Dividend History - NRG Energy

Track the latest NRG dividend history: 1.95% Dividend Yield, 6.34% Annual Growth - Explore NRG's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 1.95%
Cash Amount 12m 1.66
Dividend Growth 5y avg 6.34%
Dividend Rating 61.64%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.80%
Payout Ratio 18.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 84.1%
Total Return 12m: 49.53%
#5 in Group
Total Return 5y: 262.04%
#5 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
NRG 17,448m 1.95% 6.80%
CPX 4,579m 5.54% 12.9%
CWEN 5,399m 4.58% 8.03%
BEPC 5,027m 5.11% 6.08%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
NRG 17,448m 6.34% 61.6%
BEPC 5,027m 19.7% 79.0%
CWEN 5,399m 9.49% 77.0%
VST 38,781m 10.1% 58.7%

NRG Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-18 Quarterly 0.44 7.8% 0.44%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.408 0.45%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.408 0.54%
2024-04-30 2024-05-01 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.408 0.56%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.408 7.9% 0.76%
2023-10-31 2023-11-01 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.378 0.9%
2023-07-31 2023-08-01 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.378 1.01%
2023-04-28 2023-05-01 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.378 1.13%
2023-01-31 2023-02-01 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.378 8% 1.13%
2022-10-31 2022-11-01 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.35 0.79%
2022-07-29 2022-08-01 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.35 0.94%
2022-04-29 2022-05-02 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.35 0.95%
2022-01-31 2022-02-01 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.35 7.7% 0.89%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.325 0.8%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.325 0.79%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.325 0.9%
2021-01-29 2021-02-01 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.325 8.3% 0.8%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.3 0.97%
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.3 0.9%
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.3 0.88%
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-18 Quarterly 0.3 900%
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.03
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.03
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.03
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.03
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.03
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.03
2018-04-30 2018-05-01 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.03
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.03
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.03
2017-07-28 2017-08-01 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.03
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.03
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.03
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.03
2016-07-28 2016-08-01 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.03
2016-04-28 2016-05-02 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.03 -79.3%
2016-01-28 2016-02-01 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.145
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.145
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.145
2015-04-29 2015-05-01 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.145

NRG Dividend History - FAQ

Does NRG pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, NRG paid a dividend of 1.66 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-03.

What is the Dividend Yield of NRG?

As of March 2025, NRG`s dividend yield is 1.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.66M USD by the current share price of 88.62.

How often does NRG pay dividends?

NRG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NRG has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NRG?

The next ex-dividend date for NRG Energy (NRG) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of NRG?

NRG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.34M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NRG?

NRG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.80M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought NRG Energy five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (1.66M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (24.48):

What is the Payout Consistency of NRG?

NRG Payout Consistency is 84.1%.
Moderately consistent: NRG Energy has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does NRG have a good Dividend Yield?

NRG`s 1.95% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NRG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NRG is 18.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NRG?

NRG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.64%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: NRG Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of NRG`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of NRG Energy are shrinking at a rate of -2.77% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -80.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did NRG Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2007-06-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Growth Rate
1999 295,210,000
2000 367,850,000 +24.61%
2001 397,210,000 +7.98%
2002 397,210,000
2003 200,036,000 -49.64%
2004 174,086,000 -12.97%
2005 234,000,000 +34.42%
2006 244,000,000 +4.27%
2007 236,000,000 -3.28%
2008 237,000,000 +0.42%
2009 254,000,000 +7.17%
2010 247,000,000 -2.76%
2011 228,000,000 -7.69%
2012 323,000,000 +41.67%
2013 324,000,000 +0.31%
2014 336,000,000 +3.7%
2015 315,000,000 -6.25%
2016 316,000,000 +0.32%
2017 318,000,000 +0.63%
2018 278,000,000 -12.58%
2019 248,000,000 -10.79%
2020 244,000,000 -1.61%
2021 245,000,000 +0.41%
2022 229,561,000 -6.3%
2023 208,131,000 -9.34%
2024 212,000,000 +1.86%