RWE Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

RWE has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 1.1 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.32%
Payout Ratio 35.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.66%
Consistency Lifetime 78.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.40%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 55.96%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 80%
Total Return 5y: 50.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,331 M 13.8% 16.8%
EBR 24,817 M 9.18% 21.0%
ENGI 61,964 M 8.49% 16.2%
ENIC 5,838 M 6.32% 8.97%
DTW 3,905 M 5.95% 6.59%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PCG 34,551 M 254% 75.3%
CIG 6,331 M 101% 36.2%
CEG 116,853 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 61,964 M 29.3% 81.8%
XEL 43,928 M 11.5% 97.9%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 8.49% Yield
EOAN
E.ON SE
 3.72% Yield
NRG
NRG Energy
 1.33% Yield

RWE Dividend History: Last 33 Payments (EUR) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-02 2025-05-06 Final 1.1 10% 3.29%
2024-05-06 2024-05-08 Final 1 11.1% 3.07%
2023-05-05 2023-05-09 Final 0.9 0% 2.17%
2022-04-29 2022-05-03 Final 0.9 5.9% 2.25%
2021-04-29 2021-05-03 Final 0.85 6.3% 2.64%
2020-06-29 2020-07-01 Final 0.8 0% N/A
2020-04-29 0.8 14.3% N/A
2019-05-06 2019-05-08 Final 0.7 -53.3% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-05-02 Final 1.5 1053.8% N/A
2016-04-21 0.13 -87% N/A
2015-04-24 2015-04-24 Final 1 0% N/A
2014-04-17 2014-04-17 Final 1 -50% N/A
2013-04-19 2013-04-19 Final 2 0% N/A
2012-04-20 2 -42.9% N/A
2011-04-21 3.5 0% N/A
2010-04-23 3.5 -22.2% N/A
2009-04-23 4.5 42.9% N/A
2008-04-18 3.15 694.8% N/A
2007-06-13 0.3963 -88.7% N/A
2007-04-19 3.5 100% N/A
2006-04-18 1.75 16.7% N/A
2005-04-15 1.5 20% N/A
2004-04-16 1.25 13.6% N/A
2003-05-16 1.1 10% N/A
2002-06-07 1 0% N/A
2001-06-08 1 0% N/A
2000-11-24 1 0% N/A
1999-11-19 1 1855.8% N/A
1998-11-20 0.0511 -93.7% N/A
1997-12-12 0.8181 6.7% N/A
1996-12-13 0.7669 -89.3% N/A
1995-12-15 7.1581 7.7% N/A
1994-12-09 6.6468 0% N/A

RWE Dividend FAQ

RWE AG (XETRA:RWE) is a German-based integrated power producer that generates and supplies electricity from both renewable (wind, solar, hydro, biomass) and conventional (gas, lignite) assets across Europe and North America, serving commercial, industrial, and municipal customers.

What is the Dividend Yield of RWE?

As of January 2026, RWE`s dividend yield is 3.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.10 EUR by the current share price of 49.36.

Does RWE pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, RWE paid a dividend of 1.10 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-02 and the payout was 1.1 EUR.

How often does RWE pay dividends?

RWE pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, RWE has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-02.

RWE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RWE for the next 4 payments are between 1.077 (-2.1%) and 1.293 (+17.5%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will RWE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.1 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for RWE (RWE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RWE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for RWE (RWE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RWE?

RWE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.66% per year.
Strong growth: RWE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RWE?

RWE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.40%. If you bought RWE's shares at 32.38 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.10 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.40% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RWE?

RWE Payout Consistency is 78.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: RWE has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RWE have a good Dividend Yield?

RWE`s 3.32% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RWE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RWE is 35.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of RWE?

RWE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.96%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RWE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RWE's Outstanding Shares?

RWE's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.41% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -81.6%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has RWE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 8, 2011 with a ratio of 301:300.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 534,764,900
2010 535,335,800 +0.11%
2011 535,335,800
2012 670,833,300 +25.31%
2013 614,745,000 -8.36%
2014 614,745,000
2015 614,745,000
2016 614,745,000
2017 614,745,000
2018 613,513,500 -0.2%
2019 614,657,700 +0.19%
2020 636,666,700 +3.58%
2021 677,832,500 +6.47%
2022 676,220,000 -0.24%
2023 743,841,200 +10%
2024 743,841,200
2025 723,076,900 -2.79%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-09 02:40