NRG Dividend History, Dates & Yield

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NRG Energy, Inc. · Utilities

Current Price
$151.18
Dividend Yield
1.17%
Annual Dividend
$1.84
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
46.60%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
D
Yield
B+
Growth
B-
Safety
C
Consistency
A
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
46.60%
FCF Payout Ratio
45.60%
5Y Growth Rate
7.96%
1Y Growth Rate
7.98%
Consecutive Increases
6 years
Consecutive Payments
15 years

Payment History

20 payments (of 56 total)
Ex-DateAmount
May 1, 2026$0.4800
Feb 2, 2026$0.4750
Nov 3, 2025$0.4400
Aug 1, 2025$0.4400
May 1, 2025$0.4400
Feb 3, 2025$0.4400
Nov 1, 2024$0.4075
Aug 1, 2024$0.4075
Apr 30, 2024$0.4075
Jan 31, 2024$0.4075
Oct 31, 2023$0.3775
Jul 31, 2023$0.3775
Apr 28, 2023$0.3775
Jan 31, 2023$0.3775
Oct 31, 2022$0.3500
Jul 29, 2022$0.3500
Apr 29, 2022$0.3500
Jan 31, 2022$0.3500
Oct 29, 2021$0.3250
Jul 30, 2021$0.3250

5-Year Yield Range

Where NRG's yield sits today
Avg 2.65%High 4.40%Low 1.11%Current 1.17%
1.11%4.40%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NRG Energy, Inc. pay dividends?

Yes, NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) pays a quarterly dividend of $1.83 per share annually, yielding 1.17%.

How much does NRG pay in dividends per year?

NRG pays $1.83 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is NRG's dividend safe?

NRG has a payout ratio of 46.6% and has paid dividends for 15 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is B-.

What is NRG's dividend growth rate?

NRG has grown its dividend at 7.96% annually over the past 5 years.

Has NRG ever cut its dividend?

Yes, NRG's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2017.

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