CWEN-A Dividend History & Analysis | 6.2% Yield

CWEN-A has a dividend yield of 6.2% and paid 1.77 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.23%
Payout Ratio 55.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.42%
Consistency Lifetime 97.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.67%
Payout FCF 79.8%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 75.18%

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: 54.9%
Total Return 5y: 56.3%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
KEN 4,057 M 16.9% 33.6%
CWEN 7,366 M 5.87% 7.12%
TAC 3,786 M 1.60% 2.75%
VST 48,476 M 0.54% 4.77%
GEV 200,107 M 0.23% 0.96%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
GEV 200,107 M 200% 100%
VST 48,476 M 10.7% 88.9%
CWEN 7,366 M 7.42% 96.7%
BEPC 7,068 M 5.27% 100%
BEP 18,657 M 5.25% 96.3%

CWEN-A Dividend History: Last 49 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.4528 1.6% 1.34%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-16 Quarterly 0.4456 1.6% 1.63%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.4384 1.7% 1.55%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.4312 1.7% 1.65%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.424 1.7% 1.55%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.4171 1.7% 1.57%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.4102 1.7% 1.62%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.4033 1.7% 2%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.3964 1.9% 1.68%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.3891 1.9% 1.66%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.3818 1.9% 1.38%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.3745 2% 1.28%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.3672 1.9% 1.13%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.3604 1.9% 1.04%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.3536 2% 1.07%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.3468 2% 1.14%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.34 1.6% 0.98%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.3345 1.7% 1.12%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.329 1.5% 1.31%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.324 1.9% 1.2%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.318 1.8% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.3125 48.8% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.21 5% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 -39.6% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.331 3.4% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-18 Quarterly 0.32 3.6% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.309 3.7% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.298 3.5% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.288 2.9% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.28 3.7% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.27 3.8% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.26 4% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.23 2.2% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.225 4.7% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.215 2.4% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.21 5% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Other 0.2 2.6% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.195 4% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.1875 2.7% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.1825 4.3% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.175 6.1% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.165 43.5% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A

CWEN-A Dividend FAQ

Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CWEN-A) is a U.S.-based clean-energy generator that operates two business lines: Flexible Generation (dispatchable, combustion-based plants) and Renewables (wind, solar and battery storage). Its portfolio spans roughly 11.8 GW of gross capacity across 26 states, with about 9 GW in wind, solar and BESS and 2.8 GW of flexible generation assets that provide grid-reliability services. The company, formerly NRG Yield, rebranded in August 2018 and functions as a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group LLC.

What is the Dividend Yield of CWEN-A?

As of February 2026, CWEN-A`s dividend yield is 6.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.77 USD by the current share price of 36.03.

Does CWEN-A pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CWEN-A paid a dividend of 1.77 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.4528 USD.

How often does CWEN-A pay dividends?

CWEN-A pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CWEN-A has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

CWEN-A dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CWEN-A for the next 4 payments are between 0.448 (-1.1%) and 0.474 (+4.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CWEN-A pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4528 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Clearway Energy (CWEN-A) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CWEN-A?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CWEN-A?

CWEN-A's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.42% per year.
Strong growth: CWEN-A's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CWEN-A?

CWEN-A's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.67%. If you bought CWEN-A's shares at 23.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.77 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.67% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CWEN-A?

CWEN-A Payout Consistency is 97.0%. 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.
Very consistent: Clearway Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CWEN-A have a good Dividend Yield?

CWEN-A`s 6.23% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CWEN-A?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CWEN-A is 55.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CWEN-A?

CWEN-A`s Overall Dividend Rating is 75.18%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CWEN-A Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CWEN-A's Outstanding Shares?

Clearway Energy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.43% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 81.6%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has CWEN-A ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 33,000,000
2012 65,250,000 +97.73%
2013 46,000,000 -29.5%
2014 74,000,000 +60.87%
2015 98,000,000 +32.43%
2016 98,000,000
2017 98,000,000
2018 108,000,000 +10.2%
2019 109,500,000 +1.39%
2020 116,000,000 +5.94%
2021 117,000,000 +0.86%
2022 117,000,000
2023 117,000,000
2024 118,000,000 +0.85%
2025 118,000,000

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: 2026-01-29 02:40