CWEN Dividend History & Analysis | 5.5% Yield

CWEN has a dividend yield of 5.5% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.50%
Payout Ratio 126.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.42%
Consistency Lifetime 96.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.30%
Payout FCF 97.0%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 72.07%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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

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Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
AXIA 25,884 M 11.71% 27.00%
VST 51,182 M 0.53% 5.83%
TAC 4,019 M 1.54% 2.66%
GEV 243,800 M 0.29% 1.34%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
GEV 243,800 M 200.00% 100.0%
VST 51,182 M 10.73% 72.7%
AXIA 25,884 M 17.54% 56.9%
BEPC 7,448 M 5.27% 100.0%
ERG 3,868 M 7.46% 90.1%
CWEN Dividend History: Last 44 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 2026-03-16 Quarterly 0.46 +1.5% 1.23%
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.453 +1.6% 1.26%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-16 Quarterly 0.446 +1.8% 1.54%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.438 +1.6% 1.44%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.431 +1.7% 1.57%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.424 +1.7% 1.45%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.417 +1.7% 1.46%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.41 +1.7% 1.48%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.403 +1.8% 1.84%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.396 +1.8% 1.6%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.389 +1.8% 1.56%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.382 +1.9% 1.33%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.375 +2.2% 1.21%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.367 +1.9% 1.05%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.36 +1.7% 0.97%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.354 +2% 1%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.347 +2.1% 1.02%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.34 +1.5% 0.91%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.335 +1.8% 1.06%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.329 +1.5% 1.22%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.324 +1.9% N/A
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.318 +1.6% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.313 +49% 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 0% N/A

CWEN Dividend FAQ

Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) operates clean energy generation assets across 27 U.S. states. The companys portfolio includes 10.1 GW from wind, solar, and battery storage, and 2.8 GW from combustion-based power generation. The energy sector is capital-intensive, requiring significant investment in infrastructure.

What is the Dividend Yield of CWEN?

As of April 2026, CWEN's dividend yield is 5.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 40.57.

Does CWEN pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, CWEN paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-02 and the payout was 0.46 USD.

How often does CWEN pay dividends?

CWEN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CWEN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-02.

CWEN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CWEN for the next payments are between 0.457 (-0.7%) and 0.491 (+6.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.70%.

Will CWEN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.46 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Clearway Energy C (CWEN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CWEN?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CWEN?

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

What is the Yield on Cost of CWEN?

CWEN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.30%. If you bought CWEN's shares at 21.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.30% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CWEN?

CWEN Payout Consistency is 96.7%. 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 C has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CWEN have a good Dividend Yield?

CWEN's 5.50% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CWEN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CWEN is 126.6%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of CWEN?

CWEN's Overall Dividend Rating is 72.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CWEN Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in CWEN's Outstanding Shares?

Clearway Energy C's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.05% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has CWEN 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
2012 65,250,000 0%
2013 46,000,000 -29.5%
2014 74,000,000 +60.87%
2015 98,000,000 +32.43%
2016 98,000,000 0%
2017 98,000,000 0%
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 0%
2023 117,000,000 0%
2024 118,000,000 +0.85%
2025 119,458,800 +1.24%
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: 2026-04-03 03:39 UTC