NRG Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

NRG has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 1.83 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.53%
Payout Ratio 26.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.87%
Consistency Lifetime 88.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.48%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 61.06%
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CIG 6,551 M 17.24% 31.63%
ELPC 9,014 M 8.29% 12.02%
ENIC 5,838 M 9.28% 9.37%
ENGI 80,780 M 4.81% 16.40%
ENEL 112,028 M 5.85% 12.48%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
PCG 36,205 M 253.55% 75.3%
CEG 103,577 M 40.13% 100.0%
ENGI 80,780 M 29.27% 84.8%
XEL 50,616 M 11.46% 75.3%
NEE 184,680 M 10.14% 80.1%
Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities ENGI Engie S.A.
4.81% Yield ANA Acciona
2.82% Yield
NRG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 2026-05-15 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.31%
2026-02-02 2026-02-02 2026-02-17 Quarterly 0.475 +8% 0.31%
2025-11-03 2025-11-03 2025-11-17 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.25%
2025-08-01 2025-08-01 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.27%
2025-05-01 2025-05-01 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.4%
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% 0.45%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.408 0% 0.54%
2024-04-30 2024-05-01 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.408 0% 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% 0.9%
2023-07-31 2023-08-01 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.378 0% 1.01%
2023-04-28 2023-05-01 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.378 0% 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% 0.79%
2022-07-29 2022-08-01 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.94%
2022-04-29 2022-05-02 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.35 0% 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% 0.8%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.325 0% 0.79%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.325 0% N/A
2021-01-29 2021-02-01 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.325 +8.3% N/A
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-18 Quarterly 0.3 +900% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-01 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2017-07-28 2017-08-01 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2016-07-28 2016-08-01 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2016-04-28 2016-05-02 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.03 -79.3% N/A
2016-01-28 2016-02-01 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2015-04-29 2015-05-01 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-17 Quarterly 0.145 +3.6% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-17 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2014-07-30 2014-08-01 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2014-04-29 2014-05-01 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.14 +16.7% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-17 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A

NRG Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of NRG?

As of May 2026, NRG's dividend yield is 1.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.83 USD by the current share price of 137.65.

Does NRG pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, NRG paid a dividend of 1.83 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-01 and the payout was 0.475 USD.

How often does NRG pay dividends?

NRG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NRG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-01.

NRG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NRG for the next payments are between 0.539 (+13.5%) and 0.576 (+21.3%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.60%.

Will NRG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.475 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for NRG Energy (NRG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NRG?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of NRG?

NRG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.87% per year. Strong growth: NRG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NRG?

NRG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.48%. If you bought NRG's shares at 28.24 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.83 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.48% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NRG?

NRG Payout Consistency is 88.5%. 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: NRG Energy has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NRG have a good Dividend Yield?

NRG's 1.53% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NRG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NRG is 26.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NRG?

NRG's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NRG Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in NRG's Outstanding Shares?

NRG Energy's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.85% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -71.9%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has NRG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 2007 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1999 295,210,000 0%
2000 367,850,000 +24.61%
2001 397,210,000 +7.98%
2002 397,210,000 0%
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 231,000,000 +1.32%
2013 324,000,000 +40.26%
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 222,000,000 -3.29%
2024 209,500,000 -5.63%
2025 190,376,600 -9.13%
2026 208,000,000 +9.26%

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: 2026-05-23 02:48 UTC