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NRG Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

NRG's dividend history, current yield (1.4%), dividend growth rate (6.3%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Electric Utilities).

Yield 12m 1.39%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.70
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.34%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.44%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.83%
Payout Ratio 18.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 84.1%
Total Return 12m: 91.68%
Total Return 5y: 421.88%
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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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CIG 6,369 M 17.9% 29.5%
ENGI 53,996 M 8.69% 19.7%
BIP-UN 15,583 M 7.16% 10.3%
ENIC 4,996 M 7.12% 8.43%
POR 4,514 M 5.99% 7.17%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 30,921 M 135% 74.6%
CEG 94,144 M 35.7% 100%
ENGI 53,996 M 28.2% 80.9%
BIP-UN 15,583 M 21.2% 75.6%
NEE 150,280 M 8.03% 99.0%

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ENGI
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BIP-UN
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CIG
Companhia
 17.86% Yield
POR
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 5.99% Yield
OGE
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NRG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.9%
2021-01-29 2021-02-01 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.325 8.3% 0.8%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.97%
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.9%
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
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2013-07-30 2013-08-01 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2013-04-29 2013-05-01 2013-05-15 Quarterly 0.12 33.3% N/A
2013-01-30 2013-02-01 2013-02-15 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A

NRG Dividend FAQ

Does NRG pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, NRG paid a dividend of 1.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-01 and the payout was 0.44 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of NRG?

As of June 2025, NRG`s dividend yield is 1.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.70 USD by the current share price of 151.92.

How often does NRG pay dividends?

NRG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NRG has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NRG?

The next ex-dividend date for NRG Energy (NRG) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of NRG?

NRG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.34% 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 5.83%. If you bought NRG's shares at 29.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NRG?

NRG Payout Consistency is 84.1%. 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 1.39% 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 18.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NRG?

NRG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.44%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NRG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NRG`s Outstanding Shares?

NRG Energy`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -3.69% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has NRG Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2007-06-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1999 295,210,000
2000 367,850,000 +24.61%
2001 397,210,000 +7.98%
2002 397,210,000
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 323,000,000 +41.67%
2013 324,000,000 +0.31%
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 208,131,000 -9.34%
2024 209,500,000 +0.66%
2025 203,000,000 -3.1%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.