Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A) Yield on Cost (YOC): 3.36%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A) is 3.36%.
CWEN-A Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
3.36%
Yield on Cost for CWEN-A
CWEN-A now pays $1.36 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-05-25) | $14.57 | 9.33% |
| 5 years ago(2021-05-27) | $25.40 | 5.35% |
| 3 years ago(2023-05-23) | $28.95 | 4.70% |
| 1 year ago(2025-05-28) | $28.76 | 4.73% |
| Buying today(at $40.43) | $40.43 | 3.36% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 3.36% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 11.0% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
3.36%
In 3 years
4.48%
In 5 years
5.42%
In 10 years
8.73%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A).
Starting Yield
3.36%
Ending YOC
16.03%
Year 15 Dividend
$6.48
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$51.80
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.36 | — | 3.36% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $1.51 | +10.97% | 3.73% | $1.51 |
| Year 2 | $1.67 | +10.97% | 4.14% | $3.18 |
| Year 3 | $1.86 | +10.97% | 4.60% | $5.04 |
| Year 4 | $2.06 | +10.97% | 5.10% | $7.10 |
| Year 5 | $2.29 | +10.97% | 5.66% | $9.39 |
| Year 6 | $2.54 | +10.97% | 6.28% | $11.93 |
| Year 7 | $2.82 | +10.97% | 6.97% | $14.75 |
| Year 8 | $3.13 | +10.97% | 7.74% | $17.88 |
| Year 9 | $3.47 | +10.97% | 8.58% | $21.35 |
| Year 10 | $3.85 | +10.97% | 9.53% | $25.20 |
| Year 11 | $4.27 | +10.97% | 10.57% | $29.47 |
| Year 12 | $4.74 | +10.97% | 11.73% | $34.22 |
| Year 13 | $5.26 | +10.97% | 13.02% | $39.48 |
| Year 14 | $5.84 | +10.97% | 14.44% | $45.32 |
| Year 15 | $6.48 | +10.97% | 16.03% | $51.80 |
Clearway Energy, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Clearway Energy, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for CWEN-A stock is 3.36%.
About Clearway Energy, Inc.
Clearway Energy, Inc. is an American enterprise primarily focused on the renewable energy sector. Its operational portfolio encompasses approximately 5,000 net megawatts (MW) from installed wind and solar generation projects, complemented by an additional 2,500 net MW derived from natural gas facilities. The company, which was originally incorporated in 2012, rebranded from NRG Yield, Inc. to Clearway Energy, Inc. in August 2018. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, Clearway Energy, Inc. functions as a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group LLC.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Renewable Utilities
- CEO
- Craig Cornelius