NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) FCF Payout Ratio: N/A
The FCF payout ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is N/A.
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NRG FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
N/A
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
37.87%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
37.87%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
59.13%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
113.96%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
96.30%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
14.50%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Earnings Payout Ratio
44.7%
Dividend Yield
1.35%
FCF Yield
N/A
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $766.00M | $411.00M | 53.7% |
| 2024 | $1.83B | $405.00M | 22.1% |
| 2023 | ($819.00M) | $381.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2022 | ($7.00M) | $332.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | $224.00M | $319.00M | 142.4% |
| 2020 | $1.61B | $295.00M | 18.4% |
| 2019 | $1.19B | $32.00M | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $989.00M | $37.00M | 3.7% |
| 2017 | $1.36B | $38.00M | 2.8% |
| 2016 | $1.11B | $76.00M | 6.8% |
| 2015 | $26.00M | $201.00M | 773.1% |
| 2014 | $601.00M | $196.00M | 32.6% |
| 2013 | ($717.00M) | $154.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2012 | ($2.25B) | $50.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2011 | ($1.14B) | $9.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2010 | $917.00M | $9.00M | 1.0% |
| 2009 | $1.37B | $33.00M | 2.4% |
| 2008 | $535.00M | $55.00M | 10.3% |
| 2007 | $1.04B | $55.00M | 5.3% |
| 2006 | $187.00M | $50.00M | 26.7% |
| 2005 | ($38.00M) | $20.00M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2004 | $526.00M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | ($474.43M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | ($1.01B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | ($1.05B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | $138.42M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | ($106.23M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | ($9.72M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1997 | $7.29M | $0 | 0.0% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
NRG Energy, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
NRG Energy, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The FCF payout ratio for NRG stock is N/A.
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for NRG stock is 37.87%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for NRG stock is 37.87%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for NRG stock is 59.13%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for NRG stock is 113.96%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for NRG stock is 96.30%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for NRG stock is 14.50%.
NRG Energy, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 53.66% |
| 2024-12-31 | 22.08% |
| 2021-12-31 | 142.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | 18.36% |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.70% |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.74% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.80% |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.83% |
| 2015-12-31 | 773.08% |
| 2014-12-31 | 32.61% |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.98% |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.41% |
| 2008-12-31 | 10.28% |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.31% |
| 2006-12-31 | 26.74% |
About NRG Energy, Inc.
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a comprehensive power utility spanning the United States. Its operations are divided into three main geographical divisions: Texas, East, and West. The company plays a crucial role in generating, distributing, and selling electricity and various related services, serving approximately six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale sectors. Their energy generation capabilities are diverse, drawing from natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage technologies. Beyond core power provision, NRG offers an extensive array of solutions, including centralized system power, decentralized generation, renewable energy products, emergency backup power, distributed solar and storage installations, demand-side management, energy efficiency programs, expert advisory services, carbon management initiatives, and bespoke on-site energy solutions. Furthermore, NRG actively engages in the trading of electric power, natural gas, and associated commodities, alongside environmental credits, weather-related products, and various financial instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The company also manages fuel procurement and transportation services. It directly markets energy, services, and products to retail consumers through several established brands, including NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, NRG Energy's generation assets encompassed approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity across 25 owned and leased facilities. The corporation was founded in 1989 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- CEO
- Lawrence Stephen Coben