NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.35%
The yield on cost (YOC) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is 1.35%.
NRG Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
1.35%
Yield on Cost for NRG
NRG now pays $1.83 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(2016-06-16) | $13.97 | 13.10% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-18) | $36.79 | 4.97% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-21) | $33.88 | 5.40% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-16) | $153.94 | 1.19% |
| Buying today(at $135.06) | $135.06 | 1.35% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 1.35% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 8.0% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
1.35%
In 3 years
1.83%
In 5 years
2.24%
In 10 years
3.72%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG).
Starting Yield
1.35%
Ending YOC
4.27%
Year 15 Dividend
$5.77
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$53.48
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.83 | — | 1.35% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $1.98 | +7.96% | 1.46% | $1.98 |
| Year 2 | $2.13 | +7.96% | 1.58% | $4.11 |
| Year 3 | $2.30 | +7.96% | 1.70% | $6.41 |
| Year 4 | $2.49 | +7.96% | 1.84% | $8.90 |
| Year 5 | $2.68 | +7.96% | 1.99% | $11.58 |
| Year 6 | $2.90 | +7.96% | 2.15% | $14.48 |
| Year 7 | $3.13 | +7.96% | 2.32% | $17.61 |
| Year 8 | $3.38 | +7.96% | 2.50% | $20.98 |
| Year 9 | $3.65 | +7.96% | 2.70% | $24.63 |
| Year 10 | $3.94 | +7.96% | 2.91% | $28.57 |
| Year 11 | $4.25 | +7.96% | 3.15% | $32.82 |
| Year 12 | $4.59 | +7.96% | 3.40% | $37.40 |
| Year 13 | $4.95 | +7.96% | 3.67% | $42.36 |
| Year 14 | $5.35 | +7.96% | 3.96% | $47.70 |
| Year 15 | $5.77 | +7.96% | 4.27% | $53.48 |
NRG 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
NRG Energy, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for NRG stock is 1.35%.
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