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NRG Dividends

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) pays $1.83 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 1.35%. The company has dividend history for 6 consecutive years.

NRG Dividend Summary

Consecutive Years

6

Most Recent Ex-Date

May 1, 2026

Most Recent Payment

May 15, 2026

NRG Dividends per Share (Nominal History)

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)

Annual Dividend History

YearDividend/ShareYoY Growth
2026(YTD)$0.95
2025$1.76+7.98%
2024$1.63+7.95%
2023$1.51+7.86%
2022$1.40+7.69%
2021$1.30+8.33%
2020$1.20+900.00%
2019$0.12+0.00%
2018$0.12+0.00%
2017$0.12-48.94%
2016$0.23-59.48%
2015$0.58+7.41%
2014$0.54+20.00%
2013$0.45N/A
2012$0.18N/A

Quarterly Dividend History

QuarterDividend/ShareYoY Growth
Q2 2026$0.47+7.95%
Q1 2026$0.47+7.95%
Q4 2025$0.44+7.98%
Q3 2025$0.44+7.98%
Q2 2025$0.44+7.98%
Q1 2025$0.44+7.98%
Q4 2024$0.41+7.95%
Q3 2024$0.41+7.95%
Q2 2024$0.41+7.95%
Q1 2024$0.41+7.95%
Q4 2023$0.38+7.86%
Q3 2023$0.38+7.86%
Q2 2023$0.38+7.86%
Q1 2023$0.38+7.86%
Q4 2022$0.35+7.69%
Q3 2022$0.35+7.69%
Q2 2022$0.35+7.69%
Q1 2022$0.35+7.69%
Q4 2021$0.33+8.33%
Q3 2021$0.33+8.33%
Q2 2021$0.33+8.33%
Q1 2021$0.33+8.33%
Q4 2020$0.30+900.00%
Q3 2020$0.30+900.00%

Dividend Yield Metrics

Current Yield
1.35%
Average Yield (TTM)
1.35%
Average Yield (3Y)
1.21%
Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
1.83%
Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
2.24%
Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
3.72%

Payout Ratio Analysis

Payout Ratio (Current)
215.29%
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
33.94%
Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
34.81%
FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
68.43%
FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
45.25%

Dividend Coverage

Payout Ratio
215.3%
Dividends / net income
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Dividends / free cash flow
Consecutive Years
6 years
Years with regular dividend payments
5Y Dividend Growth
8.0%
Compound annual dividend growth

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.

Houston, TX
15,637 employees
Utilities / Independent Power Producers
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Independent Power Producers
CEO
Lawrence Stephen Coben