NRG Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield
NRG has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 1.87 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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NRG Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-17 | Quarterly | 0.475 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-15 | Quarterly | 0.475 | 0% | 0.31% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-17 | Quarterly | 0.475 | +8% | 0.31% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-17 | Quarterly | 0.44 | 0% | 0.25% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-15 | Quarterly | 0.44 | 0% | 0.27% |
| 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% |
NRG Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, NRG's dividend yield is 1.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.87 USD by the current share price of 100.37.
As of September 2026, NRG paid a dividend of 1.87 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-03 and the payout was 0.475 USD.
NRG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NRG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-03.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NRG for the next payments are between 0.476 (+0.2%) and 0.515 (+8.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.99%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.475 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for NRG Energy (NRG) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for NRG Energy (NRG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NRG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.90% per year. Strong growth: NRG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
NRG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.03%. If you bought NRG's shares at 37.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.87 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.03% of your original purchase price.
NRG Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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. Very consistent: NRG Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
NRG's 1.22% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NRG is 27.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
NRG's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.78%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NRG Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-13 02:05 UTC