NRG NRG Energy, Inc. — dividend yield, history & ex-dividend dates
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.
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Research Scores
Scores describe this security's published financial data on a 0–100 scale using the formulas on our methodology pages. They are the same for every reader, are not a probability or a forecast, and are not a recommendation. Past dividend growth does not guarantee future increases. Report a data error.
How the Dividend Safety Score is built for NRG
| Input | Value | Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings payout ratio | Earnings payout ratio 52% (TTM to Jun 30, 2026) | 88 | 35% |
| FCF payout ratio | FCF payout ratio 126% (TTM to Jun 30, 2026) | 8 | 5% |
| Net debt / EBITDA | Net debt / EBITDA 7.2x (TTM to Jun 30, 2026) | 16 | 20% |
| Interest coverage | Interest coverage 3.0x (TTM to Jun 30, 2026) | 45 | 10% |
| Dividend record | 14 years of uninterrupted regular payments | 75 | 20% |
| Earnings stability | Net income positive in 4 of the last 5 fiscal years (FY2021–FY2025) | 70 | 10% |
Inputs that are not available are left out and the remaining weights are scaled up. Profile: utility. Formula version 2026-10-19.4.
How the Dividend Growth Score is built for NRG
| Input | Value | Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year dividend growth | 5-year dividend CAGR 8.0% (2020–2025) | 90 | 25% |
| Consecutive annual increases | 6 consecutive annual increases (through 2025) | 64 | 20% |
| Payout headroom | Headroom from the earnings payout ratio 52% (TTM to Jun 30, 2026) | 82 | 20% |
| Earnings per share growth (3 years) | EPS CAGR -8.1% (FY2022–FY2025) | 6 | 15% |
| Revenue growth (3 years) | Revenue CAGR -0.9% (FY2022–FY2025) | 35 | 10% |
| 10-year dividend growth | 10-year dividend CAGR 11.7% (2015–2025) | 100 | 10% |
Inputs that are not available are left out and the remaining weights are scaled up. Profile: utility. Formula version 2026-10-19.4.
How the Dividend Value Score is built for NRG
| Input | Value | Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield vs own history | Current yield at the 59th percentile of its 120 month-end yields | 59 | 40% |
| P/E vs own 5-year median | P/E 24.0 is 1.98x its 5-year median of 12.1 | 0 | 25% |
| FCF yield | FCF yield 1.7% (TTM to Jun 30, 2026) | 21 | 20% |
| P/E vs peers | P/E 24.0 vs peer median 21.5 (1.12x; 50 utility / Utilities securities) | 38 | 15% |
Inputs that are not available are left out and the remaining weights are scaled up. Profile: utility. Formula version 2026-10-19.4.
Key Metrics
Current Yield
1.95%
At the Oct 30, 2026 price
The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.Annualized Dividend
$1.9000
Declared Oct 14, 2026
The latest declared regular dividend scaled to a full year by how often it's paid (for semi-annual payers, the latest two payments), adjusted for stock splits. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00. Special dividends are excluded.Frequency
Q Quarterly
How often the dividend is paid, read from the dates of recent payments: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.RSI (14)
45
As of Oct 30, 2026
Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.52-Week Range
$92.31 – $184.03
Closes through Oct 23, 2026
The lowest and highest price over the past year, showing where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio (TTM)
51.71%
12 months to Jun 30, 2026 (Q2 FY2026)
The share of earnings paid out as dividends over the trailing twelve months (TTM): dividends paid divided by net income across the company's four most recent reported quarters, dated by the latest quarter end. A fiscal-year tag such as FY2025 means only annual figures were available. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earned. It shows n/a for funds and when net income over the period was negative; for REITs and BDCs it is marked EPS-based, since they are judged on FFO/AFFO or net investment income instead.Years Paying
14
How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.Price / Book (TTM)
4.01
Price as of Oct 25, 2026; latest reported book value
Price-to-book ratio: the share price on the date shown divided by the latest reported book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.S.A.F.E. Dividend Read
Quote & Key Data
Dividend Growth
Why the Yield Moved (90 Days)
NRG's dividend yield rose from 1.37% to 1.95% over the past ~90 days (+0.58 pp). Of that move, +0.00 pp came from changes in the dividend rate and +0.58 pp from the share price ($138.47 on Aug 03, 2026 → $97.54 on Oct 30, 2026). A yield that rises because the price fell is not an improvement in the payout itself.
Yield vs Its Own History
Across 272 daily observations over the past 13 months (through Oct 23, 2026), NRG's current yield is higher than approximately 97% of them. Our stored price history for NRG covers the past 13 months; 3- and 5-year averages are not yet computable from it and are deliberately not shown.
Adjusted Price History
Dividend History
Dividend Payment History
Ex-dividend calendar →| Amount | Type | Declared | Ex-Date | Record | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.4750 Q | Regular upcoming, declared | Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 02, 2026 | Nov 02, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 |
| $0.4750 Q | Regular | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 03, 2026 | Aug 03, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| $0.4750 Q | Regular | Apr 20, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| $0.4750 Q | Regular | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| $0.4400 Q | Regular | Oct 20, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| $0.4400 Q | Regular | Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| $0.4400 Q | Regular | Apr 08, 2025 | May 01, 2025 | May 01, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| $0.4400 Q | Regular | Jan 22, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| $0.4075 Q | Regular | Oct 11, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| $0.4075 Q | Regular | Jul 19, 2024 | Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| $0.4075 Q | Regular | Apr 17, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | May 01, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| $0.4075 Q | Regular | Jan 19, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| $0.3775 Q | Regular | Oct 19, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 01, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| $0.3775 Q | Regular | Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 01, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| $0.3775 Q | Regular | Apr 19, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | May 01, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| $0.3770 Q | Regular | Jan 20, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Feb 01, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| $0.3500 Q | Regular | Oct 21, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | Nov 01, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 |
| $0.3500 Q | Regular | Jul 20, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 01, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| $0.3500 Q | Regular | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | May 02, 2022 | May 16, 2022 |
| $0.3500 Q | Regular | Jan 21, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Feb 01, 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 |
| $0.3250 Q | Regular | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | Nov 01, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 |
| $0.3250 Q | Regular | Jul 20, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | Aug 02, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 |
| $0.3250 Q | Regular | Apr 19, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | May 03, 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
| $0.3250 Q | Regular | Jan 21, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 | Feb 01, 2021 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| $0.3000 Q | Regular | Oct 23, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 | Nov 02, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| $0.3000 Q | Regular | Jul 17, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Aug 03, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 |
| $0.3000 Q | Regular | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | May 01, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
| $0.3000 Q | Regular | Jan 21, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Feb 03, 2020 | Feb 18, 2020 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Oct 17, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Nov 01, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Jul 19, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Aug 01, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Apr 08, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | May 01, 2019 | May 15, 2019 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Jan 23, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 | Feb 01, 2019 | Feb 15, 2019 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Oct 17, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | Nov 01, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 | Aug 01, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Apr 19, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | May 01, 2018 | May 15, 2018 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Jan 19, 2018 | Jan 31, 2018 | Feb 01, 2018 | Feb 15, 2018 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Oct 18, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 | Nov 01, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Jul 24, 2017 | Jul 28, 2017 | Aug 01, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Apr 07, 2017 | Apr 27, 2017 | May 01, 2017 | May 15, 2017 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Jan 19, 2017 | Jan 30, 2017 | Feb 01, 2017 | Feb 15, 2017 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Oct 20, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 | Nov 01, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Jul 14, 2016 | Jul 28, 2016 | Aug 01, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Apr 18, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | May 02, 2016 | May 16, 2016 |
| $0.1450 Q | Regular | Jan 19, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 | Feb 01, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 |
| $0.1450 Q | Regular | Oct 12, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 | Nov 02, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| $0.1450 Q | Regular | Jul 15, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 | Aug 03, 2015 | Aug 17, 2015 |
| $0.1450 Q | Regular | Apr 20, 2015 | Apr 29, 2015 | May 01, 2015 | May 15, 2015 |
| $0.1450 Q | Regular | Jan 20, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 | Feb 02, 2015 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| $0.1400 Q | Regular | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 30, 2014 | Nov 03, 2014 | Nov 17, 2014 |
| $0.1400 Q | Regular | Jul 18, 2014 | Jul 30, 2014 | Aug 01, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 |
| $0.1400 Q | Regular | Apr 21, 2014 | Apr 29, 2014 | May 01, 2014 | May 15, 2014 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Jan 22, 2014 | Jan 30, 2014 | Feb 03, 2014 | Feb 17, 2014 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Oct 16, 2013 | Oct 30, 2013 | Nov 01, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Jul 19, 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 | Aug 01, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Apr 19, 2013 | Apr 29, 2013 | May 01, 2013 | May 15, 2013 |
| $0.0900 Q | Regular | Jan 22, 2013 | Jan 30, 2013 | Feb 01, 2013 | Feb 15, 2013 |
| $0.0900 Q | Regular | Oct 31, 2012 | Oct 31, 2012 | Nov 01, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 |
| $0.0900 Q | Regular | Jul 23, 2012 | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 01, 2012 | Aug 15, 2012 |
Peer Comparison
Selected Independent Power Producers dividend payers we cover, strongest DividendRank first — for context, not a recommendation.
| Ticker | Name | Yield | 5-Yr Growth | Streak | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AES | The AES Corporation | 4.68% | 4.2% | 12 yrs | 66 |
| VST | Vistra Corp. | 0.65% | 10.8% | 6 yrs | 58 |
| TA.TO | TransAlta Corporation | 1.52% | 8.3% | 6 yrs | 44 |
| TAC | TransAlta Corporation | 1.51% | 7.1% | 6 yrs | 42 |
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NRG dividend — frequently asked questions
Does NRG Energy, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes. NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $1.90 per share, a yield of approximately 1.95%.
What is NRG Energy, Inc.'s dividend yield?
NRG Energy, Inc.'s dividend yield is approximately 1.95%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.
How often does NRG Energy, Inc. pay dividends?
NRG Energy, Inc. pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.
When is NRG Energy, Inc.'s next ex-dividend date?
The next declared ex-dividend date for NRG Energy, Inc. is November 2, 2026. The associated payment is $0.4750 per share; you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive it.
How long has NRG Energy, Inc. paid dividends?
NRG Energy, Inc. has 14 years of dividend payments on record, and has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.