NRG Energy (NRG) Dividend Yield, Date & History $90.45 +1.20 (+1.34%) (As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends NRG Energy Dividend SummaryDividend Yield1.80%Annual Dividend$1.63Recent Dividend Payment Nov. 15 Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 7.96%Dividend Payout Ratio 40.95% NRG Energy (NRG) pays an annual dividend of $1.63 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.80%. The next quarterly payment of $0.4075 per share was paid on Friday, November 15, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, November 1. The company currently pays out 40.95% of its earnings and 15.28% of its cash flow as dividends. 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The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open NRG Energy in Dividend Yield Calculator Ad Stansberry Research2025 could be “worse than the dot-com bust”, says man who predicted 2008 banking crisisDan is sharing his latest work with the public. Because what he's tracking right now, he says, is too serious to keep private.Click here to see Dan's full warning to the public. NRG Energy vs. The CompetitionCompare NRG Energy's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeNRG EnergyUtilities CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$1.63$0.04$1.39Dividend Yield1.80%4.12%3.62%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth7.96%1.19%15.78%NRG Energy Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings40.95%Based on This Year's Estimate25.63%Based on Next Year's Estimate21.65%Based on Cashflow15.28% NRG Energy Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date10/11/2024quarterly$0.4075 - 1.82%11/1/202411/1/202411/15/20247/19/2024quarterly$0.4075 - 2.18%8/1/20248/1/20248/15/20244/17/2024quarterly$0.4075 - 2.22%4/30/20245/1/20245/15/20242025 could be “worse than the dot-com bust”, says man who predicted 2008 banking crisis (Ad)Dan is sharing his latest work with the public. Because what he's tracking right now, he says, is too serious to keep private.Click here to see Dan's full warning to the public.1/19/2024quarterly$0.4075+$0.037.95%3.1%1/31/20242/1/20242/15/202410/19/2023quarterly$0.3775 - 3.66%10/31/202311/1/202311/15/20237/17/2023quarterly$0.3775+$0.00050.13%4.15%7/31/20238/1/20238/15/20234/19/2023Quarterly$0.3770-$0.00050.13%4.36%4/28/20235/1/20235/15/20231/20/2023quarterly$0.3775+$0.02757.86%4.77%1/31/20232/1/20232/15/2023This table shows NRG Energy's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. NRG Energy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is NRG Energy's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for NRG Energy is 1.80%. Learn more on NRG's dividend yield history. How much is NRG Energy's annual dividend? The annual dividend for NRG shares is $1.63. Learn more on NRG's annual dividend history. How often does NRG Energy pay dividends? NRG Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was NRG Energy's most recent dividend payment? NRG Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.4075 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, November 15, 2024. When was NRG Energy's most recent ex-dividend date? NRG Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, November 1, 2024. Is NRG Energy's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 7.96% per year. When did NRG Energy last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.03 on Friday, January 19, 2024. What is NRG Energy's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for NRG is: 40.95% based on the trailing year of earnings 25.63% based on this year's estimates 21.65% based on next year's estimates 15.28% based on cash flow Is NRG Energy a good dividend stock? NRG Energy's dividend yield of 1.83% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. NRG Energy's dividend payout ratio of 40.95% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate NRG Energy stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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