NRG Energy (NRG) Dividend Yield, Date & History $81.84 -0.11 (-0.13%) (As of 09/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Dividend SummaryDividend Yield1.99%Annual Dividend$1.63Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 7.96%Dividend Payout Ratio 23.09% Recent Dividend Payment Aug. 15 Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Email Address Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryNRG Dividend PaymentsOpen NRG Energy in Dividend Calculator NRG Dividend Yield Over Time Open NRG Energy in Dividend Yield Calculator Ad Unstoppable ProsperityMust-Know for Trading OptionsOptions are becoming increasingly popular among investors – with demand hitting record highs for 3 years in a row! But – knowing what the options trading landscape looks like, and what you're up against is a must.So make sure you claim your free seat by clicking here now. NRG Energy vs. The CompetitionTypeNRG EnergyUtilities CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$1.63$4.40$1.40Dividend Yield1.99%405.22%352.67%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth7.96%1.29%15.87%NRG Energy Dividend Payout RatioTypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings23.09%Based on This Year's Estimates36.63%Based on Next Year's Estimates25.75%Based on Cashflow14.22% NRG Energy Dividend History by QuarterAnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date7/19/2024quarterly$0.40752.18%8/1/20248/1/20248/15/20244/17/2024quarterly$0.40752.22%4/30/20245/1/20245/15/20241/19/2024quarterly$0.40753.1%1/31/20242/1/20242/15/202410/19/2023quarterly$0.37753.66%10/31/202311/1/202311/15/20237/17/2023quarterly$0.37754.15%7/31/20238/1/20238/15/20234/19/2023Quarterly$0.37704.36%4/28/20235/1/20235/15/2023Must-Know for Trading Options (Ad)Options are becoming increasingly popular among investors – with demand hitting record highs for 3 years in a row! But – knowing what the options trading landscape looks like, and what you're up against is a must.So make sure you claim your free seat by clicking here now.1/20/2023quarterly$0.37754.77%1/31/20232/1/20232/15/202310/21/2022Quarterly$0.353.26%10/31/202211/1/202211/15/20227/20/2022quarterly$0.353.91%7/29/20228/1/20228/15/20224/20/2022quarterly$0.353.53%4/29/20225/2/20225/16/20221/21/2022quarterly$0.353.63%1/31/20222/1/20222/15/202210/15/2021quarterly$0.32503.12%10/29/202111/1/202111/15/20217/20/2021quarterly$0.32503.3%7/30/20218/2/20218/16/20214/19/2021quarterly$0.32503.41%4/30/20215/3/20215/17/20211/21/2021Quarterly$0.32503.18%1/29/20212/1/20212/16/202110/23/2020quarterly$0.303.62%10/30/202011/2/202011/16/20207/17/2020quarterly$0.303.56%7/31/20208/3/20208/17/20204/15/2020quarterly$0.303.95%4/30/20205/1/20205/15/20201/21/2020Quarterly$0.303.1%1/31/20202/3/20202/18/202010/17/2019quarterly$0.030.3%10/31/201911/1/201911/15/20197/19/2019quarterly$0.121.35%7/31/20198/1/20198/15/20194/8/2019quarterly$0.030.29%4/30/20195/1/20195/15/20191/23/2019quarterly$0.030.3%1/31/20192/1/20192/15/201910/17/2018quarterly$0.030.32%10/31/201811/1/201811/15/20187/18/2018quarterly$0.030.37%7/31/20188/1/20188/15/20184/19/2018quarterly$0.030.38%4/30/20185/1/20185/15/20181/19/2018quarterly$0.030.39%1/31/20182/1/20182/15/201810/18/2017quarterly$0.030.46%10/31/201711/1/201711/15/20177/20/2017quarterly$0.030.5%7/28/20178/1/20178/15/20174/7/2017quarterly$0.030.64%4/27/20175/1/20175/15/20171/18/2017quarterly$0.030.77%1/30/20172/1/20172/15/201710/19/2016quarterly$0.030.99%10/28/201611/1/201611/15/20167/13/2016quarterly$0.030.76%7/28/20168/1/20168/15/20164/18/2016quarterly$0.034.21%4/28/20165/2/20165/16/20161/18/2016quarterly$0.14506.05%1/28/20162/1/20162/16/201610/12/2015quarterly$0.14503.89%10/29/201511/2/201511/16/20157/15/2015quarterly$0.14502.61%7/30/20158/3/20158/17/20154/20/2015quarterly$0.14502.28%4/29/20155/1/20155/15/20151/20/2015quarterly$0.14502.31%1/29/20152/2/20152/17/201510/14/2014quarterly$0.141.99%10/30/201411/3/201411/17/2014Must-Know for Trading Options (Ad)Options are becoming increasingly popular among investors – with demand hitting record highs for 3 years in a row! But – knowing what the options trading landscape looks like, and what you're up against is a must.So make sure you claim your free seat by clicking here now.7/18/2014quarterly$0.141.73%7/30/20148/1/20148/15/20144/21/2014quarterly$0.141.73%4/29/20145/1/20145/15/20141/22/2014quarterly$0.121.76%1/30/20142/3/20142/17/201410/16/2013quarterly$0.121.75%10/30/201311/1/201311/15/20137/19/2013quarterly$0.121.72%7/30/20138/1/20138/15/20134/19/2013quarterly$0.121.75%4/29/20135/1/20135/15/20131/21/2013quarterly$0.091.51%1/30/20132/1/20132/15/2013(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward) NRG Energy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is NRG Energy's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for NRG Energy is 1.99%. 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 Thursday, August 15, 2024. When was NRG Energy's most recent ex-dividend date? NRG Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 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: 23.09% based on the trailing year of earnings 36.63% based on this year's estimates 25.75% based on next year's estimates 14.22% based on cash flow Is NRG Energy a good dividend stock? NRG Energy's dividend yield of 2.01% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. NRG Energy's dividend payout ratio of 23.09% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. More Dividend Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies: AES Dividend ORA Dividend GNE Dividend CEG Dividend AEP Dividend D Dividend EIX Dividend VST Dividend ETR Dividend DTE Dividend Dividend Tools: Dividend Stocks Overview Dividend Investing Guide Dividend Newsletter Dividend Screener Dividend Capture Stocks Dividend Calculator Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator Dividend Tax Calculator Dividend Yield Calculator Ex-Dividend Calendar Dividend Announcements Dividend Increases Dividend Cuts Special Dividends Stock Lists: Dividend Stocks Overview Dividend Investing Guide Dividend Newsletter Dividend Screener Dividend Capture Stocks Dividend Calculator Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator Dividend Tax Calculator Dividend Yield Calculator Ex-Dividend Calendar Dividend Announcements Dividend Increases Dividend Cuts Special Dividends Latest Articles: 3 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy as Interest Rates FallIntuit Beats Q4 Earnings: AI, Dividends, and a Growth Strategy3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Income Now and Growth LaterDividend King ABM Industries is on Track for New HighsWhy Altria Stock is Still a Good Dividend PlayGet Paid While You Wait - OneMain's Juicy DividendsAlphabet Changes the Narrative with Its First-Ever Dividend3 High Dividend Stocks to Replace Lower Savings Yields Ahead3 Small Dividend Paying Banks Insiders are Buying More Dividend News This page (NYSE:NRG) was last updated on 9/20/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersAct by Friday, August 16th, to collect this 22% dividendLet's do a little math here... To double your money at a 3% rate of return, you would need around 23 years....Investors Alley | SponsoredBiden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial inde...Golden Crest | SponsoredWhy You Should NOT Trade This MarketYou'll be interested in our 5-Day Options Trading Challenge, starting September 23. So, what makes this dif...InvestorPlace | SponsoredBiden's Executive Order, Dems Digital Money Legislation, First Step ToDonald Trump once again sounded the alarm against Fed-controlled digital currencies (CBDCs). If these plans...Monetary Gold | SponsoredThis Crypto Is Set to Explode in SeptemberWith thousands of cryptocurrencies out there, it's crucial to focus on the ONE that has the potential to make ...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Earlier this year President Biden signed the death warrant for America… Executive Order 14067 will essentia...Priority Gold | SponsoredTim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT abou...Timothy Sykes | SponsoredTrump’s weapon lurks in abandoned AmericaUnemployment is sky-high, wages are at record lows. Addiction has overwhelmed these once thriving coal towns. ...Porter & Company | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding NRG Energy, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share NRG Energy With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.