NRG Energy, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

14 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012
Dividends per share (FY)$1.76$1.64$1.52$1.40$1.32$1.20$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.23$0.56$0.54$0.45$0.18
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A2.18%3.23%4.42%3.02%3.21%0.31%0.31%0.42%1.96%5.19%2.18%1.66%0.94%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A36.00%-188.61%27.19%14.59%57.84%0.72%13.81%-1.76%-9.82%-3.15%146.27%-39.90%16.95%

Dividend Payout History

54 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-17November 03, 252025-11-03$0.44
2025-08-15August 01, 252025-08-01$0.44
2025-05-15May 01, 252025-05-01$0.44
2025-02-18February 03, 252025-02-03$0.44
2024-11-15November 01, 242024-11-01$0.41
2024-08-15August 01, 242024-08-01$0.41
2024-05-15April 30, 242024-05-01$0.41
2024-02-15January 31, 242024-02-01$0.41
2023-11-15October 31, 232023-11-01$0.38
2023-08-15July 31, 232023-08-01$0.38
2023-05-15April 28, 232023-05-01$0.38
2023-02-15January 31, 232023-02-01$0.38
2022-11-15October 31, 222022-11-01$0.35
2022-08-15July 29, 222022-08-01$0.35
2022-05-16April 29, 222022-05-02$0.35
2022-02-15January 31, 222022-02-01$0.35
2021-11-15October 29, 212021-11-01$0.33
2021-08-16July 30, 212021-08-02$0.33
2021-05-17April 30, 212021-05-03$0.33
2021-02-16January 29, 212021-02-01$0.33
2020-11-16October 30, 202020-11-02$0.30
2020-08-17July 31, 202020-08-03$0.30
2020-05-15April 30, 202020-05-01$0.30
2020-02-18January 31, 202020-02-03$0.30
2019-11-15October 31, 192019-11-01$0.03
2019-08-15July 31, 192019-08-01$0.03
2019-05-15April 30, 192019-05-01$0.03
2019-02-15January 31, 192019-02-01$0.03
2018-11-15October 31, 182018-11-01$0.03
2018-08-15July 31, 182018-08-01$0.03
2018-05-15April 30, 182018-05-01$0.03
2018-02-15January 31, 182018-02-01$0.03
2017-11-15October 31, 172017-11-01$0.03
2017-08-15July 28, 172017-08-01$0.03
2017-05-15April 27, 172017-05-01$0.03
2017-02-15January 30, 172017-02-01$0.03
2016-11-15October 28, 162016-11-01$0.03
2016-08-15July 28, 162016-08-01$0.03
2016-05-16April 28, 162016-05-02$0.03
2016-02-16January 28, 162016-02-01$0.14
2015-11-16October 29, 152015-11-02$0.14
2015-08-17July 30, 152015-08-03$0.14
2015-05-15April 29, 152015-05-01$0.14
2015-02-17January 29, 152015-02-02$0.14
2014-11-17October 30, 142014-11-03$0.14
2014-08-15July 30, 142014-08-01$0.14
2014-05-15April 29, 142014-05-01$0.14
2014-02-17January 30, 142014-02-03$0.12
2013-11-15October 30, 132013-11-01$0.12
2013-08-15July 30, 132013-08-01$0.12
2013-05-15April 29, 132013-05-01$0.12
2013-02-15January 30, 132013-02-01$0.09
2012-11-15October 31, 122012-11-01$0.09
2012-08-15July 30, 122012-08-01$0.09

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NRG Energy, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much NRG Energy, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has NRG Energy, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for NRG Energy, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is NRG Energy, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can NRG Energy, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing NRG Energy, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider NRG Energy, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

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