NRG is NRG Energy, Inc. (Utilities). Trading at $116.15. Current dividend yield: 1.70%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.90 |
| Current yield | 1.70% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Nov 03, 2026(in 60 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.4750 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 7.96% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 7.93% |
| Payout ratio | 48% |
| Market cap | $23.51B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | $0.4750 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.4750 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.4750 |
| 2025-11-03 | $0.4400 |
| 2025-08-01 | $0.4400 |
| 2025-05-01 | $0.4400 |
| 2025-02-03 | $0.4400 |
| 2024-11-01 | $0.4075 |
About NRG
NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the US, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home-services customers. NRG also is one of the largest US independent power producers, with 26 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity in Texas and the Eastern US. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
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Frequently asked
What is NRG's dividend yield?
NRG (NRG Energy, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 1.70%, which works out to about $1.90 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is NRG's next ex-dividend date?
NRG's next ex-dividend date is Nov 03, 2026 (in 60 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did NRG last pay a dividend?
NRG's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 17, 2026.
How often does NRG pay dividends?
NRG pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is NRG growing its dividend?
NRG has been growing its dividend at a 7.93% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.