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NRG Energy (NRG) pays a Quarterly dividend. This page shows NRG’s dividend history, latest dividend amount, dividend yield, ex-dividend date, record date, and dividend payment date.
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 01, 2026Payment date
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.475Quarterly
Dividend Yield
1.11%Sector: Utilities
Sector Average: 5.363%
Sector Average: 5.363%
Payout Ratio
20.32%Dividend Growth
10 years Since 2016
Strong Buy
Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
NRG Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Quarterly | Apr 20, 2026 | $0.47 |
Feb 02, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | Quarterly | Jan 23, 2026 | $0.47 |
Nov 03, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | Quarterly | Oct 20, 2025 | $0.44 |
Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Quarterly | Jul 21, 2025 | $0.44 |
May 01, 2025 | May 01, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Quarterly | Apr 08, 2025 | $0.44 |
Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | Quarterly | Jan 22, 2025 | $0.44 |
Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Quarterly | Oct 11, 2024 | $0.41 |
Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Quarterly | Jul 19, 2024 | $0.41 |
Apr 30, 2024 | May 01, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Quarterly | Apr 17, 2024 | $0.41 |
Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Quarterly | Jan 19, 2024 | $0.41 |
FAQ
Does NRG Energy Inc pay dividends?
Yes, NRG has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is NRG Energy Inc's dividend?
NRG pays a dividend of $0.475 per share. NRG's annual dividend yield is 1.11%.
When is NRG Energy Inc ex-dividend date?
NRG Energy's previous ex-dividend date was on May 01, 2026. NRG Energy shareholders who own NRG stock before this date received NRG Energy's last dividend payment of $0.44 per share on Nov 17, 2025. NRG's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is NRG Energy Inc dividend payment date?
NRG Energy's next quarterly payment date is on Nov 17, 2025, when NRG Energy shareholders who owned NRG shares before Nov 03, 2025 received a dividend payment of $0.44 per share. Add NRG to your watchlist to be reminded of NRG's next dividend payment.
Does NRG Energy Inc have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, NRG's past year earnings per share was $1.49, and their annual dividend per share is $1.76. NRG's dividend payout ratio is 20.32% ($1.76/$1.49) which is sustainable.