Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.01
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.9%
Payout Ratio
2.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
CWEN Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.3% and trend is rising.
CWEN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.9%
Trailing DPS$3.01
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout230.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR7.4%
5Y CAGR11.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.9%
1Y Total Return39.6%
5Y Total Return72.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,24610Y ago$33,73720Y ago$37,999
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CWEN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
CWEN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Clearway Energy, Inc. distributes 2.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 230.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CWEN has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.4% and 5-year CAGR of 11.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CWEN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.9% dividend yield, 7.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 72.5%, with dividends contributing 29.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,737 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
CWEN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.86
Avg/Payment$0.3928
Latest Change+1.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026Latest | $0.4602 | ↑ +1.6% | 4.72% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.4528 | ↑ +1.6% | 5.02% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.4456 | ↑ +1.6% | 6.07% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.4384 | ↑ +1.7% | 5.63% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.4312 | ↑ +1.7% | 6.18% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.4240 | ↑ +1.7% | 5.69% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.4171 | ↑ +1.7% | 5.79% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.4102 | ↑ +1.7% | 5.80% | Jun 17, 2024 |
CWEN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.9%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
2.1% payout
Streak
6Y
11.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.9%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd CWENClearway Energy, Inc… | $7.8B | 7.9% | 2.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
1st  BEPBrookfield Renewable… | $10.6B | 11.7% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 BEPCBrookfield Renewable… | $5.4B | 0.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 NEENextEra Energy, Inc. | $194.6B | 2.4% | 68.5% | 30 | Watch |
3rd  AESThe AES Corporation | $10.2B | 4.9% | 52.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ORAOrmat Technologies, … | $7.5B | 0.4% | 23.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
CWEN Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.46 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $1.77 | 6.9% | 4 | $1.42 | 124.5% | 0.80x | 5.3% |
| 2024 | $1.65 | 7.3% | 4 | $0.75 | 220.6% | 0.45x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $1.54 | 8.0% | 4 | $0.67 | 230.1% | 0.43x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $1.43 | 7.6% | 4 | $4.99 | 28.6% | 3.49x | 4.3% |
| 2021 | $1.33 | 26.4% | 4 | $0.44 | 301.7% | 0.33x | 4.0% |
| 2020 | $1.05 | 31.3% | 4 | $0.22 | 477.5% | 0.21x | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | -36.4% | 4 | $-0.10 | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $1.26 | 14.6% | 4 | $0.46 | 273.5% | 0.37x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $1.10 | 16.2% | 4 | $-0.16 | — | — | 3.3% |
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Start ComparisonCWEN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CWEN stock.
How much dividend does CWEN pay per share?
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CWEN's next ex-dividend date?
CWEN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CWEN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CWEN's dividend safe?
CWEN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.1% and FCF payout ratio of +230.7%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CWEN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Clearway Energy, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CWEN pay dividends?
Clearway Energy, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CWEN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CWEN five years ago would be worth approximately $17,246 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CWEN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CWEN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.