Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.07
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
47.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
NRG Dividend Income Check
Safety
47.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
NRG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$2.07
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout47.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR7.9%
5Y CAGR8.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.3%
Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
1Y Total Return30.3%
5Y Total Return356.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)22.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$45,61110Y ago$103,61820Y ago$67,444
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.
NRG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
NRG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
NRG Energy, Inc. distributes 47.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NRG has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.9% and 5-year CAGR of 8.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NRG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 4.3% buyback yield, 5.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 356.1%, with dividends contributing 22.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $103,618 today.
NRG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.90
Avg/Payment$0.3952
Latest Change+1.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026Latest | $0.4800 | ↑ +1.1% | 1.19% | May 15, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.4750 | ↑ +8.0% | 1.20% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.4400 | — | 1.01% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.4400 | — | 1.03% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.4400 | — | 1.49% | May 15, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.4400 | ↑ +8.0% | 1.62% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.4075 | — | 1.88% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.4075 | — | 2.18% | Aug 15, 2024 |
NRG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
47.6% payout
Streak
8Y
8.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.7%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRGNRG Energy, Inc. | $32.3B | 1.4% | 47.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
 VSTVistra Corp. | $53.6B | 0.6% | 32.4% | 6 | Sustainable |
 CEGConstellation Energy… | $100.8B | 0.5% | — | 3 | Unknown |
3rd  EXCExelon Corporation | $46.1B | 3.5% | 58.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  AESThe AES Corporation | $10.2B | 4.9% | 52.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  DDominion Energy, Inc… | $54.2B | 4.3% | 76.0% | 0 | Watch |
 DUKDuke Energy Corporat… | $97.7B | 3.4% | 66.4% | 1 | Watch |
 SOThe Southern Company | $105.4B | 2.9% | 69.5% | 1 | Watch |
NRG Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.95 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $1.76 | 8.0% | 4 | $4.01 | 43.9% | 2.28x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $1.63 | 7.9% | 4 | $4.99 | 32.7% | 3.06x | 4.5% |
| 2023 | $1.51 | 7.9% | 4 | $-1.12 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2022 | $1.40 | 7.7% | 4 | $5.17 | 27.1% | 3.69x | 3.9% |
| 2021 | $1.30 | 8.3% | 4 | $8.93 | 14.6% | 6.87x | 3.6% |
| 2020 | $1.20 | 900.0% | 4 | $2.07 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $0.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $16.81 | 0.7% | 140.08x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $0.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.87 | 13.8% | 7.25x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.12 | -48.9% | 4 | $-6.79 | — | — | 0.3% |
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Start ComparisonNRG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NRG stock.
How much dividend does NRG pay per share?
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.07 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NRG's next ex-dividend date?
NRG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NRG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NRG's dividend safe?
NRG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +47.6% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is NRG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, NRG Energy, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NRG pay dividends?
NRG Energy, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.07 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NRG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NRG five years ago would be worth approximately $45,611 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NRG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NRG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.