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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Dividend Yield

Annual Dividend Yield

1.38%0.07%+5.34%

Summary

Current Value
As of today, NRG annual dividend yield is 1.38%, up +5.34% on
Historical Performance
NRG annual dividend yield is down -66.67% over the past 3 years, down -60.57% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison
NRG annual dividend yield is currently -78.64% below its historical high of 6.46% set on
3-Year Low Comparison
NRG annual dividend yield is +51.65% above its 3-year low of 0.91% reached on
Sector Comparison
NRG annual dividend yield is higher than 5.06% of companies in Utilities sector
Next Dividend
As of today, the next dividend for NRG has not been announced

Dividend Yield Chart

SUGGESTED SERIES

Performance

NRG Performance
MetricDateValue1Y3Y5Y15Y
Annual Dividend Yield1.38%+31.4%-66.7%-60.6%
Price$127.81-17.6%+278.4%+272.3%+421.3%
Annual Dividend$1.76+8.0%+25.7%+46.7%
47.57%+32.1%+75.0%-17.8%+2416.9%
$411.00M+1.5%+23.8%+39.3%+4466.7%
$765.00M-57.9%+5984.6%-52.1%-9.6%
Annual Revenue$30.66B+9.1%-3.0%+241.9%+246.5%
Annual EPS$4.01-19.8%-22.6%+93.2%+117.7%
PE Ratio149.03+510.5%+440.8%+234.3%

Dividend Yield Highs

NRG Annual Dividend Yield Highs Comparison
PeriodHighDateCurrent
3Y4.32%-68.1%
5Y4.54%-69.6%
All6.46%-78.6%

Dividend Yield Lows

NRG Annual Dividend Yield Lows Comparison
PeriodLowDateCurrent
3Y0.91%+51.6%
5Y0.91%+51.6%
All0.28%+392.9%

Dividend Yield History

YearValueChange
1.38%+24.3%
1.11%-38.7%
1.81%-38.0%
2.92%-33.6%
4.40%+45.7%
3.02%-5.6%
3.20%+966.7%
0.30%0.0%
YearValueChange
0.30%-28.6%
0.42%-78.1%
1.92%-61.1%
4.93%+146.5%
2.00%+27.4%
1.57%+101.3%
0.78%-

FAQ

  • What is the current annual dividend yield of NRG?

    As of today, NRG annual dividend yield is 1.38%

  • What is NRG annual dividend yield most recent change?

    NRG annual dividend yield was up +5.34% on May 15, 2026

  • What is 1-year change in NRG annual dividend yield?

    NRG annual dividend yield is up +31.43% year-over-year

  • How far is NRG annual dividend yield from its all-time high?

    NRG annual dividend yield is currently -78.64% below its historical high of 6.46% set on January 25, 2016

  • How does NRG annual dividend yield rank versus sector peers?

    NRG annual dividend yield is higher than 5.06% of companies in Utilities sector

  • What is NRG next ex-dividend date?

    As of today, the next dividend for NRG has not been scheduled

  • When is NRG next annual earnings release?

    As of today, the next annual earnings release for NRG has not been scheduled

Dividend Yield Formula

Dividend Yield =    × 100%

Data Sources & References

  1. NRG Official Website www.nrg.com
  2. Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1013871/000101387126000004/0001013871-26-000004-index.htm
  3. NRG Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/NRG
  4. NRG Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/nrg