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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Dividend Yield

Annual Dividend Yield

1.09%0.05%-4.39%

Summary

Current Value
As of today, NRG annual dividend yield is 1.09%, down -4.39% on
Historical Performance
NRG annual dividend yield is down -74.59% over the past 3 years, and down -64.61% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison
NRG annual dividend yield is currently -83.13% below its historical high of 6.46% set on
3-Year Low Comparison
NRG annual dividend yield is +19.78% above its 3-year low of 0.91% reached on
Sector Comparison
NRG annual dividend yield is higher than 8.54% of companies in Utilities sector
Next Dividend
As of today, the next dividend for NRG has not been announced

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Performance

NRG Performance
MetricDateValue1Y3Y5Y15Y
Annual Dividend Yield1.09%-33.9%-74.6%-64.6%
Price$149.27+51.5%+357.3%+282.6%+660.4%
Annual Dividend Per Share$1.63+8.0%+25.4%+1258.3%
Annual Payout Ratio36.00%+119.1%+146.7%+4515.4%+925.6%
Annual Dividends Paid$405.00M+6.3%+27.0%+1165.6%+1127.3%
Annual Free Cash Flow$1.82B+315.4%+710.7%+53.3%+40.3%
Annual Revenue$28.10B-1.7%+4.5%+190.0%+187.9%
Annual EPS$4.99+544.5%-44.1%-68.1%+45.1%
PE Ratio21.81+11.7%+224.1%+15.5%+103.3%

Dividend Yield Highs

NRG Annual Dividend Yield Highs Comparison
PeriodHighDateCurrent
3Y4.54%-76.0%
5Y4.54%-76.0%
All6.46%-83.1%

Dividend Yield Lows

NRG Annual Dividend Yield Lows Comparison
PeriodLowDateCurrent
3Y0.91%+19.8%
5Y0.91%+19.8%
All0.28%+289.3%

Dividend Yield History

YearValueChange
1.09%+6.9%
1.02%-43.6%
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 1.09%

  • What is NRG annual dividend yield most recent change?

    NRG annual dividend yield was down -4.39% on January 9, 2026

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

    NRG annual dividend yield is down -33.94% year-over-year

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

    NRG annual dividend yield is currently -83.13% 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 8.54% 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 Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1013871/000101387125000025/0001013871-25-000025-index.htm
  3. Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1013871/000101387125000006/0001013871-25-000006-index.htm
  4. NRG Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/NRG
  5. NRG Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/nrg