NRG Energy Inc. (NRG)
Utilities
Utilities - Independent Power Producers
134.30 $
+0.2%
vs. previous close
Closing price · As of: 31. Jul 2026
Dividend history for NRG Energy Inc. (NRG): every payment, yield, payout ratio and growth at a glance. The most recent distribution was 0.48 $ per share (ex-date 05/01/2026).
Dividend
Dividend Yield
Annual dividend divided by the current price: what percentage of your investment comes back as a payout each year.
1.39%
Dividend Per Share (TTM)
Sum of dividends paid per share over the last 12 months.
1.39$
Payout Ratio
Share of profit paid out as dividends. Over 100% means the company is paying out more than it earns — not sustainable long-term.
26.0%
Increase Streak
How many years in a row the dividend has been raised — the gold standard for dividend payers.
6Years
Years Without a Cut
How many years in a row the dividend hasn't been cut — a measure of reliability.
8Years
Dividend growth (5-yr CAGR)
Average annual dividend growth over the past five years.
8.0%
Payment History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 announced | 08/17/2026 | 0.48 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/01/2026 | 05/15/2026 | 0.48 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/02/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 0.48 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/03/2025 | 11/17/2025 | 0.44 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/01/2025 | 08/15/2025 | 0.44 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/15/2025 | 0.44 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/18/2025 | 0.44 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/01/2024 | 11/15/2024 | 0.41 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/01/2024 | 08/15/2024 | 0.41 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/30/2024 | 05/15/2024 | 0.41 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/31/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 0.41 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/31/2023 | 11/15/2023 | 0.38 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/31/2023 | 08/15/2023 | 0.38 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/28/2023 | 05/15/2023 | 0.38 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/31/2023 | 02/15/2023 | 0.38 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/31/2022 | 11/15/2022 | 0.35 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/29/2022 | 08/15/2022 | 0.35 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/29/2022 | 05/16/2022 | 0.35 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/31/2022 | 02/15/2022 | 0.35 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/29/2021 | 11/15/2021 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/30/2021 | 08/16/2021 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/30/2021 | 05/17/2021 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/29/2021 | 02/16/2021 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/30/2020 | 11/16/2020 | 0.30 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/31/2020 | 08/17/2020 | 0.30 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/30/2020 | 05/15/2020 | 0.30 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/31/2020 | 02/18/2020 | 0.30 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/31/2019 | 11/15/2019 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/31/2019 | 08/15/2019 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/30/2019 | 05/15/2019 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/31/2019 | 02/15/2019 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/31/2018 | 11/15/2018 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/31/2018 | 08/15/2018 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/30/2018 | 05/15/2018 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/31/2018 | 02/15/2018 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/31/2017 | 11/15/2017 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/28/2017 | 08/15/2017 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/27/2017 | 05/15/2017 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/30/2017 | 02/15/2017 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/28/2016 | 11/15/2016 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/28/2016 | 08/15/2016 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/28/2016 | 05/16/2016 | 0.0300 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/28/2016 | 02/16/2016 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/29/2015 | 11/16/2015 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/30/2015 | 08/17/2015 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/29/2015 | 05/15/2015 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/29/2015 | 02/17/2015 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/30/2014 | 11/17/2014 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/30/2014 | 08/15/2014 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/29/2014 | 05/15/2014 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/30/2014 | 02/17/2014 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/30/2013 | 11/15/2013 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/30/2013 | 08/15/2013 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/29/2013 | 05/15/2013 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/30/2013 | 02/15/2013 | 0.0900 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/31/2012 | 11/15/2012 | 0.0900 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/30/2012 | 08/15/2012 | 0.0900 $ | Quarterly |
Data as of: July 31, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.