NRG — NRG Energy, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | NRG | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% | 3.68% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 7.96% | 5.21% |
| Payout Ratio | 220.0% | 61.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 15 | 29 |
| 1Y Total Return | -40.8% | -0.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Utilities sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
7.98%
3-Year Growth
7.93%
5-Year Growth
7.96%
10-Year Growth
11.74%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Aug 3, 2026
Last Payment
Aug 17, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.4750 | -1.04% |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.4800 | +1.05% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.4750 | +7.95% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.4400 | 0.00% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.4400 | 0.00% |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.4400 | 0.00% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.4400 | +7.98% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.4075 | 0.00% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.4075 | 0.00% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.4075 | 0.00% |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $0.4075 | +7.95% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.3775 | 0.00% |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $0.3775 | 0.00% |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.3775 | 0.00% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $0.3775 | +7.86% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 29, 2022 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | $0.3500 | +7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $0.3250 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
220.0%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
55.6%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.52 | -$486.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $3.70 | $638.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $-0.62 | $73.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.70 | $230.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 3, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.