NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) Dividend History and Yield
NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) paid $1.86 per share over the trailing twelve months, equal to a trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield of 1.57%. Its record includes quarterly payments, a 5-year growth streak, a growing dividend policy. The history below summarizes split-adjusted payments and the public dividend record available to investors.
Dividend Facts
- TTM Dividend Yield: 1.57%
- Annual Dividend (TTM): $1.86
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Dividend Policy: Growing
- Growth Streak: 5 years
- No-Cut Streak: 7 years
- Paying Since: 2012
- Last Ex-Dividend Date: Aug 3, 2026 $0.475
- Payment Date: Aug 17, 2026
Annual Dividends Per Share
| Year | Dividend Per Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | $0.95 | N/A |
| 2025 | $1.76 | +8.0% |
| 2024 | $1.63 | +7.9% |
| 2023 | $1.51 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | $1.4 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | $1.3 | +44.4% |
| 2020 | $0.9 | +650.0% |
| 2019 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | $0.12 | -48.9% |
| 2016 | $0.235 | -59.5% |
| 2015 | $0.58 | +7.4% |
| 2014 | $0.54 | +20.0% |
| 2013 | $0.45 | +150.0% |
| 2012 | $0.18 | N/A |
Dividend Payment History
All payment amounts below are split-adjusted.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | $0.475 | Quarterly |
| May 1, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.475 | Quarterly |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | $0.475 | Quarterly |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $0.44 | Quarterly |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $0.44 | Quarterly |
| May 1, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $0.44 | Quarterly |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | $0.44 | Quarterly |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $0.4075 | Quarterly |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | $0.4075 | Quarterly |
| Apr 30, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | $0.4075 | Quarterly |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | $0.4075 | Quarterly |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | $0.3775 | Quarterly |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | $0.3775 | Quarterly |
| Apr 28, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | $0.3775 | Quarterly |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | $0.3775 | Quarterly |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Apr 29, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | $0.325 | Quarterly |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | $0.325 | Quarterly |
| Apr 30, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | $0.325 | Quarterly |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Feb 16, 2021 | $0.325 | Quarterly |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | $0.3 | Quarterly |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 | $0.3 | Quarterly |
| Apr 30, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | $0.3 | Quarterly |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Feb 18, 2020 | $0.3 | Quarterly |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Apr 30, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Feb 15, 2019 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Jul 31, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Apr 30, 2018 | May 15, 2018 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Feb 15, 2018 | $0.03 | Monthly |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Apr 27, 2017 | May 15, 2017 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Feb 15, 2017 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Oct 28, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Apr 28, 2016 | May 16, 2016 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Jan 28, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 | $0.145 | Quarterly |
| Oct 29, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 | $0.145 | Quarterly |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Aug 17, 2015 | $0.145 | Quarterly |
| Apr 29, 2015 | May 15, 2015 | $0.145 | Quarterly |
| Jan 29, 2015 | Feb 17, 2015 | $0.145 | Quarterly |
| Oct 30, 2014 | Nov 17, 2014 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Jul 30, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Apr 29, 2014 | May 15, 2014 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Jan 30, 2014 | Feb 17, 2014 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Oct 30, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Jul 30, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Apr 29, 2013 | May 15, 2013 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Jan 30, 2013 | Feb 15, 2013 | $0.09 | Quarterly |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 | $0.09 | Quarterly |
| Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 15, 2012 | $0.09 | Quarterly |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does NRG pay dividends?
Yes. NRG's latest recorded dividend was $0.475 per share with an ex-dividend date of Aug 3, 2026.
What is NRG's dividend yield?
NRG's trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.57%.
How often does NRG pay dividends?
NRG has a quarterly dividend payment schedule.
How many years has NRG increased its dividend?
NRG has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.
When was NRG's last ex-dividend date?
NRG's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 3, 2026.
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