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NRG

NRG Energy, Inc.

NRG

Utilities · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.42%

Annual Dividend

$1.90

Payout Ratio

197%

5-Yr Growth

8.0%

Ex-Date

May 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

What is NRG?

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is a Utilities company that pays a quarterly dividend currently yielding about 1.42%. Below is its full dividend history, growth record and key data for income investors.

Advantages

  • 8.0% 5-yr dividend growth rate

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (197.25%) — less cushion

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.42%
Payout Ratio
197%
Annual Dividend
$1.90
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 1, 2026
Years of Growth
9
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.31
Market Cap
$28.1B
P/E Ratio
146.4

Frequently Asked Questions

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At $1.90 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$47.50
Annual$190.00
Monthly avg$15.83