NRG Dividend History & Yield
NRG Energy, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 (in 55 days) | Nov 17, 2026 | $0.475 | $47.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 (in 147 days) | Feb 17, 2027 | $0.475 | $47.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 (in 239 days) | May 20, 2027 | $0.475 | $47.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 6, 2027 (in 331 days) | Aug 20, 2027 | $0.475 | $47.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NRG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.90 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NRG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 632 | $75,562 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,158 | $377,811 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,316 | $755,621 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.59%. $10,000 in NRG would currently pay about $159 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NRG dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.475 | +8.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.44 | +7.8% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.408 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $0.408 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | — | $0.408 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2024 | — | $0.408 | +7.9% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | — | $0.378 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2023 | — | $0.378 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2023 | — | $0.378 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | — | $0.378 | +8.0% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2022 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | — | $0.35 | +7.7% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Jan 29, 2021 | — | $0.325 | +8.3% |
| Oct 30, 2020 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2020 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2020 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | — | $0.30 | +900.0% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2019 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2019 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2018 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2018 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2018 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2017 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2016 | — | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2016 | — | $0.03 | -79.3% |
| Jan 28, 2016 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2015 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2015 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2015 | — | $0.145 | +0.0% |
| Jan 29, 2015 | — | $0.145 | +3.6% |
| Oct 30, 2014 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2014 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2014 | — | $0.14 | +16.7% |
| Jan 30, 2014 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2013 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2013 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2013 | — | $0.12 | +33.3% |
| Jan 30, 2013 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2012 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2012 | — | $0.09 | — |
NRG dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Raised 8.0% | $0.44 | $0.475 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
NRG scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About NRG Energy, Inc.
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through the Texas, East, West/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities segments. The company offers retail electricity, energy management, demand response and virtual power plant programs, carbon offsets, smart home security, and automation services.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Independent Power Producers. First dividend on our records: Jul 30, 2012. 57 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NRG dividend FAQ
When is NRG's next ex-dividend date?
NRG's next ex-dividend date is Nov 3, 2026 (in 55 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.475 per share, expected on Nov 17, 2026.
How often does NRG pay dividends?
NRG pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.475 per share with an ex-date of Aug 3, 2026.
What is NRG's dividend yield?
NRG's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.56%, based on $1.865 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $119.64. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.90 per share, is 1.59%.
How much does NRG pay per share?
NRG pays about $0.475 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.90 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $190.00 a year.
Has NRG grown or cut its dividend?
NRG has raised its annual dividend for 6 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.9% a year (+7.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of NRG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.59%, you would need about 632 shares of NRG (roughly $75,562 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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