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NRG DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
2.02% YieldUtilitiesNRG Energy, Inc. · NYSE
Price: $92.31 · Annual div: $1.87/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: 47% · Ex-div: 2026-11-02
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NRG Dividend History — Last 58 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02Latest | 2026-11-16 | $0.4750 | — | — |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-17 | $0.4750 | 1.35% | $138.47 |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-15 | $0.4750 | 1.19% | $153.37 |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-17 | $0.4750 | 1.50% | $149.11 |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-17 | $0.4400 | 1.01% | $174.48 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-15 | $0.4400 | 1.03% | $167.63 |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-15 | $0.4400 | 1.49% | $114.14 |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-18 | $0.4400 | 1.62% | $102.68 |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-15 | $0.4075 | 1.88% | $86.72 |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-15 | $0.4075 | 2.18% | $73.50 |
| 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-15 | $0.4075 | 2.24% | $70.15 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-15 | $0.4075 | 3.00% | $51.25 |
| 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-15 | $0.3775 | 4.02% | $37.57 |
| 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-15 | $0.3775 | 3.94% | $37.62 |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-15 | $0.3775 | 5.33% | $33.87 |
| 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-15 | $0.3775 | 4.47% | $31.93 |
| 2022-10-31 | 2022-11-15 | $0.3500 | 3.56% | $39.34 |
| 2022-07-29 | 2022-08-15 | $0.3500 | 4.38% | $38.84 |
| 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-16 | $0.3500 | 4.36% | $38.40 |
| 2022-01-31 | 2022-02-15 | $0.3500 | 3.08% | $42.96 |
| 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-15 | $0.3250 | 3.94% | $40.66 |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-16 | $0.3250 | 3.89% | $40.52 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-17 | $0.3250 | 3.34% | $37.46 |
| 2021-01-29 | 2021-02-16 | $0.3250 | 4.20% | $36.30 |
| 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-16 | $0.3000 | — | — |
| 2020-07-31 | 2020-08-17 | $0.3000 | — | — |
| 2020-04-30 | 2020-05-15 | $0.3000 | — | — |
| 2020-01-31 | 2020-02-18 | $0.3000 | — | — |
| 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2019-07-31 | 2019-08-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2019-04-30 | 2019-05-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2019-01-31 | 2019-02-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2018-07-31 | 2018-08-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2018-04-30 | 2018-05-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2017-10-31 | 2017-11-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2017-07-28 | 2017-08-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2017-04-27 | 2017-05-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2017-01-30 | 2017-02-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2016-07-28 | 2016-08-15 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2016-04-28 | 2016-05-16 | $0.0300 | — | — |
| 2016-01-28 | 2016-02-16 | $0.1450 | — | — |
| 2015-10-29 | 2015-11-16 | $0.1450 | — | — |
| 2015-07-30 | 2015-08-17 | $0.1450 | — | — |
| 2015-04-29 | 2015-05-15 | $0.1450 | — | — |
| 2015-01-29 | 2015-02-17 | $0.1450 | — | — |
| 2014-10-30 | 2014-11-17 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2014-07-30 | 2014-08-15 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2014-04-29 | 2014-05-15 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| 2014-01-30 | 2014-02-17 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2013-10-30 | 2013-11-15 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2013-07-30 | 2013-08-15 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2013-04-29 | 2013-05-15 | $0.1200 | — | — |
| 2013-01-30 | 2013-02-15 | $0.0900 | — | — |
| 2012-10-31 | 2012-11-15 | $0.0900 | — | — |
| 2012-07-30 | 2012-08-15 | $0.0900 | — | — |
About NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) — Dividend Analysis 2026
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a comprehensive power utility spanning the United States. Its operations are divided into three main geographical divisions: Texas, East, and West. The company plays a crucial role in generating, distributing, and selling electricity and various related services, serving approximately six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale sectors. Their energy generation capabilities are diverse, drawing from natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage technologies. Beyond core power provision, NRG offers an extensive array of solutions, including centralized system power, decentralized generation, renewable energy products, emergency backup power, distributed solar and storage installations, demand-side management, energy efficiency programs, expert advisory services, carbon management initiatives, and bespoke on-site energy solutions. Furthermore, NRG actively engages in the trading of electric power, natural gas, and associated commodities, alongside environmental credits, weather-related products, and various financial instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The company also manages fuel procurement and transportation services. It directly markets energy, services, and products to retail consumers through several established brands, including NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, NRG Energy's generation assets encompassed approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity across 25 owned and leased facilities. The corporation was founded in 1989 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
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🌍 NRG Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold NRG.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 2.02% | -0.78% | $202 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 1.72% | -1.08% | $172 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 1.62% | -1.18% | $162 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 2.02% | -0.78% | $202 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 1.84% | -0.96% | $184 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 2.02% | -0.78% | $202 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 1.52% | -1.28% | $152 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 1.72% | -1.08% | $172 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 1.41% | -1.39% | $141 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 1.49% | -1.31% | $149 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 1.41% | -1.39% | $141 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 NRG Income Goal & Break-Even
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Based on current dividend of $1.86/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 NRG Dividend Payment Schedule
NRG pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-11-02.
📊 NRG vs Utilities Benchmarks
How NRG compares to typical Utilities averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for NRG sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ NRG Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | 2026-09-08 | 1,580 | $120.93 | $191.1K | ||
| Other | 2029-06-15 | 4,141 | — | — | ||
| Other | 2029-06-15 | 1,433 | — | — | ||
| Other | 2029-06-15 | 3,952 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-03 | 81 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-03 | 68 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-03 | 65 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-03 | 149 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-03 | 14 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-08-03 | 24 | — | — |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Peer Group
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
Geographic Revenue Breakdown
Where NRG earns its moneyRevenue breakdown from latest annual report via FMP. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is currently trading at $92.31, trading near its 52-week low. The current dividend yield is 2.02% based on an annual payout of $1.87 per share.
NRG (NRG Energy, Inc.) — 2.02% Dividend Yield Analysis
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is a utilities stock currently trading at $92.31 with a dividend yield of 2.02%. It pays an annual dividend of $1.86 per share. The payout ratio of 47% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings. Over the past 5 years, NRG has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 11.8%.
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