NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Dividend
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.96%, distributing $1.90 per share annually ($0.47 per quarter). The company operates in the Utilities sector.
NRG dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.90 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.47 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | November 3, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 17, 2026 |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $96.94 |
What NRG pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 1.96% yield, $10,000 invested in NRG generates about $196.00 per year, or roughly $49.00 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $96.94, derived from the $1.90 annual dividend and the 1.96% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 10.3 | $19.60 | $4.90 |
| $5,000 | 51.6 | $98.00 | $24.50 |
| $10,000 | 103.2 | $196.00 | $49.00 |
| $25,000 | 257.9 | $490.00 | $122.50 |
| $100,000 | 1,031.6 | $1,960.00 | $490.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
NRG dividend payment schedule
NRG pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is November 3, 2026, with payment on November 17, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when NRG Energy, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2026 | November 17, 2026 | $0.47 | Confirmed |
| February 3, 2027 | February 17, 2027 | $0.47 | Projected |
| May 3, 2027 | May 17, 2027 | $0.47 | Projected |
| August 3, 2027 | August 17, 2027 | $0.47 | Projected |
To collect a NRG dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How NRG's dividend compares
Across the 714 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 4.23%. NRG's 1.96% is 2.27 percentage points below that median, ranking 520th of 714 by yield.
Within Utilities, where we track 28 names, the median yield is 3.40% — putting NRG below its sector.
What the numbers mean
Like most US dividend payers, NRG distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
NRG dividend FAQ
When is the next NRG ex-dividend date?
The next NRG ex-dividend date is November 3, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 17, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is NRG's dividend yield?
NRG currently yields 1.96%, based on $1.90 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does NRG pay dividends?
NRG pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.47 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of NRG generate?
At the current 1.96% yield, $10,000 invested in NRG would produce roughly $196.00 per year, or about $49.00 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is NRG a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. NRG is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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