NRG Dividend Calculator
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) currently yields 1.30% and paid $1.83 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$141.01
Dividend Yield
1.30%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.83
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+7.9%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from NRG
Portfolio Value
$103,206
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$134
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — NRG
Projected Income from NRG
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $208 | $17 | 114.9 | $16,208 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $307 | $26 | 157.3 | $23,410 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $417 | $35 | 198.2 | $31,122 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $539 | $45 | 237.6 | $39,382 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $675 | $56 | 275.8 | $48,234 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $825 | $69 | 312.8 | $57,726 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $992 | $83 | 348.7 | $67,911 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $1,177 | $98 | 383.6 | $78,844 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $1,383 | $115 | 417.6 | $90,587 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $1,610 | $134 | 450.9 | $103,206 |
NRG Dividend Per Share by Year
NRG Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-15 | $0.48 |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-17 | $0.48 |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-17 | $0.44 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-15 | $0.44 |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-15 | $0.44 |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-18 | $0.44 |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-15 | $0.41 |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-15 | $0.41 |
| 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-15 | $0.41 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-15 | $0.41 |
| 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-15 | $0.38 |
| 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-15 | $0.38 |
| 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-15 | $0.38 |
| 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-15 | $0.38 |
| 2022-10-31 | 2022-11-15 | $0.35 |
| 2022-07-29 | 2022-08-15 | $0.35 |
| 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-16 | $0.35 |
| 2022-01-31 | 2022-02-15 | $0.35 |
| 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-15 | $0.33 |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-16 | $0.33 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-17 | $0.33 |
| 2021-01-29 | 2021-02-16 | $0.33 |
| 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-16 | $0.30 |
| 2020-07-31 | 2020-08-17 | $0.30 |
NRG Dividend FAQ
How much does NRG pay in dividends per share?
NRG Energy, Inc. paid $1.83 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does NRG pay dividends?
NRG pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is NRG's dividend yield?
At the last close of $141.01, NRG yields approximately 1.30% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is NRG's dividend growth rate?
NRG's dividend per share has compounded at 7.9% per year over the last 5 years (7.9% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much NRG do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.83 per share per year, roughly 656 shares — about $92,502.56 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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