NRG Energy, Inc.
S&P 500Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53
About NRG Energy, Inc.
NRG Energy, Inc. is a leading North American energy and home services company headquartered in Houston, Texas. It specializes in energy generation using a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, coal, oil, nuclear, wind, utility-scale solar, and distributed solar facilities. The company operates across key regions such as Texas, the East, and the West, delivering reliable power through approximately 40 plants. NRG Energy, Inc. also provides retail electricity services to millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers via brands like Reliant Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Cirro Energy, and others, offering competitive plans, green power options, and multiple sales channels including websites, call centers, and stores. Complementing its core operations, it offers smart home services, home security, automation, commercial and industrial backup generators, operations and management services for generation facilities, and advanced data analytics tools. Through recent integration of assets like natural gas facilities and virtual power plants, NRG Energy, Inc. supports data center demands and provides wholesale generation, energy services, and procurement solutions, positioning it as a comprehensive partner for cost-effective energy management in the evolving utilities sector.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.18%
Annual Dividend
$1.79
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
43.89%
FCF Payout Ratio
53.73%
Stock Price
$151.13
52-Week Range
$79.57 – $189.96
Dividend Health Score
NRG's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 43.9% earnings payout ratio & 53.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.5x interest coverage & 989.1 debt-to-equity. The dividend has been growing at a 7.96% 5-year CAGR. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
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NRG earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
February 2, 2026
Next Payment Date
February 17, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
7.93%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
7.96%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
11.74%
3-Year Total Growth
25.71%
5-Year Total Growth
46.67%
10-Year Total Growth
203.45%
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