RWE AG
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
RWE.DE's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 25.6% earnings payout ratio & 16.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -35.9% operating margin & Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 6.58% 5-year CAGR. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 25.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 16.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 17.0%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Operating Margin: -35.9%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Dividend Cut: YesDividend was cut or suspended in recent history.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
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SafeAbout RWE AG
RWE AG is a German multinational energy company headquartered in Essen, specializing in the generation, trading, and supply of electricity from both renewable and conventional sources. Founded in 1898 as Rheinisch-Westfälisches Elektrizitätswerk Aktiengesellschaft, it has evolved into a global leader in renewables, particularly offshore wind, onshore wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and gas, while managing legacy operations in lignite mining, coal, and nuclear power. The company operates through key segments including Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind and Solar, Hydro/Biomass/Gas, Supply & Trading, and Phaseout Technologies, serving markets in Europe, the United States, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. With approximately 20,000 employees, RWE AG plays a pivotal role in the energy transition, investing heavily in storage solutions, hydrogen technology, and grid stability to achieve climate neutrality by 2040. Its diverse portfolio balances flexible power generation with expanding green energy capacities, supporting secure and sustainable electricity supply for commercial, industrial, and municipal customers worldwide.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.04%
Annual Dividend
€1.20
Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
25.58%
FCF Payout Ratio
15.99%
Stock Price
€58.74
52-Week Range
€30.94 – €62.00
Dividend History (2016–2025)
RWE.DE annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
RWE.DE earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 4, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
6.92%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
6.58%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
0.96%
3-Year Total Growth
22.22%
5-Year Total Growth
37.50%
10-Year Total Growth
10.00%
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