CWEN (Clearway Energy) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


CWEN Clearway Energy Inc CWEN
76 GF Score
Price $36.86
GF Value $32.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Clearway Energy Dividend Payout Ratio?

Clearway Energy CWEN +0.05% 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CWEN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Clearway Energy ranks worse than 98.34% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Clearway Energy Inc is 7.22, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CWEN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 1.84   Max: 7.22
Current: 7.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Clearway Energy was 7.22. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.84.

CWEN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
98.34% of 181 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs CWEN: 7.22

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Clearway Energy is 4.95%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Clearway Energy was 8.72%. The lowest was 2.86%. And the median was 5.41%.

Clearway Energy's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.46.

During the past 12 months, Clearway Energy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Clearway Energy was 26.30% per year. The lowest was -5.40% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Clearway Energy (NYSE:CWEN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Clearway Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Clearway Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Clearway Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Clearway Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.56 0.29 1.85 1.98 1.11

Clearway Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 86.20 1.50 0.22 0.00 0.00

CWEN vs MWH, ORA, FLNC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Clearway Energy Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Clearway Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.768/ 1.589
=1.11

Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.46/ -1.278
=N/A

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Clearway Energy (CWEN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. Over the past decade, Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 7.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #178 out of 181 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Clearway Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 7.22. Based on the distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #178 out of 181 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clearway Energy has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearway Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MWH and ORA?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #178 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Clearway Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, Clearway Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 7.22 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.44, based on 181 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearway Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clearway Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearway Energy (CWEN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.28, compared to a current price of $36.86 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Clearway Energy's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Clearway Energy (CWEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearway Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.86 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.28. GuruFocus considers Clearway Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CWEN:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $32.28 vs. price of $36.86 (14.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CWEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Clearway Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges CWEN.A:USANY41:Germany
Address 300 Carnegie Center, Suite 300, Princeton, NJ, USA, 08540
Clearway Energy Inc is a publicly-traded energy infrastructure investor with a focus on investments in clean energy and the owner of modern, sustainable, and long-term contracted assets across North America. The company segments its operations into Flexible Generation, Renewables & Storage, and Corporate divisions. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Renewables & Storage segment.
76GF Score

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