Clearway EnergyCWEN +0.60%76 Dividend Yield % is 4.96% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 5.41. 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 238 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Clearway Energy ranks better than 66.39% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Clearway Energy is 4.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clearway Energy's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
CWEN'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.86 Med: 5.41 Max: 8.72
Current: 4.96
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Clearway Energy was 8.72%. The lowest was 2.86%. And the median was 5.41%.
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.
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.
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 Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
The historical data trend for Clearway Energy's Dividend Yield % 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.
CWEN vs MWH, ORA, FLNC: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Clearway Energy's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Clearway Energy's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clearway Energy's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Clearway Energy Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.467600
2026-06-01
2026-06-01
2026-06-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.460200
2026-03-02
2026-03-02
2026-03-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.452800
2025-12-01
2025-12-01
2025-12-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.445600
2025-09-02
2025-09-02
2025-09-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Clearway Energy's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Clearway Energy's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
1.8704
/
36.78
=
5.09 %
Current Share Price is $36.78. Clearway Energy's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.4676 * 4 = $1.8704.
* 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 (CWEN) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.96% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.41. Over the past decade, Clearway Energy's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.86 to 8.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #80 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Clearway Energy's Dividend Yield % too high?
Clearway Energy's current Dividend Yield % of 4.96% is near median its 10-year median of 5.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.86 to a high of 8.72. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.53. Clearway Energy's value of 4.96% is 40.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #80 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Yield % compare to MWH and ORA?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Clearway Energy ranks #80 out of 238 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Clearway Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.53. Clearway Energy's value of 4.96% is 40.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Clearway Energy's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.86 to 8.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.41 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Clearway Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.53, based on 238 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clearway Energy's current Dividend Yield % of 4.96% is 40.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Clearway Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clearway Energy's current Dividend Yield % is 4.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.41. 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 $36.78 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.41 and 40.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.53. 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 Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clearway Energy (CWEN), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.96% as of Jun. 24, 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 $36.78 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.28.
GuruFocus considers Clearway Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CWEN:
Dividend Yield %: 4.96% (near median its 10-year median of 5.41)
GF Value™: $32.28 vs. price of $36.78 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#80 of 238)
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 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.
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