NRG EnergyFRA:NRA +2.76%76 Dividend Yield % is 1.31% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:NRA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NRG Energy ranks worse than 79.83% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of NRG Energy is 1.31%.
Good Sign:
NRG Energy Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for NRG Energy's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NRA'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.71 Max: 4.57
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of NRG Energy was 4.57%. The lowest was 0.28%. And the median was 1.71%.
During the past 12 months, NRG Energy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of NRG Energy was 126.80% per year. The lowest was -40.90% per year. And the median was 7.90% 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.
NRG Energy (FRA:NRA) 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 NRG 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.
FRA:NRA vs TLN, OKLO, KEN: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, NRG 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.
NRG Energy Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NRG Energy's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NRG Energy's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
NRG Energy Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.475000
2026-05-04
2026-05-01
2026-05-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.855000
USD 0.475000
2026-02-02
2026-02-02
2026-02-17
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.846000
USD 0.440000
2025-11-03
2025-11-03
2025-11-17
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.865000
USD 0.440000
2025-08-01
2025-08-01
2025-08-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.859000
* 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.
NRG Energy's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
1.566535
/
119.00
=
1.32 %
Current Share Price is €119.00. NRG Energy's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €1.566535.
NRG Energy's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
1.6245
/
119.00
=
1.37 %
Current Share Price is €119.00. NRG Energy's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as €0.406125 * 4 = €1.6245.
* 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.
NRG Energy (FRA:NRA) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.31% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, NRG Energy's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.28 to 4.57. According to the industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #190 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is NRG Energy's Dividend Yield % too high?
NRG Energy's current Dividend Yield % of 1.31% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 4.57. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.54. NRG Energy's value of 1.31% is 63% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #190 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NRG 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 NRG Energy's Dividend Yield % compare to TLN and OKLO?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #190 out of 238 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places NRG Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.54. NRG Energy's value of 1.31% is 63% below this benchmark. Historically, NRG Energy's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.28 to 4.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 3.54, NRG Energy has consistently been below 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 3.54, 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. NRG Energy's current Dividend Yield % of 1.31% is 63% below 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 NRG Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NRG Energy's current Dividend Yield % is 1.31%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NRG Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy (FRA:NRA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.80, compared to a current price of €119.00 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.31%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 63% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.54. NRG Energy's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 NRG Energy (FRA:NRA), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.31% as of Jun. 25, 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 NRG Energy (FRA:NRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €119.00 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €95.80.
GuruFocus considers NRG Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NRA:
Dividend Yield %: 1.31% (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: €95.80 vs. price of €119.00 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#190 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the US, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home-services customers. NRG also is one of the largest US independent power producers, with 26 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity in Texas and the Eastern US. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
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