NRG Energy to Go Ex-Dividend on February 2nd

The utilities provider will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share on February 17th.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 11:31am

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 2nd will receive the dividend payment on Tuesday, February 17th. This represents an 8.0% increase from NRG Energy's previous quarterly dividend of $0.44.

Why it matters

NRG Energy has a history of consistently increasing its dividend, which reflects the company's strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The ex-dividend date of February 2nd is an important date for investors looking to receive the upcoming dividend payment.

The details

NRG Energy has increased its dividend by an average of 0.7% annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 1 years. The company's current payout ratio of 22.7% indicates that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings, and analysts expect NRG Energy to continue being able to cover its $1.90 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 19.4%.

  • NRG Energy declared the quarterly dividend on Friday, January 23rd.
  • The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 2nd.
  • The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record on Monday, February 2nd.
  • The dividend payment date is Tuesday, February 17th.

The players

NRG Energy, Inc.

A U.S.-based integrated power company headquartered in Houston, Texas that develops, owns and operates a diversified portfolio of power generation assets and participates in wholesale and retail energy markets.

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What’s next

Investors who own NRG Energy shares as of the February 2nd record date will be eligible to receive the $0.475 per share dividend payment on February 17th.

The takeaway

NRG Energy's consistent dividend increases demonstrate the company's financial strength and commitment to shareholder value. The upcoming ex-dividend date on February 2nd is an important milestone for investors looking to receive the next quarterly payout.