CWEN
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Utilities
- NYSE: CWEN
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Sep 1, 2026
Dividend yield: 5.9%
Payout ratio: 244.2%
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C's latest cash dividend of $0.475 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Sep 1, 2026. The dividend distribution stands at $1.86 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 5.91%. The latest CWEN dividend of $0.475 is an increase from the previous $0.468 payout, representing a growth of 1.6%.
CWEN dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C Dividend yield
CWEN has a dividend yield of 5.91% which is above the Utilities sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Utilities sector average of 3.35%, Clearway Energy Inc - Class C's dividend yield is 76% higher. The historical 5-year average of CWEN's dividend yield is 5.2%, which is lower than the current yield.
CWEN Dividend history
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C has been paying dividends for the last 13 years. Our records show that CWEN has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 7% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 10% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 2.6%.
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | $0.475 | 5.89% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.468 | 4.53% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.46 | 4.72% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.453 | 5.02% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.446 | 6.07% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.438 | 5.64% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.431 | 6.18% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.424 | 5.69% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.417 | 5.79% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.41 | 5.8% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.403 | 7.21% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.396 | 6.18% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.389 | 6.11% |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.382 | 5.17% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.375 | 4.64% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.367 | 4.03% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.36 | 3.78% |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.354 | 3.92% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.347 | 4.04% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.34 | 3.56% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.335 | 4.16% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.329 | 4.79% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.324 | 4.24% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.318 | 3.59% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.313 | 3.66% |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.21 | 3.74% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.21 | 3.85% |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.2 | 4.03% |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $0.2 | 5.26% |
| May 31, 2019 | $0.2 | 7.01% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.2 | 7.74% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $0.331 | 6.89% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | $0.32 | 6.12% |
| May 31, 2018 | $0.309 | 6.71% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $0.298 | 7.26% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.288 | 5.76% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.28 | 5.81% |
| May 30, 2017 | $0.27 | 5.71% |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.26 | 5.58% |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.25 | 6.04% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | $0.24 | 5.34% |
| May 27, 2016 | $0.23 | 5.73% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | $0.225 | 6.83% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.215 | 5.92% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.21 | 4.87% |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.2 | 2.86% |
| Feb 26, 2015 | $0.195 | 2.79% |
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CWEN has a payout ratio of 244.2% which is higher than the Utilities sector and its peers average. If we compare it with the Utilities sector average of 60.4%, Clearway Energy Inc - Class C's payout ratio is 304% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CWEN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWEN Clearway Energy Inc - Class C | 5.9% | $1.86 | 244.2% |
| PNW Pinnacle West Capital Corp | 3.72% | $3.64 | 68.5% |
| MGEE Mge Energy Inc | 2.49% | $1.93 | 47.5% |
| NRG NRG Energy Inc | 1.67% | $1.87 | 48.8% |
| ORA Ormat Technologies Inc | 0.46% | $0.48 | 23.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Clearway Energy Inc - Class C pay a dividend?
Yes, Clearway Energy Inc - Class C has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. CWEN has been paying dividends since 2013.
When was CWEN's last dividend?
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C's last regular dividend was on Sep 1, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.475 per share.
How much dividend does Clearway Energy Inc - Class C pay (per share)?
On an annual basis CWEN pays $1.86 per share.
What is Clearway Energy Inc - Class C's dividend yield?
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C's current dividend yield is 5.91%.
How often does Clearway Energy Inc - Class C pay dividends?
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Clearway Energy Inc - Class C's dividend payout ratio?
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C's dividend payout ratio is 244.2%.
Does Clearway Energy Inc - Class C pay a good dividend?
Clearway Energy Inc - Class C's dividend yield is higher than the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.