CWEN Clearway Energy dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: Jun 2, 2025
Dividend yield: 5.24%
Payout ratio: 213.9%
Clearway Energy's latest cash dividend of $0.438 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Jun 2, 2025. The dividend distribution stands at $1.71 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 5.24%. The latest CWEN dividend of $0.438 is an increase from the previous $0.431 payout, representing a growth of 1.7%.
CWEN dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Clearway Energy Dividend yield
CWEN has a dividend yield of 5.24% which is above the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Utilities sector average of 3.15%, Clearway Energy's dividend yield is 66% higher. The historical 5-year average of CWEN's dividend yield is 4.9%, which is lower than the current yield.
CWEN Dividend history
Clearway Energy has been paying dividends for the last 12 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 34% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 20%.
Clearway Energy Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.2% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.396 | 6.17% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.389 | 6.11% |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.382 | 5.16% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.375 | 4.63% |
| 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 | 4.78% |
| 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 | 4.51% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.21 | 2.52% |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.2 | 0.75% |
Clearway Energy dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CWEN has a payout ratio of 213.9% which is higher than the Utilities sector average. If we compare it with the Utilities sector average of 62.3%, Clearway Energy's payout ratio is 243% 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 | 5.24% | $1.71 | 213.9% |
| PNW Pinnacle West Capital Corp | 3.94% | $3.57 | 69.2% |
| MGEE Mge Energy Inc | 2% | $1.8 | 50.8% |
| NRG Nrg Energy Inc | 1.07% | $1.7 | 26.3% |
| ORA Ormat Technologies Inc | 0.55% | $0.48 | 23% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Clearway Energy pay a dividend?
Yes, Clearway Energy has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. CWEN has been paying dividends since 2013.
When was CWEN's last dividend?
Clearway Energy's last regular dividend was on Jun 2, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.438 per share.
How much dividend does Clearway Energy pay (per share)?
On an annual basis CWEN pays $1.71 per share.
What is Clearway Energy's dividend yield?
Clearway Energy's current dividend yield is 5.24%.
How often does Clearway Energy pay dividends?
Clearway Energy has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Clearway Energy's dividend payout ratio?
Clearway Energy's dividend payout ratio is 213.9%.
Does Clearway Energy pay a good dividend?
Clearway Energy's dividend yield is higher than the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.