Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
NRG Energy Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share
$7.50
FY2025
5-year range
$2.15 / $7.50
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+36.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 61
Utilities
What the data says
Among 61 Utilities companies, NRG Energy is in the top 3% for capital returned to shareholders per share. Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $0.12 in FY2017 to $7.50 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
7.50 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +28.9%. Ranks 2nd among 61 companies in Utilities.
Improved from $6.27 to $7.50 over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +51.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +28.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+206.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders per share increased 36.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 61 companies in the Utilities sector.
- Lowest capital returned to shareholders per share in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 73.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital Returned to Shareholders per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $7.50 | +36.5% |
| FY2024 | $5.50 | -12.3% |
| FY2023 | $6.27 | +191.6% |
| FY2022 | $2.15 | -64.3% |
| FY2021 | $6.03 | +186.4% |
| FY2020 | $2.10 | -59.4% |
| FY2019 | $5.19 | +2062.8% |
| FY2018 | $0.24 | +99.2% |
| FY2017 | $0.12 | -50.2% |
| FY2016 | $0.24 | +225.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026