NRG Energy's Ex-Dividend Date Is Wednesday, Here's What You Need To Know
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) has announced a quarterly dividend of 40.75 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date set for Wednesday. Shareholders owning the stock by the end of Tuesday's session will be eligible for the dividend, which will be paid on February 15, 2024. The stock is expected to open lower on the ex-dividend date by the amount of the dividend.
January 26, 2024 | 2:45 pm
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NRG Energy will pay a quarterly dividend of 40.75 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date being this Wednesday. The stock price is expected to open lower by the dividend amount on the ex-dividend date.
The stock price is likely to decrease in the short term as it adjusts for the dividend payout. This is a common occurrence on ex-dividend dates as the drop in price reflects the value of the dividend being paid out. The relevance is high as the news is directly about NRG Energy, and the importance is significant for investors interested in dividend payments. The confidence level is high due to the predictable nature of stock price adjustments on ex-dividend dates.
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