Clearway Energy, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.4602 per Share

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Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4602 per share for Class A and Class C common stock, payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026.

This dividend annualizes to $1.8408 per share, a 1.6% increase from the fourth quarter 2025 annualized rate of $1.8112.

Positive

• Dividend raised +1.6% versus Q4 2025
• Annualized dividend of $1.8408 per share
• Payable date set for March 16, 2026

Negative

• Modest increase of only 1.6% may signal limited near-term dividend growth

PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CWEN, CWEN.A) today announced that on February 17, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on each of the Company’s Class A and Class C common stock of $0.4602 per share payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. This quarterly dividend represents $1.8408 per share on an annualized basis, an increase of 1.6% over the fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.4528 per share, or $1.8112 per share annualized.

About Clearway Energy

Clearway Energy, Inc. is one of the largest owners of clean energy generation assets in the US and is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Our portfolio comprises approximately 12.7 GW of gross capacity in 27 states, including 9.9 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage and over 2.8 GW of dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. Through our diversified and primarily contracted clean energy portfolio, Clearway Energy endeavors to provide our investors with stable and growing dividend income. Clearway Energy, Inc.’s Class C and Class A common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols CWEN and CWEN.A, respectively. Clearway Energy, Inc. is sponsored by our controlling investor, Clearway Energy Group LLC.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions and typically can be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “should,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “plan,” “guidance,” “believe” and similar terms. Although Clearway Energy, Inc. believes that the expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct, and actual results may vary materially.

Investor:
Akil Marsh, 609-608-1500
investor.relations@clearwayenergy.com

Media:
Julia Poska, 630-254-1853
media@clearwayenergy.com

FAQ

What dividend did Clearway Energy (CWEN) declare on February 17, 2026?

Clearway Energy declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4602 per share. According to the company, this is payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026 and annualizes to $1.8408 per share.

When will Clearway Energy (CWEN) shareholders receive the dividend declared in February 2026?

The dividend is payable on March 16, 2026. According to the company, shareholders must be on the record as of March 2, 2026 to receive the quarterly payment of $0.4602 per share.

How much did Clearway Energy (CWEN) increase its dividend compared to Q4 2025?

The dividend increased by 1.6% compared with Q4 2025. According to the company, the quarterly rate rose from $0.4528 to $0.4602 per share, annualizing to $1.8408 versus $1.8112 previously.

What is the annualized dividend for Clearway Energy (CWEN) after the February 2026 increase?

The annualized dividend is $1.8408 per share after the increase. According to the company, this reflects the new quarterly dividend of $0.4602 multiplied over four quarters.

Does the February 2026 dividend declaration for Clearway Energy (CWEN) apply to both Class A and Class C shares?

Yes, the quarterly dividend of $0.4602 per share applies to both Class A and Class C common stock. According to the company, both classes have the same payable and record dates for this dividend.