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Data last updated: Oct 16, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 16, 2026): PG&E Corporation (PCG) pays a $0.18 annual dividend ($0.05 quarterly), yielding 1.54% at $13.06/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-30. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 1.54%
Annual Dividend: $0.18 per share
Payout Ratio: 12.7%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-30
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Utilities
Years of Dividend History: 46
PG&E Corporation dividend investors are working with a utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity and natural gas across California. PCG currently pays a trailing annual dividend of $0.1750 per share, on a quarterly schedule, with the next ex-dividend date set for September 30, 2026. The current yield stands at 1.33%. With a beta of 0.278, PCG stock moves far less than the broader market, which appeals to investors who prioritize low volatility over high income.
PG&E Corporation pays out 12.7% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout leaves substantial room to absorb earnings pressure without threatening the dividend. PG&E Corporation dividend safety is further supported by the essential nature of its business: electricity and natural gas distribution to California customers represents demand that does not disappear in a downturn. The most significant data-supported risk is the company's history of severe dividend cuts, which the historical table shows clearly, meaning the current payout level reflects a recovery still in early stages rather than a long-established baseline.
PG&E Corporation dividend history shows a CAGR of -8.6% per year from 2000 to 2025. Per-share payments moved from $1.2000 at the start of the window to $0.1250 by 2025 (with 2026 data partial and excluded from this calculation, per PG&E Corporation dividend 2026 disclosures). The largest annual increase in the window was 127.3% in 2025, reflecting a recovery from near-zero payments rather than organic growth. Growth is slow, and the long-term trend is deeply negative.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year | -23.5% | $1.82 (2010) | $0.13 (2025) |
PCG stock fits dividend investors who want low market volatility and are willing to accept a low current yield in exchange for it. The yield of 1.33% is classified as low (below 2%), and it sits well above the 5-year average yield of 0.48%, which reflects how recently the company resumed meaningful dividend payments. The payout ratio of 12.7% means the dividend is not under financial pressure at current levels. The trade-off is clear: PCG offers a utility business with minimal price swings and a conservative payout, but income generation is limited and the dividend's long-term growth record is negative.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $0.0500 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.0500 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.0500 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.0500 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.0250 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.0250 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.0250 |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.0250 |
| 2024-09-30 | $0.0100 |
| 2024-06-28 | $0.0100 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.1500 |
| 2025 | $0.1250 |
| 2024 | $0.0550 |
| 2023 | $0.0100 |
| 2017 | $1.5500 |
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