According to latest market data, Power Grid has emerged as the top performer among energy stocks in annual dividend yield at 3.08% for the year 2026. NTPC follows closely with a dividend yield of 2.63%, having announced a total dividend of ₹9 per equity share over the past year. As reported by market sources, Power Grid closed at ₹250.95 per share on BSE on Friday, October 16, while NTPC ended at ₹316 per share. Among the lower-yielding stocks, SJVN has paid less than ₹2 per share in dividends, NHPC announced dividends of ₹1.61 per share, and IREDA paid ₹1.35 per share over the past year.
The dividend yields contrast sharply with the stock price performance across the energy sector. According to market reports, Power Grid has experienced a -14% decline in share price over the past year, -23% in two years, but has surged 23.59% over three years. NTPC has shown resilience with a 30% surge over three years despite a 25.39% decline in two years. SJVN has delivered a -39% return in one year, NHPC declined -17.20%, and IREDA posted a -29.39% return over the past year. The current dividend yields are calculated based on historical purchase prices, helping investors understand the cash return potential of their investments.
Energy stocks have emerged as one of the most popular investment themes over the past few years, with shares like Power Grid, NTPC, and NHPC delivering double-digit returns over the past three years. For dividend-focused investors, the current yield comparison provides insights into which energy stocks offer the most attractive cash returns per rupee invested. The annual dividend yield calculation is based on the historical purchase price of the stocks, helping investors understand the cash return potential of their investments. As per market sources, energy stocks continue to attract investor attention due to their consistent performance and dividend-paying capabilities.
