Portland General Electric declares dividend
The board of directors of Portland General Electric Company has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55125 per share. The company evaluates its dividend based on capital requirements and financial performance, targeting a long-term dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70 percent.
The quarterly dividend is set to be paid on or before October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 25, 2026.
Portland General Electric, which operates under the NYSE ticker POR, is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to nearly 960,000 customers, serving an area of approximately 2 million residents in Oregon. Founded in 1889, the company focuses on providing safe, affordable, and reliable electricity while also working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs.
PGE has made strides toward emissions reduction targets and is recognized for prioritizing clean energy, boasting the number one voluntary renewable energy program in the United States. In 2025, PGE employees and retirees contributed over 18,300 volunteer hours to more than 400 nonprofit organizations. Through the PGE Foundation, corporate contributions, and an employee matching gift program, the company directed over $5 million to charitable organizations supporting economic growth and community resilience within its service area.
The company has issued a Safe Harbor Statement indicating that this announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Future results may differ from those expressed or implied, and there can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared, as such declarations are subject to the approval of the board of directors and various risks including cash flow needs, legal and regulatory uncertainties, and changes in market conditions.
For further inquiries, Drew Hanson of Corporate Communications can be contacted at 503-464-2067, while Erin Schwartz of Investor Relations can be reached at 503-464-7751.