On July 18, 2025, the board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) announced a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.525 per share. This decision reflects the company’s ongoing evaluation of its financial performance and capital requirements. Portland General Electric (PGE) aims for a long-term dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70%.
The quarterly dividend is set to be payable on or before October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 25, 2025. This move is expected to benefit the company’s investors, providing them with a steady return as PGE continues to operate in a rapidly evolving energy market.
Company Overview and Commitment to Clean Energy
Portland General Electric serves over 950,000 customers across a region of 1.9 million Oregonians. Since its founding in 1889, PGE has focused on delivering safe, reliable, and increasingly clean electricity. The company is also recognized for its leadership in renewable energy, boasting the top voluntary renewable energy program in the United States.
In its efforts to combat climate change, PGE has committed to reducing emissions from its retail power supply by 80% by 2030 and achieving a 100% reduction by 2040. The company received accolades for its customer service, ranking as the top utility in the 2024 Forrester U.S. Customer Experience Index.
In addition to its environmental goals, PGE is actively involved in community support. In 2024, employees, retirees, and the PGE Foundation contributed $5.5 million and volunteered nearly 23,000 hours to over 480 nonprofit organizations.
Forward-Looking Statements and Investor Considerations
PGE’s press release included a caution regarding forward-looking statements, noting that such statements may involve estimates and assumptions subject to various risks and uncertainties. Factors impacting these projections include legal and regulatory actions, customer demand changes, operational risks, and macroeconomic conditions.
The company emphasized that actual results could differ materially from projections due to a variety of external factors, including fluctuations in energy demand, changes in regulatory frameworks, and potential supply chain disruptions. PGE encourages investors to review its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for more detailed information regarding its financial outlook and associated risks.
For further details, visit PGE’s official website at www.portlandgeneral.com/our-company/news-room.
Media inquiries can be directed to Drew Hanson in Corporate Communications at 503-464-2067, while investor relations questions should be addressed to Nick White at 503-464-8073.