WTRG Dividend History, Dates & Yield
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Essential Utilities, Inc. · Utilities
Current Price
$39.21
Dividend Yield
3.54%
Annual Dividend
$1.39
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
70.50%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
Dividend Growth & Streak
Payout Ratio
70.50%
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
5Y Growth Rate
6.62%
1Y Growth Rate
5.61%
Consecutive Increases
34 years
Consecutive Payments
42 years
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Payment History
20 payments (of 167 total)
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | $0.3606 |
| May 12, 2026 | $0.3426 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.3426 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.3426 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.3426 |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.3255 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.3255 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.3255 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.3255 |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.3071 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | $0.3071 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.3071 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.3071 |
| May 11, 2023 | $0.2870 |
| Feb 9, 2023 | $0.2870 |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.2870 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.2870 |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.2682 |
| Feb 10, 2022 | $0.2682 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.2682 |
5-Year Yield Range
Where WTRG's yield sits todayAvg 2.88%High 3.48%Low 1.93%Current 3.54%
1.93%3.48%
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Essential Utilities, Inc. pay dividends?▼
Yes, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) pays a quarterly dividend of $1.39 per share annually, yielding 3.54%.
How much does WTRG pay in dividends per year?▼
WTRG pays $1.39 per share annually in quarterly payments.
Is WTRG's dividend safe?▼
WTRG has a payout ratio of 70.5% and has paid dividends for 42 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is C+.
What is WTRG's dividend growth rate?▼
WTRG has grown its dividend at 6.62% annually over the past 5 years.
Has WTRG ever cut its dividend?▼
Yes, WTRG's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 1987.
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