WTRG Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

Essential Utilities, Inc. · Utilities

Current Price
$37.49
Dividend Yield
3.63%
Annual Dividend
$1.37
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
62.00%
Next Ex-Date
May 12, 2026in 6 days
B-
Overall
B
Yield
B
Growth
B-
Safety
A
Consistency
D
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
62.00%
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
5Y Growth Rate
6.53%
1Y Growth Rate
5.43%
Consecutive Increases
0 years
Consecutive Payments
42 years

Payment History

21 payments (of 166 total)
Ex-DateAmount
May 12, 2026Upcoming$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
Aug 12, 2021$0.2682
May 13, 2021$0.2507

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Essential Utilities, Inc. pay dividends?

Yes, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) pays a quarterly dividend of $1.37 per share annually, yielding 3.63%.

When is WTRG's next ex-dividend date?

WTRG's next ex-dividend date is May 12, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.

How much does WTRG pay in dividends per year?

WTRG pays $1.37 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is WTRG's dividend safe?

WTRG has a payout ratio of 62.0% and has paid dividends for 42 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is B-.

What is WTRG's dividend growth rate?

WTRG has grown its dividend at 6.53% annually over the past 5 years.

Has WTRG ever cut its dividend?

Yes, WTRG's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2021.

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