Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
NYSE:WTRG
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) pays a Quarterly dividend. This page shows WTRG’s dividend history, latest dividend amount, dividend yield, ex-dividend date, record date, and dividend payment date.
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 12, 2026Payment date
Jun 01, 2026
Jun 01, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.343Quarterly
Dividend Yield
3.48%Sector: Utilities
Sector Average: 5.363%
Sector Average: 5.363%
Payout Ratio
55.44%Dividend Growth
Over 17 years Since 2009
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
WTRG Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | Quarterly | Feb 17, 2026 | $0.34 |
Feb 09, 2026 | Feb 09, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | Quarterly | Jan 23, 2026 | $0.34 |
Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 | Quarterly | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.34 |
Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | Sep 02, 2025 | Quarterly | Jul 30, 2025 | $0.34 |
May 13, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 | Quarterly | Feb 19, 2025 | $0.33 |
Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 | Quarterly | Dec 11, 2024 | $0.33 |
Nov 12, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 | Dec 02, 2024 | Quarterly | Oct 30, 2024 | $0.33 |
Aug 12, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | Sep 03, 2024 | Quarterly | Jul 31, 2024 | $0.33 |
May 09, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | Jun 01, 2024 | Quarterly | Feb 21, 2024 | $0.31 |
Feb 08, 2024 | Feb 09, 2024 | Mar 01, 2024 | Quarterly | Dec 12, 2023 | $0.31 |
FAQ
Does Essential Utilities, Inc. pay dividends?
Yes, WTRG has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Essential Utilities, Inc.'s dividend?
WTRG pays a dividend of $0.343 per share. WTRG's annual dividend yield is 3.48%.
When is Essential Utilities, Inc. ex-dividend date?
Essential Utilities's previous ex-dividend date was on May 12, 2026. Essential Utilities shareholders who own WTRG stock before this date received Essential Utilities's last dividend payment of $0.34 per share on Dec 01, 2025. WTRG's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Essential Utilities, Inc. dividend payment date?
Essential Utilities's next quarterly payment date is on Dec 01, 2025, when Essential Utilities shareholders who owned WTRG shares before Nov 12, 2025 received a dividend payment of $0.34 per share. Add WTRG to your watchlist to be reminded of WTRG's next dividend payment.
Does Essential Utilities, Inc. have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, WTRG's past year earnings per share was $0.83, and their annual dividend per share is $1.34. WTRG's dividend payout ratio is 55.44% ($1.34/$0.83) which is sustainable.