WTRG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield
WTRG has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 1.39 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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WTRG Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | 2026-08-11 | 2026-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.361 | +5.2% | 0.92% |
| 2026-05-12 | 2026-05-12 | 2026-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.343 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2026-02-09 | 2026-02-09 | 2026-03-02 | Quarterly | 0.343 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-12 | 2025-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.343 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-12 | 2025-09-02 | Quarterly | 0.343 | +5.2% | 0.89% |
| 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-13 | 2025-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.326 | 0% | 0.84% |
| 2025-02-10 | 2025-02-10 | 2025-03-03 | Quarterly | 0.326 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-12 | 2024-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.326 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-12 | 2024-09-03 | Quarterly | 0.326 | +6.2% | 0.83% |
| 2024-05-09 | 2024-05-10 | 2024-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.307 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-09 | 2024-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.307 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2023-11-09 | 2023-11-10 | 2023-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.307 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-11 | 2023-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.307 | +7% | 0.77% |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.287 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-10 | 2023-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.287 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2022-11-09 | 2022-11-11 | 2022-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.287 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.287 | +7.1% | 0.56% |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.268 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-11 | 2022-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.268 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-12 | 2021-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.268 | 0% | 0.57% |
WTRG Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, WTRG's dividend yield is 3.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.39 USD by the current share price of 38.98.
As of October 2026, WTRG paid a dividend of 1.39 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-11 and the payout was 0.361 USD.
WTRG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WTRG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-11.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WTRG for the next payments are between 0.36 (-0.3%) and 0.371 (+2.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.74%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.361 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Essential Utilities (WTRG) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Essential Utilities (WTRG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
WTRG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.27% per year. Strong growth: WTRG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
WTRG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.51%. If you bought WTRG's shares at 39.61 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.39 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.51% of your original purchase price.
WTRG Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Essential Utilities has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
WTRG's 3.64% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WTRG is 69.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
WTRG's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WTRG Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-07 02:37 UTC