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Yield 12m 4.08%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.61
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.45%
Overall Dividend Rating 70.63%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.47%
Payout Ratio 130.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 99.6%
Total Return 12m: 9.94%
#6 in Group
Total Return 5y: 11.01%
#6 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Water Utilities

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
WTRG 11,217m 4.08% 4.47%
AWR 3,091m 2.30% 2.60%
AWK 28,669m 2.16% 2.76%
CWCO 376m 1.74% 3.31%
SJW 1,848m 2.23% 2.33%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Consistency
AWR 3,091m 6.95% 98.0%
AWK 28,669m 6.91% 98.3%
WTRG 11,217m 5.45% 99.6%
CWT 2,981m 5.29% 100%
MSEX 1,124m 4.78% 99.6%

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WTRG Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-05-13 2025-05-13 2025-06-02 Quarterly 0.3255
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.3255 0.93%
2024-11-12 2024-11-12 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.3255 0.83%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.3255 6% 0.83%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-06-01 Quarterly 0.3071 0.8%
2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.3071 0.87%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.3071 0.9%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.3071 7% 0.77%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.287 0.67%
2023-02-09 2023-02-10 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.287 0.62%
2022-11-09 2022-11-11 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.287 0.65%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.287 7% 0.56%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.2682 0.63%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.2682 0.58%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.2682 0.57%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.2682 7% 0.55%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.2507 0.56%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.2507 0.52%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.2507 0.55%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.2507 7% 0.55%
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.2343 0.61%
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-01 Quarterly 0.2343
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-01 Quarterly 0.2343
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-09-01 Quarterly 0.2343 7%
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-06-01 Quarterly 0.219
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.219
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-12-01 Quarterly 0.219
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-09-01 Quarterly 0.219 7%
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.2047
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.2047
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.2047
2017-08-14 2017-08-16 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.2047 7%
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.1913
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.1913
2016-11-14 2016-11-16 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.1913
2016-08-16 2016-08-18 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.1913 7.5%
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.178
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.178
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.178
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.178

WTRG Dividend FAQ

Does WTRG pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, WTRG paid a dividend of 1.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-13.

What is the Dividend Yield of WTRG?

As of May 2025, WTRG`s dividend yield is 4.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.61 USD by the current share price of 40.71.

How often does WTRG pay dividends?

WTRG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WTRG has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WTRG?

The next ex-dividend date for Essential Utilities (WTRG) is 2025-05-13.

What is the Dividend Growth of WTRG?

WTRG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.45% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WTRG?

WTRG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.47%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Essential Utilities five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.61) divided by the purchase price five years ago (36.02):

What is the Payout Consistency of WTRG?

WTRG Payout Consistency is 99.6%.
Highly consistent: Essential Utilities has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WTRG have a good Dividend Yield?

WTRG`s 4.08% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WTRG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WTRG is 130.4%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of WTRG?

WTRG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.63%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WTRG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WTRG`s Outstanding Shares?

Essential Utilities`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.50% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Essential Utilities ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2013-09-03 with a factor of 5:4. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.25.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 44,365,200
1986 44,319,700 -0.1%
1987 44,619,100 +0.68%
1988 48,854,200 +9.49%
1989 48,828,100 -0.05%
1990 52,083,300 +6.67%
1991 49,479,200 -5%
1992 67,708,300 +36.84%
1993 75,520,800 +11.54%
1994 78,125,000 +3.45%
1995 80,128,200 +2.56%
1996 83,705,400 +4.46%
1997 87,316,200 +4.31%
1998 104,166,700 +19.3%
1999 134,293,500 +28.92%
2000 142,178,700 +5.87%
2001 144,371,400 +1.54%
2002 142,883,900 -1.03%
2003 156,339,400 +9.42%
2004 161,104,300 +3.05%
2005 163,616,300 +1.56%
2006 166,553,800 +1.8%
2007 167,462,500 +0.55%
2008 169,845,000 +1.42%
2009 171,000,000 +0.68%
2010 172,980,000 +1.16%
2011 174,320,000 +0.77%
2012 175,838,800 +0.87%
2013 177,733,000 +1.08%
2014 177,651,000 -0.05%
2015 177,261,000 -0.22%
2016 177,880,000 +0.35%
2017 178,247,000 +0.21%
2018 178,431,000 +0.1%
2019 232,581,000 +30.35%
2020 254,774,000 +9.54%
2021 262,217,000 +2.92%
2022 263,317,000 +0.42%
2023 273,536,000 +3.88%
2024 274,421,000 +0.32%