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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
Next Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 11, 2026Payment date
Sep 01, 2026
Sep 01, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.361Quarterly
Dividend Yield
3.46%Sector: Utilities
Sector Average: 5.136%
Sector Average: 5.136%
Payout Ratio
68.18%Dividend Growth
Over 17 years Since 2009
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | Sep 01, 2026 | Quarterly | ― | $0.36 |
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 |
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 $0.361 per share. WTRG's annual dividend yield is 3.46%.
When is Essential Utilities, Inc. ex-dividend date?
Essential Utilities's upcoming ex-dividend date is on Aug 11, 2026. Essential Utilities shareholders who own WTRG stock before this date will receive Essential Utilities's next dividend payment of $0.34 per share on Jun 01, 2026. Add WTRG to your watchlist to be reminded before Essential Utilities's ex-dividend date.
When is Essential Utilities, Inc. dividend payment date?
Essential Utilities's next quarterly payment date is on Jun 01, 2026, when Essential Utilities shareholders who owned WTRG shares before May 12, 2026 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 $1.37. WTRG's dividend payout ratio is 68.18% ($1.37/$0.83) which is sustainable.