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Essential Utilities (WTRG)
NYSE:WTRG
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Next 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
Last 3 Months
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 pay dividends?
Yes, WTRG has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Essential Utilities's dividend?
WTRG pays a dividend of $0.343 per share. WTRG's annual dividend yield is 3.48%.
When is Essential Utilities ex-dividend date?
Essential Utilities's upcoming ex-dividend date is on May 12, 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 Dec 01, 2025. Add WTRG to your watchlist to be reminded before Essential Utilities's ex-dividend date.
When is Essential Utilities 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 have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, WTRG's past year earnings per share was $0.33, and their annual dividend per share is $1.34. WTRG's dividend payout ratio is 55.44% ($1.34/$0.33) which is sustainable.