Essential Utilities (WTRG) Dividend Yield, Date & History $36.36 +0.18 (+0.50%) (As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Essential Utilities Dividend SummaryDividend Yield3.58%Annual Dividend$1.30Next Dividend Payment Mar. 3 Dividend Increase Track Record 32 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 7.00%Dividend Payout Ratio 65.00% Essential Utilities (WTRG) pays an annual dividend of $1.30 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.58%. The next quarterly payment of $0.3255 per share is scheduled for Monday, March 3, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, February 10. WTRG has grown its dividend for 32 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 2.28%. The company currently pays out 65.00% of its earnings and 44.87% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryWTRG Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Essential Utilities' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Essential Utilities in Dividend Calculator WTRG Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Essential Utilities' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Essential Utilities in Dividend Yield Calculator Ad Darwin2025 AI Stock Picks: 2 Hidden Gems Under $10/ShareThe AI sector continues to make waves as we move into 2025, and now is a prime opportunity to get involved—without stretching your budget! We’ve just uncovered 2 promising AI stocks trading for under $10/share, and they’re positioned for impressive growth in the coming months.👉[Click here to get your FREE report delivered instantly!] Essential Utilities vs. The CompetitionCompare Essential Utilities' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeEssential UtilitiesUtilities CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$1.30$0.04$1.39Dividend Yield3.58%4.09%3.58%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth7.00%1.33%15.78%Track Record32 years28 years24 yearsEssential Utilities Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings65.00%Based on This Year's Estimate64.68%Based on Next Year's Estimate61.32%Based on Cashflow44.87% Essential Utilities Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date12/12/2024quarterly$0.3255 - 3.3%2/10/20252/10/20253/3/202510/30/2024quarterly$0.3255 - 3.3%11/12/202411/12/202412/2/20247/31/2024quarterly$0.3255 - 3.2%8/12/20248/12/20249/3/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for WTRG and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Essential Utilities and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/31/2024quarterly$0.3255+$0.01845.99%3.2%8/12/20248/12/20249/3/20242/21/2024quarterly$0.3071+$0.00010.03%3.4%5/9/20245/10/20246/1/202412/12/2023Quarterly$0.3070-$0.00010.03%3.31%2/8/20242/9/20243/1/202410/25/2023quarterly$0.3071 - 3.6%11/9/202311/10/202312/1/20238/1/2023Quarterly$0.3071+$0.02017.00%2.95%8/10/20238/11/20239/1/20232/22/2023Quarterly$0.2870 - 2.54%5/11/20235/12/20236/1/2023This table shows Essential Utilities' quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Essential Utilities Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Essential Utilities's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Essential Utilities is 3.58%. Learn more on WTRG's dividend yield history. How much is Essential Utilities's annual dividend? The annual dividend for WTRG shares is $1.30. Learn more on WTRG's annual dividend history. How often does Essential Utilities pay dividends? Essential Utilities pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Essential Utilities's next dividend payment? Essential Utilities's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.3255 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, March 3, 2025. When was Essential Utilities's most recent dividend payment? Essential Utilities's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.3255 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, December 2, 2024. When is Essential Utilities's ex-dividend date? Essential Utilities's next ex-dividend date is Monday, February 10, 2025. When was Essential Utilities's most recent ex-dividend date? Essential Utilities's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Is Essential Utilities's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 7.00% per year. What track record does Essential Utilities have of raising its dividend? Essential Utilities has increased its dividend for the past 32 consecutive years. When did Essential Utilities last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0184 on Thursday, August 1, 2024. What is Essential Utilities's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for WTRG is: 65.00% based on the trailing year of earnings 64.68% based on this year's estimates 61.32% based on next year's estimates 44.87% based on cash flow Is Essential Utilities a good dividend stock? Essential Utilities' dividend yield of 3.37% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 32 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Essential Utilities' dividend payout ratio of 65.00% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Essential Utilities stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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