Essential Utilities (WTRG) Dividend Yield, Date & History $38.22 +1.42 (+3.86%) Closing price 08/1/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$38.18 -0.04 (-0.10%) As of 08/1/2025 06:40 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Essential Utilities Dividend SummaryDividend Yield3.40%Annual Dividend$1.30Next Dividend Payment Sep. 2 Dividend Increase Track Record 32 YearsDividend Payout Ratio 58.30% Essential Utilities (WTRG) pays an annual dividend of $1.30 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.40%. The next quarterly payment of $0.3426 per share is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, August 12. The company currently pays out 58.30% of its earnings and 37.76% 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 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$0.05$1.59Dividend Yield3.40%5.46%3.67%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%0.00%0.00%Track Record32 years19 years11 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 Earnings58.30%Based on This Year's Estimate65.33%Based on Next Year's Estimate61.03%Based on Cashflow37.76% 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 Export to Excel AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date7/30/2025quarterly$0.3426+$0.01715.25%3.71%8/12/20258/12/20259/2/20252/20/2025quarterly$0.3255 - 3.6%5/13/20255/13/20256/2/202512/11/2024quarterly$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. 8/1/2024quarterly$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%11/9/202311/10/202312/1/2023This table shows Essential Utilities' quarterly dividend 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' dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Essential Utilities is 3.40%. Learn more on WTRG's dividend yield history. How much is Essential Utilities' 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' next dividend payment? Essential Utilities' next quarterly dividend payment of $0.3426 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. When was Essential Utilities' most recent dividend payment? Essential Utilities' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.3255 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, June 2, 2025. When is Essential Utilities' ex-dividend date? Essential Utilities' next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 12, 2025. When was Essential Utilities' most recent ex-dividend date? Essential Utilities' most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 13, 2025. 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 $0.0171 on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. What is Essential Utilities' dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for WTRG is: 58.30% based on the trailing year of earnings 65.33% based on this year's estimates 61.03% based on next year's estimates 37.76% based on cash flow Is Essential Utilities a good dividend stock? Essential Utilities' dividend yield of 3.54% 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 58.30% 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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