Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a Regulated Water company in the Utilities sector listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 3.73% ($1.37 per share annually (TTM)), with 24 years of consecutive dividend increases. The most recent ex-dividend date was May 12, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 1, 2026. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 68.5%; the market capitalization is approximately $11.63B.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

What is Essential Utilities, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 3.73%, which works out to $1.37 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Essential Utilities, Inc. pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was May 12, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 1, 2026.
How many years has Essential Utilities, Inc. increased its dividend?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) has increased its dividend for 24 consecutive years.
Is Essential Utilities, Inc. a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) currently has 24 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is Essential Utilities, Inc. in?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Regulated Water industry.
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.'s dividend payout ratio?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)'s trailing twelve-month dividend payout ratio is 68.5%. The payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings is paid out as dividends — a lower ratio generally suggests a more sustainable dividend.