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 3.46% ($1.37 per share annually (TTM)), with 34 years of consecutive dividend increases. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 11, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 1, 2026. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 68.5%; the market capitalization is approximately $11.30B.

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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 3.46%, 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 August 11, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 1, 2026.
How many years has Essential Utilities, Inc. increased its dividend?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) has increased its dividend for 34 consecutive years, qualifying it as a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ years of consecutive increases for S&P 500 members).
Is Essential Utilities, Inc. a Dividend Aristocrat?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) has 34 consecutive years of dividend increases. Aristocrat status also requires S&P 500 membership; see our curated Dividend Aristocrats list for the full roster.
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.