Essential Utilities (WTRG) Dividend Yield, Date & History

$36.57
+0.03 (+0.08%)
(As of 04/25/2024 ET)

Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.36%
Annual Dividend
$1.23
Dividend Increase
Track Record
31 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
7.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio
66.13%
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 1
Skip Charts & View Dividend History

Essential Utilities vs. The Competition

TypeEssential UtilitiesUtilities CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.23$4.32$1.51
Dividend Yield3.36%421.11%352.82%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth7.00%325.04%1,395.07%
Track Record31 years18 years9 years

Essential Utilities Dividend Payout Ratio

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings66.13%
Based on This Year's Estimates61.50%
Based on Next Year's Estimates58.29%
Based on Cashflow39.59%

Essential Utilities Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/21/2024quarterly$0.30713.4%5/9/20245/10/20246/1/2024
12/12/2023Quarterly$0.30703.31%2/8/20242/9/20243/1/2024
10/25/2023quarterly$0.30713.6%11/9/202311/10/202312/1/2023
8/1/2023Quarterly$0.30712.95%8/10/20238/11/20239/1/2023
2/22/2023Quarterly$0.28702.54%5/11/20235/12/20236/1/2023
12/7/2022quarterly$0.28702.4%2/9/20232/10/20233/1/2023
10/26/2022Quarterly$0.28702.64%11/9/202211/11/202212/1/2022
8/3/2022quarterly$0.28702.1%8/11/20228/12/20229/1/2022
3/21/2022Quarterly$0.26802.22%5/12/20225/13/20226/1/2022
2/1/2022quarterly$0.26822.2%2/10/20222/11/20223/1/2022
10/28/2021quarterly$0.26822.3%11/10/202111/12/202112/1/2021
7/2/2021Quarterly$0.26802.27%8/12/20218/13/20219/1/2021
4/14/2021Quarterly$0.25102.14%5/13/20215/14/20216/1/2021
1/27/2021Quarterly$0.25102.17%2/11/20212/12/20213/1/2021
10/21/2020Quarterly$0.25102.26%11/12/202011/13/202012/1/2020
10/22/2020quarterly$0.25072.3%11/12/202011/13/202012/1/2020
8/5/2020quarterly$0.25072.2%8/13/20208/14/20209/1/2020
4/6/2020quarterly$0.23432.2%5/14/20205/15/20206/1/2020
1/31/2020$0.23432/13/20202/14/20203/2/2020
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Essential Utilities Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Essential Utilities's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield for Essential Utilities is 3.36%. Learn more on WTRG's dividend yield history.

How much is Essential Utilities's annual dividend?

The annual dividend for WTRG shares is $1.23. 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 $0.3071 per share will be made to shareholders on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

When was Essential Utilities's most recent dividend payment?

Essential Utilities's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.3070 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, March 1, 2024.

When is Essential Utilities's ex-dividend date?

Essential Utilities's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 9, 2024.

When was Essential Utilities's most recent ex-dividend date?

Essential Utilities's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 8, 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 31 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 $0.0001 on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

What is Essential Utilities's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for WTRG is:
  • 66.13% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 61.50% based on this year's estimates
  • 58.29% based on next year's estimates
  • 39.59% based on cash flow
This page (NYSE:WTRG) was last updated on 4/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

From Our Partners