Essential Utilities (WTRG) Dividend Yield, Date & History → WARNING about the death of the U.S. dollar… (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free WTRG Stock Alerts $37.23 +0.12 (+0.32%) (As of 05/24/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share DividendStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Dividend SummaryDividend Yield3.30%Annual Dividend$1.23Dividend Increase Track Record 31 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 7.00%Dividend Payout Ratio 58.29% Next Dividend Payment Jun. 1 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. 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Essential Utilities vs. The CompetitionTypeEssential UtilitiesUtilities CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$1.23$4.44$1.54Dividend Yield3.30%406.87%352.83%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth7.00%141.60%1,614.64%Track Record31 years18 years8 yearsEssential Utilities Dividend Payout RatioTypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings58.29%Based on This Year's Estimates62.44%Based on Next Year's Estimates58.29%Based on Cashflow39.91% Essential Utilities Dividend History by QuarterAnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date2/21/2024quarterly$0.30713.4%5/9/20245/10/20246/1/202412/12/2023Quarterly$0.30703.31%2/8/20242/9/20243/1/202410/25/2023quarterly$0.30713.6%11/9/202311/10/202312/1/20238/1/2023Quarterly$0.30712.95%8/10/20238/11/20239/1/20232/22/2023Quarterly$0.28702.54%5/11/20235/12/20236/1/202312/7/2022quarterly$0.28702.4%2/9/20232/10/20233/1/202310/26/2022Quarterly$0.28702.64%11/9/202211/11/202212/1/20228/3/2022quarterly$0.28702.1%8/11/20228/12/20229/1/20223/21/2022Quarterly$0.26802.22%5/12/20225/13/20226/1/20222/1/2022quarterly$0.26822.2%2/10/20222/11/20223/1/202210/28/2021quarterly$0.26822.3%11/10/202111/12/202112/1/20217/2/2021Quarterly$0.26802.27%8/12/20218/13/20219/1/20214/14/2021Quarterly$0.25102.14%5/13/20215/14/20216/1/20211/27/2021Quarterly$0.25102.17%2/11/20212/12/20213/1/202110/21/2020Quarterly$0.25102.26%11/12/202011/13/202012/1/202010/22/2020quarterly$0.25072.3%11/12/202011/13/202012/1/20208/5/2020quarterly$0.25072.2%8/13/20208/14/20209/1/20204/6/2020quarterly$0.23432.2%5/14/20205/15/20206/1/20201/31/2020$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 3.30%. 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 was Essential Utilities's most recent ex-dividend date? Essential Utilities's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 9, 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: 58.29% based on the trailing year of earnings 62.44% based on this year's estimates 58.29% based on next year's estimates 39.91% based on cash flow More Dividend Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies: SBS Dividend CWT Dividend AWR Dividend AWK Dividend PNW Dividend EVRG Dividend NI Dividend LNT Dividend BEP Dividend OGE Dividend Dividend Tools: Dividend Stocks Overview Dividend Investing Guide Dividend Newsletter Dividend Screener Dividend Capture Stocks Dividend Calculator (Web) Dividend Calculator (Excel) Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator Dividend Tax Calculator Dividend Yield Calculator Ex-Dividend Calendar Dividend Announcements Dividend Increases Dividend Cuts Special Dividends Stock Lists: Best Dividend Stocks Blue Chip Stocks Cheap Dividend Stocks Dividend Achievers Dividend Aristocrats Dividend Challengers Dividend Champions Dividend Contenders Dividend ETFs Dividend Kings High-Yield REITs High-Yield Stocks Monthly Dividend Stocks Real Estate Investment Trusts Latest Articles: Get Paid While You Wait - OneMain's Juicy DividendsAlphabet Changes the Narrative with Its First-Ever Dividend3 High Dividend Stocks to Replace Lower Savings Yields Ahead3 Small Dividend Paying Banks Insiders are BuyingProfit pillars: 5 Dividend aristocrats for reliable incomeHigher VIX just made Realty Income’s 6% dividend better2 more high-quality dividend growers to buy on the dipCoca-Cola: Top-Rated dividend stock breaks out ahead of earningsBP stock looks bullish on high dividend yield, new CEO More Dividend News This page (NYSE:WTRG) was last updated on 5/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners[FREE Ticket] 27 Crypto Experts Reveal Their #1 Picks Crypto 101 MediaWARNING about the death of the U.S. dollar…Colonial Metals$1,500 to $9,400 in one month? 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