Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
NYSE: WTRG · Real-Time Price · USD
37.69
+0.29 (0.78%)
At close: Feb 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
38.28
+0.59 (1.57%)
After-hours: Feb 5, 2026, 7:03 PM EST
Essential Utilities Dividend Information
Essential Utilities has an annual dividend of $1.37 per share, with a yield of 3.66%. The dividend is paid every three months and the next ex-dividend date is Feb 9, 2026.
Dividend Yield
3.66%
Annual Dividend
$1.37
Ex-Dividend Date
Feb 9, 2026
Payout Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
56.43%
Dividend Growth(1Y)
5.43%
Growth Years
33
Buyback Yield
-1.65%
Shareholder Yield
1.99%
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend Date | Cash Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.3426 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.3426 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.3426 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.3255 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.3255 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.3255 | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.3255 | Sep 3, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.3071 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | $0.3071 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.3071 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.3071 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| May 11, 2023 | $0.287 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Feb 9, 2023 | $0.287 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.287 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.287 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.2682 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Feb 10, 2022 | $0.2682 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.2682 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.2682 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.2507 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.2507 | Mar 1, 2021 |
* Dividend amounts are adjusted for stock splits when applicable.