Essential Utilities (WTRG) Dividend 2026: History, Ex-Dividend Dates & Yield
$40.29
+$0.44+1.1%Thursday 00:00
Summary
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Past
Historical totals include confirmed records only, using payment dates where available and ex-dates otherwise. Rows marked as ex-dates do not confirm payment.
| Date | Amount | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| · YTD | $1.05 | - | |
Sep 1, 2026 | $0.36 | +5.25% | |
Jun 1, 2026 | $0.34 | - | |
Mar 2, 2026 | $0.34 | - | |
| $1.34 | +5.61% | ||
Dec 1, 2025 | $0.34 | - | |
Sep 2, 2025 | $0.34 | +5.25% | |
Jun 2, 2025 | $0.33 | - | |
Mar 3, 2025 | $0.33 | - | |
| $1.27 | +6.48% | ||
Dec 2, 2024 | $0.33 | - | |
Sep 3, 2024 | $0.33 | +5.99% | |
Jun 1, 2024 | $0.31 | - | |
Mar 1, 2024 | $0.31 | - | |
| $1.19 | +7.01% | ||
Dec 1, 2023 | $0.31 | - | |
Sep 1, 2023 | $0.31 | +7% | |
Jun 1, 2023 | $0.29 | - | |
Mar 1, 2023 | $0.29 | - | |
| $1.11 | +7% | ||
Dec 1, 2022 | $0.29 | - | |
Sep 1, 2022 | $0.29 | +7.01% | |
Jun 1, 2022 | $0.27 | - | |
Mar 1, 2022 | $0.27 | - | |
| $1.04 | +6.99% | ||
Dec 1, 2021 | $0.27 | - | |
10Y Growth
6.71%
5Y Growth
6.35%
3Y Growth
5.93%
1Y Growth
5.25%
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FAQs
How much dividend does Essential Utilities pay?▼
Based on the current price and yield, the annualized dividend estimate for Essential Utilities is $1.44 per share.
What is the dividend yield of Essential Utilities?▼
The current dividend yield of Essential Utilities is 3.58%.
When does Essential Utilities pay dividends?▼
Dividend Frequency: quarterly. The next dividend payment from Essential Utilities is estimated for December 1, 2026.
When is the next dividend from Essential Utilities?▼
The next dividend payment from Essential Utilities is estimated for December 1, 2026.
How safe is the dividend of Essential Utilities?▼
Essential Utilities has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, with a payout ratio of 69.8% and 5-year dividend growth of 6.35%.
What is the dividend of Essential Utilities?▼
The latest recorded dividend from Essential Utilities was $0.36 per share.
When did I have to buy the shares of Essential Utilities to receive the previous dividend?▼
To receive the previous dividend from Essential Utilities, you needed to own the shares before the ex-dividend date of August 11, 2026.
When did Essential Utilities pay the last dividend?▼
The last dividend payment from Essential Utilities was made on September 1, 2026.
What was the dividend of Essential Utilities in 2025?▼
Essential Utilities has recorded dividends totaling $1.34 per share for 2025.
In which currency is the dividend history shown?▼
Dividend history amounts are shown in USD.