Essential Utilities

WTRG61

$35.01arrow_drop_down0.38%-$0.13

WTRG61

$35.01

arrow_drop_down0.38%-$0.13

Dividend Stats (WTRG)

Dividend Amount P/S: $0.33

Dividend Yield: 3.72%; Sector:
Utilities: Sector Average:
-

Payout Ratio: 64.23%

Last Ex-Div. Date: Feb 10, 2025; Payment date:
Mar 3, 2025

Dividend Growth Rate: 6.33%

Dividend Amount Per Share (WTRG)

Dividend Yield Range (WTRG)

Dividend History (WTRG)

Ex-Date	Amount	Yield	Frequency	Declaration Date	Record Date	Payment Date
Feb 10, 2025	$0.32	3.66%	Quarterly	Dec 11, 2024	Feb 10, 2025	Mar 3, 2025
Nov 12, 2024	$0.32	3.24%	Quarterly	Oct 30, 2024	Nov 12, 2024	Dec 2, 2024
Aug 12, 2024	$0.32	3.18%	Quarterly	Jul 31, 2024	Aug 12, 2024	Sep 3, 2024
May 9, 2024	$0.30	undefined%	Quarterly	Feb 21, 2024	May 10, 2024	Jun 1, 2024
Feb 8, 2024	$0.30	3.40%	Quarterly	Dec 12, 2023	Feb 9, 2024	Mar 1, 2024
Nov 9, 2023	$0.30	3.50%	Quarterly	Oct 25, 2023	Nov 10, 2023	Dec 1, 2023
Aug 10, 2023	$0.30	undefined%	Quarterly	Aug 1, 2023	Aug 11, 2023	Sep 1, 2023
May 11, 2023	$0.28	2.72%	Quarterly	Feb 22, 2023	May 12, 2023	Jun 1, 2023
Feb 9, 2023	$0.28	2.49%	Quarterly	Dec 7, 2022	Feb 10, 2023	Mar 1, 2023
Nov 9, 2022	$0.28	2.53%	Quarterly	Oct 26, 2022	Nov 11, 2022	Dec 1, 2022
Aug 11, 2022	$0.28	2.16%	Quarterly	Aug 2, 2022	Aug 12, 2022	Sep 1, 2022
May 12, 2022	$0.26	2.45%	Quarterly	Mar 21, 2022	May 13, 2022	Jun 1, 2022
Feb 10, 2022	$0.26	2.31%	Quarterly	Feb 1, 2022	Feb 11, 2022	Mar 1, 2022
Nov 10, 2021	$0.26	2.19%	Quarterly	Oct 27, 2021	Nov 12, 2021	Dec 1, 2021
Aug 12, 2021	$0.26	2.09%	Quarterly	Jul 2, 2021	Aug 13, 2021	Sep 1, 2021
May 13, 2021	$0.25	2.18%	Quarterly	Apr 14, 2021	May 14, 2021	Jun 1, 2021
Feb 11, 2021	$0.25	2.06%	Quarterly	Jan 27, 2021	Feb 12, 2021	Mar 1, 2021
Nov 12, 2020	$0.25	2.16%	Quarterly	Oct 21, 2020	Nov 13, 2020	Dec 1, 2020
Aug 13, 2020	$0.25	2.10%	Quarterly	Aug 4, 2020	Aug 14, 2020	Sep 1, 2020
May 14, 2020	$0.23	2.38%	Quarterly	Apr 2, 2020	May 15, 2020	Jun 1, 2020

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Stock Split History (WTRG)

Date	Split	Multiple	Cumulative Multiple
Sep 3, 2013	5:4	x1.2	x121.4
Dec 2, 2005	4:3	x1.3	x97.1
Dec 2, 2003	5:4	x1.2	x72.8
Dec 3, 2001	5:4	x1.2	x58.3
Dec 4, 2000	5:4	x1.2	x46.6
Jan 13, 1998	4:3	x1.3	x37.3
Jul 11, 1996	3:2	x1.5	x28
Sep 3, 1986	3:2	x1.5	x18.6
Jul 1, 1981	1243:100	x12.4	x12.4

Essential Utilities (WTRG) Dividends & Splits

The dividends and splits of Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) play an important role in the company's overall financial performance. Dividends are a way for the company to distribute a portion of its earnings to shareholders. They serve as a form of return on investment for those who hold WTRG shares. Investors often pay close attention to dividend yield, which is calculated by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock price. By examining the dividend yield, investors can gauge the income potential of their investment in WTRG.

The payout ratio is another critical factor to consider when assessing the dividends of Essential Utilities Inc. It represents the percentage of earnings that are paid out in the form of dividends. A low payout ratio indicates that the company retains a larger portion of its earnings for reinvestment, while a high payout ratio suggests that the company is distributing a significant portion of its profits to shareholders.

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Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock pay dividends?

Yes, Essential Utilities (WTRG) pays dividends to its shareholders. The current dividend yield is 3.72%, with an annual dividend payout per share of $1.28. The most recent dividend payment was $0.33, distributed on the last ex-dividend date of 2025 Feb 10. Year-on-year, the dividends per share have grown by 6.33%.