WTRG Dividend Calculator
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) currently yields 3.54% and paid $1.37 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$38.66
Dividend Yield
3.54%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.37
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+6.4%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from WTRG
Portfolio Value
$114,602
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$383
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — WTRG
Projected Income from WTRG
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $567 | $47 | 428.5 | $16,567 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $841 | $70 | 597.9 | $24,151 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,148 | $96 | 767.3 | $32,381 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,491 | $124 | 937.2 | $41,323 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,875 | $156 | 1108.1 | $51,049 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $2,304 | $192 | 1280.7 | $61,640 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $2,784 | $232 | 1455.3 | $73,185 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $3,321 | $277 | 1632.7 | $85,784 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $3,921 | $327 | 1813.5 | $99,548 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $4,594 | $383 | 1998.2 | $114,602 |
WTRG Dividend Per Share by Year
WTRG Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | 2026-06-01 | $0.34 |
| 2026-02-09 | 2026-03-02 | $0.34 |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025-12-01 | $0.34 |
| 2025-08-12 | 2025-09-02 | $0.34 |
| 2025-05-13 | 2025-06-02 | $0.33 |
| 2025-02-10 | 2025-03-03 | $0.33 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-12-02 | $0.33 |
| 2024-08-12 | 2024-09-03 | $0.33 |
| 2024-05-09 | 2024-06-01 | $0.31 |
| 2024-02-08 | 2024-03-01 | $0.31 |
| 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-01 | $0.31 |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-09-01 | $0.31 |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-06-01 | $0.29 |
| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-01 | $0.29 |
| 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-01 | $0.29 |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-01 | $0.29 |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-06-01 | $0.27 |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-01 | $0.27 |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-12-01 | $0.27 |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-01 | $0.27 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-01 | $0.25 |
| 2021-02-11 | 2021-03-01 | $0.25 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-12-01 | $0.25 |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-09-01 | $0.25 |
WTRG Dividend FAQ
How much does WTRG pay in dividends per share?
Essential Utilities, Inc. paid $1.37 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does WTRG pay dividends?
WTRG pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is WTRG's dividend yield?
At the last close of $38.66, WTRG yields approximately 3.54% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is WTRG's dividend growth rate?
WTRG's dividend per share has compounded at 6.4% per year over the last 5 years (6.1% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much WTRG do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.37 per share per year, roughly 876 shares — about $33,866.16 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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