# Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Water
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its various operating units, delivers vital water, wastewater, and natural gas services within the United States. Its operations extend beyond direct utility provision, encompassing contractual management and maintenance of water systems for municipal authorities and other organizations. The company also offers specialized non-utility services, such as providing untreated water resources for the natural gas drilling sector and, via a third-party partner, supplying protective and repair solutions for household water...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $43.11 USD |
| Market Cap | $12.23B |
| P/E (TTM) | 21.45 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.01 |
| 52-Week Range | $36.10 – $43.61 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.22% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.22% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.39 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.44 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 37 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 5.3% / 5.5% / 6.1% / 6.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 69.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -79.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 73.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -83.8% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-10 | $0.3606 | 2026-12-01 |
| 2026-08-11 | $0.3606 | 2026-09-01 |
| 2026-05-12 | $0.3426 | 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-02-09 | $0.3426 | 2026-03-02 |
| 2025-11-12 | $0.3426 | 2025-12-01 |
| 2025-08-12 | $0.3426 | 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-05-13 | $0.3255 | 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-02-10 | $0.3255 | 2025-03-03 |
| 2024-11-12 | $0.3255 | 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-08-12 | $0.3255 | 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-05-09 | $0.3071 | 2024-06-01 |
| 2024-02-08 | $0.3071 | 2024-03-01 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wtrg/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Essential Utilities, Inc. do?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) operates in the Regulated Water industry within the Utilities sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is WTRG's market cap?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) has a market capitalization of approximately $12.23 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does WTRG pay a dividend?

Yes, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.22%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does WTRG pay dividends?

Essential Utilities, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.44 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is WTRG's payout ratio?

Essential Utilities, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wtrg
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wtrg/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wtrg/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wtrg/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wtrg/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wtrg/peers

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