Essential Utilities's last quarterly dividend was on Nov 9, 2022 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.287 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.11 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.37% based on its recent close price.
WTRG has a dividend yield of 2.37% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Utilities sector average. In comparison with the Utilities sector average of 3.04%, Essential Utilities's dividend yield is 22% lower. Historically WTRG's dividend yield has averaged at 2.2% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
Essential Utilities has been paying dividends since 1994. WTRG has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 7% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 0.8% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 8%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | $0.287 | normal |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 | $0.287 | normal |
| May 12, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | Mar 21, 2022 | $0.268 | normal |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 | $0.268 | normal |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 | $0.268 | normal |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 | $0.268 | normal |
| May 13, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | $0.251 | normal |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 | Jan 27, 2021 | $0.251 | normal |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | Oct 21, 2020 | $0.251 | normal |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 4, 2020 | $0.251 | normal |
| May 14, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 | Apr 2, 2020 | $0.234 | normal |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | $0.234 | normal |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $0.234 | normal |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 | $0.234 | normal |
| May 16, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $0.219 | normal |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 | Feb 4, 2019 | $0.219 | normal |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 | $0.219 | normal |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | $0.219 | normal |
| May 17, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 | $0.205 | normal |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | Feb 5, 2018 | $0.205 | normal |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 | $0.205 | normal |
| Aug 14, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 | $0.205 | normal |
| May 15, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 | May 3, 2017 | $0.191 | normal |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 | Feb 3, 2017 | $0.191 | normal |
| Nov 14, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Nov 2, 2016 | $0.191 | normal |
| Aug 16, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 | Aug 2, 2016 | $0.191 | normal |
| May 11, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 | $0.178 | normal |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2016 | $0.178 | normal |
WTRG has a payout ratio of 62.7% which is lower than the Utilities sector and the industry average. But if we consider the Utilities sector average of 63.7%, Essential Utilities's payout ratio is only 1.6% lower.
Yes, Essential Utilities has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WTRG has been paying dividends since 1994.
WTRG's next dividend date is Feb 9, 2023 (ex-date).
Essential Utilities's last dividend ex-date was on Nov 9, 2022. The dividend amount was $0.287 per share.
WTRG has paid dividend of $1.11 per share in the last year.
Essential Utilities's current dividend yield is 2.37%.
Essential Utilities pays dividends quarterly.
Essential Utilities's dividend payout ratio is 62.7%.
Essential Utilities's dividend yield is lower than the Utilities sector average.