Artesian Resources Corp
ARTNAArtesian Resources Corp (ARTNA) is a regional water utility company serving eastern Maryland and Delaware. Founded in 1959, it provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company emphasizes responsible resource management and infrastructure development to ensure reliable water supply and environmental sustainability.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2025 | $0.31 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 |
| August 25, 2025 | $0.31 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.31 | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 |
| February 21, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-02-07 | 2025-02-07 |
| November 25, 2024 | $0.30 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Artesian Resources Corp has rewarded shareholders with 87 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held ARTNA shares during this period received a total of $19.58 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.31/share was paid 60 days ago, on November 24, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: ARTNA currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.69%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 54.9%, from $0.20 to $0.31.
- Dividend Reliability: ARTNA has maintained or increased its dividend for 77 consecutive payments.
Company News
Artesian Water Company will provide a $73 bill credit to Delaware customers using proceeds from a $7.2 million PFAS settlement with 3M, demonstrating proactive steps in addressing water contamination and holding responsible parties accountable.
Artesian Resources Corporation has approved a 2% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend, marking a 4% increase for the year. The dividend will be $0.3136 per share, payable on November 24, 2025, representing the company's 132nd consecutive quarterly dividend.
Artesian Resources Corporation reported strong Q2 2025 financial performance, with net income increasing 18.1% to $6.3 million, driven by higher water sales, growing wastewater customer base, and service line protection plan revenues.
Artesian Resources Corporation announced its 131st consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.3074 per share, payable on August 25, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025.
The utilities sector has emerged as one of the most resilient sectors in 2025, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) returning 8% year-to-date. The article highlights three utilities stocks - Artesian Resources (ARTNA), Clearway Energy (CWEN), and NiSource (NI) - that have shown strong earnings and balanced risk profiles.
