Essential Utilities, Inc.
WTRGEssential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a water and natural gas delivery company that provides essential utility services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company operates through subsidiaries that focus on water services, including regulated water utilities, and natural gas distribution, primarily in various regions across the United States. Essential Utilities emphasizes sustainable infrastructure and reliable service, playing a vital role in the communities it serves.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | $0.34 | 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-12 |
| September 2, 2025 | $0.34 | 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-12 |
| June 2, 2025 | $0.33 | 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-13 |
| March 3, 2025 | $0.33 | 2025-02-10 | 2025-02-10 |
| December 2, 2024 | $0.33 | 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-12 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Essential Utilities, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 88 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held WTRG shares during this period received a total of $17.10 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.34/share was paid 53 days ago, on December 1, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: WTRG currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.37%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 185.5%, from $0.12 to $0.34.
- Dividend Reliability: WTRG has maintained or increased its dividend for 49 consecutive payments.
Company News
Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four companies for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties related to proposed mergers and acquisitions. The investigations involve American Water Works' merger with Essential Utilities, Semrush's sale to Adobe, and Middlefield Banc's sale to ...
American Water Works, the largest public water utility in the US, has delivered an impressive 11.6% average annualized return over 15 years. The company plans to merge with Essential Utilities, expanding its customer base and infrastructure while maintaining steady growth targets of 7-9% for earnings and dividends.
Law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches for several companies involving mergers and acquisitions.
Law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches for several companies involving mergers and acquisitions.
American Water Works and Essential Utilities have agreed to an all-stock, tax-free merger creating a $40 billion water and wastewater utility serving 4.7 million connections across 17 states, with the deal expected to close by Q1 2027.
