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Essential Utilities, Inc.
$36.75
-0.68%Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. The company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households through a third-party. It serves approximately 7.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotEssential Utilities, Inc. Dividend History
WTRG Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.3430
Annual Amount
$1.6959
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 17, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.3430 | $0.3430 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.3430 | $0.3430 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 23, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.3430 | $0.3430 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $0.3430 | $0.3430 | Quarterly | +5.21% |
Feb 19, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | $0.3260 | $0.3260 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 11, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $0.3260 | $0.3260 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 30, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | $0.3260 | $0.3260 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 | $0.3260 | $0.3260 | Quarterly | +6.19% |
Feb 21, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 | $0.3070 | $0.3070 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 12, 2023 | Feb 9, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $0.3070 | $0.3070 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 25, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $0.3070 | $0.3070 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $0.3070 | $0.3070 | Quarterly | +6.97% |
Feb 22, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | $0.2870 | $0.2870 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 7, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 | $0.2870 | $0.2870 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 26, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $0.2870 | $0.2870 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 2, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | $0.2870 | $0.2870 | Quarterly | +7.09% |
Mar 21, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | $0.2680 | $0.2680 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 11, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | $0.2680 | $0.2680 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 27, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | $0.2680 | $0.2680 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 2, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | $0.2680 | $0.2680 | Quarterly | +6.77% |
Apr 14, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $0.2510 | $0.2510 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 27, 2021 | Feb 12, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 | $0.2510 | $0.2510 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 21, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | $0.2510 | $0.2510 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 4, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | $0.2510 | $0.2510 | Quarterly | +7.26% |
Apr 2, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 | $0.2340 | $0.2340 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 31, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 | $0.2340 | $0.2340 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 31, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 | $0.2340 | $0.2340 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 25, 2019 | Aug 16, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 | $0.2340 | $0.2340 | Quarterly | +6.85% |
May 2, 2019 | May 17, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 | $0.2190 | $0.2190 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 4, 2019 | Feb 15, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 | $0.2190 | $0.2190 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 | $0.2190 | $0.2190 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 20, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 | $0.2190 | $0.2190 | Quarterly | +6.83% |
Apr 25, 2018 | May 18, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 | $0.2050 | $0.2050 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 5, 2018 | Feb 16, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | $0.2050 | $0.2050 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 31, 2017 | Nov 17, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | $0.2050 | $0.2050 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 16, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | $0.2050 | $0.2050 | Quarterly | +7.33% |
May 3, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 | $0.1910 | $0.1910 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
N/A | Feb 15, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 | $0.1910 | $0.1910 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | $0.1910 | $0.1910 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 2, 2016 | Aug 18, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 | $0.1910 | $0.1910 | Quarterly | +7.30% |
Apr 15, 2016 | May 13, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 | $0.1780 | $0.1780 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 12, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 | $0.1780 | $0.1780 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 16, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | $0.1780 | $0.1780 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 4, 2015 | Aug 14, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | $0.1780 | $0.1780 | Quarterly | +7.88% |
Apr 24, 2015 | May 15, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 | $0.1650 | $0.1650 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 13, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 | $0.1650 | $0.1650 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 3, 2014 | Nov 14, 2014 | Dec 1, 2014 | $0.1650 | $0.1650 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 5, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 | $0.1650 | $0.1650 | Quarterly | +8.55% |
May 1, 2014 | May 16, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 | $0.1520 | $0.1520 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 5, 2014 | Feb 18, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 | $0.1520 | $0.1520 | Quarterly | - |
Essential Utilities, Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Negative free cash flow while paying dividends is a major red flag. Company burning cash and cannot sustain dividend without external financing.
Dividend Growth
Dividend cut is concerning. Investigate whether due to one-time factors or fundamental business deterioration. Reassess dividend sustainability.
Sustainability
Dividend sustainability questionable. Monitor closely for signs of stress. Consider whether yield justifies the risk.
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