Is Essential Utilities, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.61%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is WTRG's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for WTRG stock is currently 3.61%.

How much does WTRG pay in dividends per year?

Essential Utilities, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.3704 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does WTRG pay dividends?

WTRG stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is WTRG's dividend growing?

Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 6.08%.

WTRG Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Essential Utilities, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.61% as of Jul 15, 2026. It pays $1.37 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 6.43% 5-year compound annual rate.

10.76B

Market cap

18.87x

Current P/E

17.15x

Forward P/E

3.61%

Dividend yield

$1.37

WTRG dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for WTRG — it pays out about 68% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	53.48%
Operating margin	37.22%
Pretax margin	25.05%
Net margin	24.91%
Effective tax rate	0.56%
ROA	3.10%
ROE	9.18%
D/E	1.22x
Interest coverage ratio	2.80x

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WTRG valuation

P/E	18.87x
P/S	4.62x
P/B	1.66x
P/CF	11.30x
P/FCF	-25.05x
P/OCF	11.30x
PEG	-2.23x
EV multiple	2.28x

About

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 and sewer lines.