WTRG – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Champion 34 Years

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. The company offers water s

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Company Info

Symbol WTRG
Company Essential Utilities, Inc.
Sector Utilities
Industry Utilities - Regulated Water
Website Visit
Market Cap $10,943.0M

Price Data

Price $38.67
Price Change +0.10
Price Change % +0.26%
Next Earnings Report Nov 4, 2025
Low (52W) $33.18
High (52W) $42.37

Dividend Data

Div Yield 3.55%
5Y Avg Yield 3.10%
Current Div $0.343
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $1.372
Previous Div $0.343
Ex-date Nov 12, 2025
Dividend Pay Date Dec 1, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 10.2
DGR 1Y 5.7%
DGR 3Y 6.4%
DGR 5Y 6.6%
DGR 10Y 6.9%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 13.7%
TTR 3Y - With Specials -3.0%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 13.7%
TTR 3Y - No Specials -3.0%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $39.60
FV (P/E 10) % -2.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $60.00
FV (Peter Lynch) % -36.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $38.22
FV (Blended) % 1.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 1.6%
NPM 28.1%
CF/Share $3.36
ROE 10.3%
Current R 0.6x
Debt/Capital 53.0%
ROTC 4.7%
P/E 16.1x
P/BV 1.6x
PEG 3.10
📊 Financial data last updated: December 29, 2025 2:51 pm (Data may be stale)

Calculate your WTRG Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate WTRG dividend yield using our WTRG calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your WTRG investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000200$50.00$1.028.16%8.16%$904$904242$12,104
2$12,709242$52.50$1.078.16%8.57%$1,132$2,035286$15,041
3$15,793286$55.13$1.128.16%9.00%$1,391$3,427333$18,384
4$19,303333$57.88$1.188.16%9.45%$1,686$5,113383$22,189
5$23,299383$60.78$1.248.16%9.92%$2,023$7,136436$26,522
6$27,848436$63.81$1.308.16%10.41%$2,405$9,541493$31,453
7$33,026493$67.00$1.378.16%10.94%$2,841$12,382553$37,066
8$38,920553$70.36$1.448.16%11.48%$3,337$15,719618$43,457
9$45,629618$73.87$1.518.16%12.06%$3,901$19,620687$50,731
10$53,267687$77.57$1.588.16%12.66%$4,544$24,164761$59,011

WTRG Dividend History

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WTRG 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of WTRG with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.

With DRIP No DRIP

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for WTRG

Based on past 10-year performance, here are WTRG growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +9.99%
Dividend CAGR of +6.91%

Using WTRG CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

WTRG (DRIP)WTRG (No DRIP)
Current Price$38.46$38.46
Start Shares260.01260.01
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count351.58260.04
Dividends Payment$2.68$2.68
Annual Dividends$916$696
Yield on cost9.16%6.96%
Share Price$99.63$99.63
Total Dividends$6,176$5,247
Final Value$35,028$31,156

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – WTRG

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

WTRG Dividend History

Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

WTRG Price

Price to Earnings

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Price to Sales

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Revenue

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Net Income

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Revenue vs Net Income

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Gross Profit

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Operating Income

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EBITDA

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Operating Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow / Share

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

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Return on Equity (ROE)

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Return on Assets (ROA)

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Net Profit Margin

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Gross Profit Margin

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Cash & Debt

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Shares Outstanding

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Stock-Based Comp

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FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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FCF vs FCF / Share

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Revenue: Actual + Estimates

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EPS: Actual + Estimates

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Net Income: Actual + Estimates

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EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

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Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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