What is the current annual payout ratio of WTRG?

As of today, WTRG annual payout ratio is 58.19%

What is 1-year change in WTRG annual payout ratio?

WTRG annual payout ratio is down -8.49% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in WTRG annual payout ratio?

WTRG annual payout ratio is down -2.90% over the past 3 years

How far is WTRG annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

WTRG annual payout ratio is currently -57.43% below its historical high of 136.68% set on December 1, 1981

How does WTRG annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

WTRG annual payout ratio is higher than 57.52% of companies in Utilities sector

When is WTRG next annual earnings release?

The next annual earnings release for WTRG is on March 2, 2026

What is WTRG next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for WTRG has not been scheduled

What is the current TTM payout ratio of WTRG?

As of today, WTRG TTM payout ratio is 55.42%

What is WTRG TTM payout ratio most recent change?

WTRG TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 9, 2026

What is 1-year change in WTRG TTM payout ratio?

WTRG TTM payout ratio is down -4.94% year-over-year

How far is WTRG TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

WTRG TTM payout ratio is currently -86.15% below its historical high of 400.00% set on November 6, 1990

How does WTRG TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

WTRG TTM payout ratio is higher than 52.68% of companies in Utilities sector

When is WTRG next earnings release?

The next earnings release for WTRG is on March 2, 2026

What is WTRG next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for WTRG has not been scheduled

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of WTRG?

As of today, WTRG quarterly payout ratio is 104.43%

What is WTRG quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

WTRG quarterly payout ratio was up +23.40% on September 30, 2025

What is 1-year change in WTRG quarterly payout ratio?

WTRG quarterly payout ratio is down -18.64% year-over-year

How far is WTRG quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

WTRG quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.74% below its historical high of 1,983.73% set on March 31, 1999

How does WTRG quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

WTRG quarterly payout ratio is higher than 88.07% of companies in Utilities sector

When is WTRG next earnings release?

The next earnings release for WTRG is on March 2, 2026

What is WTRG next ex-dividend date?

As of today, the next dividend for WTRG has not been scheduled

WTRG Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

58.19%5.40%-8.49%

December 31, 2024

Summary

Current Value: As of today, WTRG annual payout ratio is 58.19%, down -8.49% on December 31, 2024
Historical Performance: WTRG annual payout ratio is down -2.90% over the past 3 years, and down -30.68% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: WTRG annual payout ratio is currently -57.43% below its historical high of 136.68% set on December 1, 1981
3-Year Low Comparison: WTRG annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
Sector Comparison: WTRG annual payout ratio is higher than 57.52% of companies in Utilities sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

WTRG Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	58.19%	-8.5%	-2.9%	-30.7%	-18.7%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 25	104.43%	-18.6%	-4.7%	-5.3%	+129.5%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 9, 26	55.42%	-4.9%	-11.6%	-36.1%	-15.2%
Price	Jan 9, 26	$38.32	+9.5%	-21.3%	-21.4%	+110.2%
Annual Dividend Yield	Jan 9, 26	3.30%	-8.6%	+44.7%	+65.8%	+27.4%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 24	$346.39M	+9.3%	+33.9%	+83.8%	+363.5%
Annual Dividend Per Share	Dec 31, 24	$1.27	+6.5%	+21.9%	+39.5%	+187.6%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 24	-$560.07M	-110.9%	-49.0%	-164.5%	-2140.8%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 24	$2.09B	+1.6%	+11.1%	+134.5%	+211.1%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 24	$2.17	+16.6%	+29.8%	+108.6%	+253.7%

Payout Ratio Highs

WTRG Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	63.59%	Dec 31, 23	-8.5%
5Y	81.65%	N/A	-28.7%
All	136.68%	Dec 1, 81	-57.4%

Payout Ratio Lows

WTRG Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	58.19%	Dec 31, 24	at low
5Y	58.19%	Dec 31, 24	at low
All	30.39%	Dec 1, 80	+91.5%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2024	58.19%	-8.5%
2023	63.59%	+2.5%
2022	62.04%	+3.5%
2021	59.93%	-26.6%
2020	81.65%	-2.7%
2019	83.95%	+6.9%
2018	78.51%	+33.8%
2017	58.67%	+4.9%
2016	55.91%	-7.0%
2015	60.09%	+14.7%
2014	52.41%	+4.4%
2013	50.19%	-1.1%
2012	50.75%	-15.7%
2011	60.19%	-7.8%
2010	65.26%	-8.9%
2009	71.61%	+2.4%
2008	69.96%	+4.2%
2007	67.11%	+6.4%
2006	63.07%	+12.4%
2005	56.10%	-2.0%
2004	57.25%	+1.5%
2003	56.40%	+2.9%
2002	54.82%	-4.0%

Year	Value	Change
2001	57.13%	-0.8%
2000	57.58%	-28.4%
1999	80.42%	+25.3%
1998	64.19%	-7.4%
1997	69.29%	-5.1%
1996	73.00%	+0.6%
1995	72.59%	-5.2%
1994	76.57%	-3.2%
1993	79.10%	+2.5%
1992	77.15%	+7.7%
1991	71.65%	-8.7%
1990	78.48%	-11.8%
1989	88.99%	+11.3%
1988	79.96%	-3.7%
1987	83.03%	+13.3%
1986	73.26%	-4.2%
1985	76.45%	-2.4%
1984	78.33%	+14.3%
1983	68.52%	-13.2%
1982	78.92%	-42.3%
1981	136.68%	+349.8%
1980	30.39%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of WTRG?
As of today, WTRG annual payout ratio is 58.19%
What is 1-year change in WTRG annual payout ratio?
WTRG annual payout ratio is down -8.49% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in WTRG annual payout ratio?
WTRG annual payout ratio is down -2.90% over the past 3 years
How far is WTRG annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
WTRG annual payout ratio is currently -57.43% below its historical high of 136.68% set on December 1, 1981
How does WTRG annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
WTRG annual payout ratio is higher than 57.52% of companies in Utilities sector
When is WTRG next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for WTRG is on March 2, 2026
What is WTRG next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for WTRG has not been scheduled

TTM Payout Ratio

55.42%0.00%0.00%

January 9, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, WTRG TTM payout ratio is 55.42%, unchanged on January 9, 2026
Historical Performance: WTRG TTM payout ratio is down -4.94% year-over-year, and down -11.62% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: WTRG TTM payout ratio is currently -86.15% below its historical high of 400.00% set on November 6, 1990
3-Year Low Comparison: WTRG TTM payout ratio is +1.30% above its 3-year low of 54.71% reached on September 30, 2025
Sector Comparison: WTRG TTM payout ratio is higher than 52.68% of companies in Utilities sector

Performance

WTRG Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 9, 26	55.42%	+1.3%	-4.9%	-11.6%	-36.1%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 25	104.43%	+23.4%	-18.6%	-4.7%	-5.3%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	58.19%	–	-8.5%	-2.9%	-30.7%
Price	Jan 9, 26	$38.32	-5.3%	+9.5%	-21.3%	-21.4%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jan 9, 26	3.49%	+7.1%	-3.3%	+53.1%	+75.4%
TTM Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 25	$366.25M	+2.0%	+7.4%	+30.3%	+64.4%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Jan 9, 26	$1.34	+1.3%	+5.6%	+20.3%	+37.8%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 25	-$485.83M	+2.6%	+3.9%	-5.1%	-182.9%
TTM Revenue	Sep 30, 25	$2.38B	+1.8%	+21.4%	+12.3%	+95.9%
TTM EPS	Sep 30, 25	$2.41	+3.1%	+20.9%	+35.6%	+143.3%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

WTRG TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	59.14%	Feb 10, 25	-6.3%
3Y	66.20%	May 11, 23	-16.3%
5Y	88.20%	Feb 11, 21	-37.2%
All	400.00%	Nov 6, 90	-86.2%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

WTRG TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	54.71%	Sep 30, 25	+1.3%
3Y	54.71%	Sep 30, 25	+1.3%
5Y	54.71%	Sep 30, 25	+1.3%
All	-831.25%	Nov 10, 92	+106.7%

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Jan 2026	55.42%	+1.3%
Sep 2025	54.71%	-1.8%
Jun 2025	55.70%	-3.3%
Mar 2025	57.59%	-1.2%
Dec 2024	58.30%	-6.7%
Sep 2024	62.52%	+3.9%
Jun 2024	60.19%	+5.1%
Mar 2024	57.25%	-10.3%
Dec 2023	63.79%	-1.5%
Sep 2023	64.75%	-0.4%
Jun 2023	65.03%	-0.1%
Mar 2023	65.11%	+3.8%
Dec 2022	62.71%	+2.2%
Sep 2022	61.37%	-2.1%
Jun 2022	62.66%	+1.9%
Mar 2022	61.52%	-0.6%
Dec 2021	61.91%	-0.8%
Sep 2021	62.38%	+3.2%
Jun 2021	60.44%	+0.2%
Mar 2021	60.30%	-30.5%
Dec 2020	86.73%	-9.9%
Sep 2020	96.24%	+18.4%
Jun 2020	81.27%	-2.2%
Mar 2020	83.08%	-8.2%
Dec 2019	90.52%	-28.4%
Sep 2019	126.48%	+10.1%
Jun 2019	114.89%	+18.2%
Mar 2019	97.24%	+23.5%
Dec 2018	78.71%	+32.0%
Sep 2018	59.63%	+1.0%
Jun 2018	59.05%	-0.6%
Mar 2018	59.42%	+1.0%
Dec 2017	58.84%	+0.1%
Sep 2017	58.76%	+0.5%
Jun 2017	58.47%	+1.2%
Mar 2017	57.79%	+3.0%
Dec 2016	56.11%	-7.3%
Sep 2016	60.56%	-0.8%
Jun 2016	61.06%	+0.8%
Mar 2016	60.58%	+0.3%
Dec 2015	60.40%	+21.3%
Sep 2015	49.80%	+2.2%
Jun 2015	48.75%	+1.2%
Mar 2015	48.16%	-0.4%
Dec 2014	48.34%	-2.0%
Sep 2014	49.32%	+0.2%
Jun 2014	49.23%	+1.2%
Mar 2014	48.63%	+4.0%
Dec 2013	46.78%	+6.6%
Sep 2013	43.90%	-1.9%
Jun 2013	44.75%	-3.9%
Mar 2013	46.58%	-2.5%
Dec 2012	47.79%	-15.1%
Sep 2012	56.26%	-4.1%
Jun 2012	58.64%	-0.8%
Mar 2012	59.10%	-3.3%
Dec 2011	61.13%	-1.8%
Sep 2011	62.28%	+3.9%
Jun 2011	59.93%	-3.6%
Mar 2011	62.18%	-4.9%
Dec 2010	65.36%	+0.2%
Sep 2010	65.26%	-6.6%
Jun 2010	69.85%	-1.7%
Mar 2010	71.04%	-1.0%
Dec 2009	71.78%	+1.1%
Sep 2009	70.99%	+4.0%
Jun 2009	68.25%	-1.0%
Mar 2009	68.91%	-1.9%
Dec 2008	70.22%	+1.6%
Sep 2008	69.12%	-5.7%
Jun 2008	73.27%	+3.5%

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2008	70.82%	+5.0%
Dec 2007	67.46%	+3.2%
Sep 2007	65.36%	+0.7%
Jun 2007	64.91%	+0.7%
Mar 2007	64.47%	+2.3%
Dec 2006	63.00%	-1.7%
Sep 2006	64.06%	+5.3%
Jun 2006	60.82%	+2.7%
Mar 2006	59.24%	+5.3%
Dec 2005	56.25%	+3.8%
Sep 2005	54.17%	-1.2%
Jun 2005	54.84%	-2.4%
Mar 2005	56.18%	-1.4%
Dec 2004	56.98%	-2.9%
Sep 2004	58.68%	+2.2%
Jun 2004	57.42%	-0.0%
Mar 2004	57.43%	-0.5%
Dec 2003	57.72%	+4.1%
Sep 2003	55.45%	-0.6%
Jun 2003	55.81%	+0.4%
Mar 2003	55.61%	-0.7%
Dec 2002	55.99%	-8.1%
Sep 2002	60.92%	-1.9%
Jun 2002	62.08%	+3.4%
Mar 2002	60.06%	+4.3%
Dec 2001	57.57%	+3.1%
Sep 2001	55.83%	-1.7%
Jun 2001	56.79%	+0.3%
Mar 2001	56.61%	-2.0%
Dec 2000	57.77%	-3.7%
Sep 2000	59.99%	-3.4%
Jun 2000	62.07%	-2.1%
Mar 2000	63.38%	-20.3%
Dec 1999	79.51%	+1.5%
Sep 1999	78.37%	-2.0%
Jun 1999	79.94%	-1.3%
Mar 1999	80.98%	+25.5%
Dec 1998	64.54%	-6.3%
Sep 1998	68.88%	-3.2%
Jun 1998	71.15%	-3.4%
Mar 1998	73.66%	-2.4%
Dec 1997	75.50%	+5.8%
Sep 1997	71.36%	-1.7%
Jun 1997	72.60%	-0.3%
Mar 1997	72.82%	-0.4%
Dec 1996	73.08%	+2.8%
Sep 1996	71.11%	-0.3%
Jun 1996	71.31%	-0.7%
Mar 1996	71.84%	-2.3%
Dec 1995	73.53%	-5.6%
Sep 1995	77.91%	-2.6%
Jun 1995	80.00%	-2.7%
Mar 1995	82.21%	-1.0%
Dec 1994	83.01%	+0.9%
Sep 1994	82.27%	-2.9%
Jun 1994	84.74%	0.0%
Mar 1994	84.74%	+1.0%
Dec 1993	83.92%	-61.6%
Dec 1992	218.63%	+36.6%
Dec 1991	160.00%	-16.0%
Dec 1990	190.57%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1989	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1988	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1986	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1981	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1980	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of WTRG?
As of today, WTRG TTM payout ratio is 55.42%
What is WTRG TTM payout ratio most recent change?
WTRG TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 9, 2026
What is 1-year change in WTRG TTM payout ratio?
WTRG TTM payout ratio is down -4.94% year-over-year
How far is WTRG TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
WTRG TTM payout ratio is currently -86.15% below its historical high of 400.00% set on November 6, 1990
How does WTRG TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
WTRG TTM payout ratio is higher than 52.68% of companies in Utilities sector
When is WTRG next earnings release?
The next earnings release for WTRG is on March 2, 2026
What is WTRG next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for WTRG has not been scheduled

Quarterly Payout Ratio

104.43%19.80%+23.40%

September 30, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, WTRG quarterly payout ratio is 104.43%, up +23.40% on September 30, 2025
Historical Performance: WTRG quarterly payout ratio is down -18.64% year-over-year, and down -4.74% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: WTRG quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.74% below its historical high of 1,983.73% set on March 31, 1999
3-Year Low Comparison: WTRG quarterly payout ratio is +231.31% above its 3-year low of 31.52% reached on March 31, 2025
Sector Comparison: WTRG quarterly payout ratio is higher than 88.07% of companies in Utilities sector

Performance

WTRG Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Sep 30, 25	104.43%	+23.4%	-18.6%	-4.7%	-5.3%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 24	58.19%	–	-8.5%	-2.9%	-30.7%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jan 9, 26	55.42%	+1.3%	-4.9%	-11.6%	-36.1%
Price	Jan 9, 26	$38.32	-5.3%	+9.5%	-21.3%	-21.4%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jan 9, 26	3.49%	+7.1%	-3.3%	+53.1%	+75.4%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 25	$96.16M	+5.4%	+8.0%	+27.8%	+56.5%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Jan 9, 26	$1.34	+1.3%	+5.6%	+20.3%	+37.8%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 25	-$174.42M	-139.7%	+7.0%	+9.3%	-103.8%
Quarterly Revenue	Sep 30, 25	$476.97M	-7.4%	+9.6%	+9.7%	+36.8%
Quarterly EPS	Sep 30, 25	$0.33	-15.1%	+29.0%	+24.9%	+49.4%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

WTRG Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	104.43%	Sep 30, 25	at high
3Y	128.36%	Sep 30, 24	-18.6%
5Y	134.17%	Sep 30, 21	-22.2%
All	1,983.73%	Mar 31, 99	-94.7%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

WTRG Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	31.52%	Mar 31, 25	+231.3%
3Y	31.52%	Mar 31, 25	+231.3%
5Y	31.52%	Mar 31, 25	+231.3%
All	-1,065.63%	Dec 31, 18	+109.8%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2025	104.43%	+23.4%
Jun 2025	84.63%	+168.5%
Mar 2025	31.52%	-34.8%
Dec 2024	48.38%	-62.3%
Sep 2024	128.36%	+15.2%
Jun 2024	111.43%	+252.8%
Mar 2024	31.58%	-49.0%
Dec 2023	61.94%	-38.9%
Sep 2023	101.44%	+22.0%
Jun 2023	83.14%	+109.9%
Mar 2023	39.60%	-39.5%
Dec 2022	65.50%	-40.3%
Sep 2022	109.63%	+28.4%
Jun 2022	85.41%	+151.1%
Mar 2022	34.02%	-41.5%
Dec 2021	58.18%	-56.6%
Sep 2021	134.17%	+76.3%
Jun 2021	76.11%	+127.3%
Mar 2021	33.49%	-44.1%
Dec 2020	59.87%	-45.7%
Sep 2020	110.28%	+43.4%
Jun 2020	76.93%	-23.7%
Mar 2020	100.82%	+25.3%
Dec 2019	80.48%	+40.9%
Sep 2019	57.13%	-33.6%
Jun 2019	86.06%	-62.7%
Mar 2019	230.52%	+121.6%
Dec 2018	-1,065.63%	-2,239.0%
Sep 2018	49.82%	-8.9%
Jun 2018	54.69%	-23.6%
Mar 2018	71.57%	+5.2%
Dec 2017	68.02%	+42.6%
Sep 2017	47.71%	-14.4%
Jun 2017	55.73%	-19.4%
Mar 2017	69.17%	+1.2%
Dec 2016	68.34%	+47.4%
Sep 2016	46.36%	-12.4%
Jun 2016	52.93%	-13.1%
Mar 2016	60.91%	-44.9%
Dec 2015	110.45%	+136.8%
Sep 2015	46.64%	-8.4%
Jun 2015	50.92%	-15.3%
Mar 2015	60.10%	+0.9%
Dec 2014	59.55%	+38.3%
Sep 2014	43.07%	-12.3%
Jun 2014	49.10%	-22.5%
Mar 2014	63.38%	+10.3%
Dec 2013	57.48%	+36.0%
Sep 2013	42.27%	-8.1%
Jun 2013	46.00%	-22.8%
Mar 2013	59.57%	+58.4%
Dec 2012	37.60%	-18.0%
Sep 2012	45.86%	-14.9%
Jun 2012	53.86%	-35.0%
Mar 2012	82.85%	+15.8%
Dec 2011	71.55%	+51.8%
Sep 2011	47.13%	-19.5%
Jun 2011	58.55%	-16.9%
Mar 2011	70.47%	-4.6%
Dec 2010	73.89%	+62.4%
Sep 2010	45.50%	-31.6%
Jun 2010	66.52%	-27.8%
Mar 2010	92.13%	+24.3%
Dec 2009	74.12%	+35.0%

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2009	54.89%	-22.5%
Jun 2009	70.84%	-28.8%
Mar 2009	99.52%	+40.0%
Dec 2008	71.09%	+49.0%
Sep 2008	47.70%	-35.6%
Jun 2008	74.07%	-36.4%
Mar 2008	116.46%	+74.2%
Dec 2007	66.87%	+18.7%
Sep 2007	56.35%	-12.4%
Jun 2007	64.29%	-28.8%
Mar 2007	90.28%	+52.8%
Dec 2006	59.09%	+6.4%
Sep 2006	55.52%	-10.2%
Jun 2006	61.85%	-25.8%
Mar 2006	83.33%	+34.2%
Dec 2005	62.09%	+38.6%
Sep 2005	44.79%	-20.2%
Jun 2005	56.13%	-14.7%
Mar 2005	65.77%	+19.4%
Dec 2004	55.08%	+18.9%
Sep 2004	46.34%	-25.7%
Jun 2004	62.36%	-12.7%
Mar 2004	71.40%	+19.8%
Dec 2003	59.62%	+44.1%
Sep 2003	41.38%	-33.9%
Jun 2003	62.62%	-12.3%
Mar 2003	71.40%	+40.1%
Dec 2002	50.96%	+21.7%
Sep 2002	41.89%	-31.8%
Jun 2002	61.44%	-19.5%
Mar 2002	76.36%	+3.0%
Dec 2001	74.16%	+69.4%
Sep 2001	43.78%	-19.5%
Jun 2001	54.37%	-15.2%
Mar 2001	64.13%	-3.4%
Dec 2000	66.38%	+48.2%
Sep 2000	44.79%	-17.7%
Jun 2000	54.44%	-24.2%
Mar 2000	71.85%	-6.8%
Dec 1999	77.08%	+50.1%
Sep 1999	51.34%	-10.9%
Jun 1999	57.63%	-97.1%
Mar 1999	1,983.73%	+2,623.4%
Dec 1998	72.84%	+39.5%
Sep 1998	52.23%	-13.3%
Jun 1998	60.25%	-23.1%
Mar 1998	78.35%	+176.1%
Dec 1997	28.38%	-50.0%
Sep 1997	56.76%	-17.7%
Jun 1997	68.97%	-20.4%
Mar 1997	86.67%	+17.8%
Dec 1996	73.58%	+20.1%
Sep 1996	61.29%	-9.8%
Jun 1996	67.92%	-22.4%
Mar 1996	87.50%	+17.5%
Dec 1995	74.47%	+24.8%
Sep 1995	59.65%	-15.0%
Jun 1995	70.21%	-29.8%
Mar 1995	100.00%	+15.6%
Dec 1994	86.49%	+32.4%
Sep 1994	65.31%	-15.7%
Jun 1994	77.50%	-27.5%
Mar 1994	106.90%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of WTRG?
As of today, WTRG quarterly payout ratio is 104.43%
What is WTRG quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
WTRG quarterly payout ratio was up +23.40% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in WTRG quarterly payout ratio?
WTRG quarterly payout ratio is down -18.64% year-over-year
How far is WTRG quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
WTRG quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.74% below its historical high of 1,983.73% set on March 31, 1999
How does WTRG quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
WTRG quarterly payout ratio is higher than 88.07% of companies in Utilities sector
When is WTRG next earnings release?
The next earnings release for WTRG is on March 2, 2026
What is WTRG next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for WTRG has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

WTRG Official Website www.essential.co
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/78128/000007812825000007/0000078128-25-000007-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/78128/000156276225000036/0001562762-25-000036-index.htm
WTRG Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/WTRG
WTRG Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/wtrg