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WTRG Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with WTRG's current 3.53% yield and 5.2% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 3.53%

Annual Dividend: $1.37 per share

Share Price: $40.83

Payout Ratio: 69.9%

WTRG DRIP Calculator

Model WTRG dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 5.2% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in WTRG 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in WTRG on 2016-09-30 would be worth $1,751.6 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 75.2%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,690.32 (69% return). Reinvesting dividends added $61.28 in extra value.

Starting share price: $30.48 — Current share price: $40.83

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WTRG's current dividend yield?

WTRG (Essential Utilities, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 3.53%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $353 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much WTRG do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from WTRG at its current yield of 3.53%, you would need approximately $339,943 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does WTRG pay monthly dividends?

No, WTRG pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.

Is WTRG's dividend safe?

WTRG's payout ratio is 69.9%, which is moderate. While the dividend is currently sustainable, there's less room for earnings fluctuations compared to lower payout ratios.

What is WTRG's dividend growth rate?

WTRG's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 5.2% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in WTRG 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in WTRG on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $1,751.6 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 75.2% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,690.32 — meaning DRIP added $61.28 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the WTRG dividend page.