WTRG News and Press, Essential Utilities Inc. From 10/21/20

Essential Utilities (WTRG) declares $0.2507/share monthly dividend, in line with previous.Forward yield 7.07%Payable Dec. 1; for shareholders of record Nov. 13; ex-div Nov. 12.See WTRG Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. For further details see: Essential Utilities d...

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share, payable Dec. 1, 2020 to all shareholders of record on Nov. 13, 2020. Essential Utilities has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends for 75 years and has ...

Interactive microsite shares environmental, social and governance efforts Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) published its 2019 Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG report today. The report is published as an interactive microsite and is available at esg.essential....

Another quarter of higher-than-expected valuations is here. As a result, with few good deals out there, my approach to deploying cash was very balanced. Portfolio keeps dragging the S&P 500 once again, mainly due to the absence of large tech stocks. Dividend income was up 52.6...

In total, my dividend stock purchases of VYM totaled $1,140.63, acquiring 14 total shares. My dividend stock position with General Dynamics now pays me $138 in dividends per year. In total, I deployed a total amount of $2,961.49 and added $112.82 to our forward dividend income, eq...

Donation will assist customer bill payments across Pennsylvania Essential Utilities announced today that the Essential Foundation has contributed $20,000 to Aqua Pennsylvania’s Helping Hand assistance program. The customer aid program, which is managed through the Com...

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2020 following market close Nov. 3, 2020. The company’s conference call with financial analysts will take place Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The call ...

Aqua Pennsylvania announced today it has signed an asset purchase agreement with Lower Makefield Township to acquire the municipality’s wastewater assets for $53 million. The pending transaction is subject to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval. Lower Makefield To...

Infrastructure stocks don't generate a lot of headlines, but they're some of the most stable on the market. Companies that deliver water, natural gas, electricity, and other essential services can generate steady earnings for investors for decades, rewarding long-term shareholders with stea...

Dividend growth investing is arguably one of the best ways investors can grow their wealth, and eventually, retire on. The utility sector, in particular, usually displays above-average yields, with many companies offering slow but reliable dividend growth opportunities, as they enjoy stable an...