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Dividend confirmation and a long history of reliability typically support utility stocks, attracting dividend funds and providing modest near-term price support; however, the impact is usually modest absent changes in payout level or earnings guidance.
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Essential Utilities declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3606 per share with a record date of November 10, 2026 and a payment date of December 1, 2026. The company has paid dividends for over 80 years and raised payouts 36 times in 35 years, highlighting a durable cash-flow profile. This could attract income investors and provide modest near-term support for WTRG stock.
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