Essential Utilities, Inc.

The dividend has not been reduced for 40 consecutive years.The forecast annual dividend is $1.39 per share or unit, with a forecast yield of 3.35%.Dividend on equity (DOE) is 4.23%, -1.29 points year over year.

Dividend on equity (DOE) is the annual dividend as a percentage of shareholders’ equity. Because it is less affected by temporary earnings swings, it helps assess the continuity of a company’s shareholder return policy.