Essential Utilities Inc. trailing returns
Essential Utilities Inc.'s 10-year return is +5.2% a year (CAGR) (+66.3% cumulative). How Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) has performed over the last day, week, month and year, over 5, 10 and 20 years, and since inception, through October 1, 2026 — cumulative and annualized, with dividends on or off.
Trailing returns by period#
To 2026-10-01. Annualized (CAGR) for windows of a year or more.
| Period | Path | Annualized | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | — | -1.3% | |
| 5 days | — | -2.7% | |
| 1 month | — | -5.9% | |
| YTD | — | +3.6% | |
| 1 year | +3.3% | +3.3% | |
| 5 years | -0.5% | -2.4% | |
| 10 years | +5.2% | +66.3% | |
| 20 years | +6.8% | +276.2% | |
| Since inception (1980) | +14.2% | +47699.8% |
Growth of WTRG
Actual index level (solid); dashed lines are each window's constant-rate path from start to today.
Methodology#
Trailing returns measure from the closest close about N years before the latest close (2026-10-01). Cumulative return is the total change over the window; annualized return is the compound annual growth rate (CAGR), shown for windows of a year or more. Total return reinvests dividends (from WTRG's split- and dividend-adjusted closes); price return excludes them. See the year-by-year returns for the calendar breakdown. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
FAQ#
- What is Essential Utilities Inc.'s 10-year return?
- Over the last 10 years, Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) returned about +5.2% a year annualized (+66.3% cumulative total return).
- What is Essential Utilities Inc.'s 20-year annualized return?
- Over the last 20 years, Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) compounded at about +6.8% a year (+276.2% cumulative).
- What is Essential Utilities Inc.'s return since inception?
- Since 1980, Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) has compounded at about +14.2% a year — +47699.8% in total.