Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For January 2026

My high-yield dividend watchlist aims for quality stocks at attractive valuations, with a long-term CAGR target of 12%. In December 2025, the watchlist gained 0.03%, outperforming VYM and SPY, though annual performance lagged benchmarks. The Quality portfolio variant has outperformed recently, with all three variants beating benchmarks over the past two months.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 3, 2026

Essential Utilities Shows Holiday Spirit Announcing More than $1.2 Million in Donations Through Two Major Campaigns

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced the successful results of its 2025-2026 United Way campaign and its fifth annual Fall for Food Banks initiative. The two company-wide efforts mobilized employees across its nine-state footprint, resulting in donations totaling $1,277,325 to support local communities facing food insecurity and other challenges. Through the United Way campaign, more than $755,000 was raised through individual pledges from emplo.

Business Wire • Dec 18, 2025

Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Pennsylvania announced today the completion of a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. The new system at Edgely consists of six filters that use ion exchange resin to remove “forever chemicals” from drinking water for nearly 11,000 cus.

Business Wire • Dec 15, 2025

Essential Utilities Named to Newsweek's List of America's Most Responsible Companies for Fifth Straight Year

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., celebrates its placement on Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies 2026 list, published today. The honor demonstrates Essential's core values of integrity, respect, and commitment to excellence, centered upon its commitment to provide and protect Earth's most essential resources. “Every day, our teams show their dedication to making a.

Business Wire • Dec 3, 2025

Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For December 2025

The November 2025 high-yield dividend watchlist delivered a 2.94% gain in last month, outperforming SPY and closely trailing VYM. This watchlist blends quality and value to identify high-yield stocks with attractive valuations, aiming for a 12% long-term CAGR and strong starting yields. Top 10 picks for December include Accenture, EOG Resources, Nike, Paychex, ADP, Penske Automotive, Comcast, Essential Utilities, and Brown Forman.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 1, 2025

3 Stocks to Watch From the Thriving Water Supply Industry

In the prospering water supply industry, companies like AWK, WTRG and AWR are poised to benefit from their strong customer base and systematic investments that enable them to serve customers efficiently.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 24, 2025

Aqua Indiana Breaks Ground on Historic Midwest Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Indiana leadership today joined elected officials and community partners to break ground on the expansion of its Midwest Wastewater Treatment Plant – a $28 million investment and the largest capital improvement project in the company's history in the Hoosier State. The project will increase capacity to meet the region's growing demand while advancing environmental protection and long-term reliability. "This expansion ensures continued reliable service for.

Business Wire • Nov 17, 2025

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Essential Utilities, Inc. ( WTRG ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 5, 2025 9:00 AM EST Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, and Investor Relations Christopher Franklin - Chairman, President & CEO Daniel Schuller - Executive VP & CFO Presentation Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Essential Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the conference over to Brian Dingerdissen.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 5, 2025

Essential Utilities Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Essential Utilities posts strong third-quarter earnings, reaffirms 2025 outlook, and announces a major merger with American Water Works.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 5, 2025

Essential Utilities Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Essential's net income of $92.1 million or $0.33 per share for the third quarter of 2025 compared favorably to $69.4 million or $0.25 per share reported for the third quarter of 2024. “As we delivered another robust quarter, both our water and gas divisions continue to contribute to Essential's consistent track record of growth and fidelity to our stakeho.

Business Wire • Nov 4, 2025