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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
:WTRG
WTRG Stock Chart & Stats
$39.08
-$0.32(-0.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$39.08
-$0.32(-0.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.18 - $42.37
Previous CloseN/A
Volume278.91K
Average Volume (3M)2.15M
Market Cap
$11.06B
Enterprise Value$19.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.98B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.2
Beta-0.08
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.41Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 12, 2025Dividend Yield3.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding282,975,520
10 Day Avg. Volume2,306,595
30 Day Avg. Volume2,146,858
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.60
Price to Sales (P/S)4.77
P/FCF Ratio-17.78
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.54
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.71Price Target Upside11.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)2.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.35B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsThe merger with American Water is expected to be accretive to earnings per share in the first full year after closing.
Market PositioningThe merger between AWK and WTRG will create a nearly $40B market cap/$63B enterprise value company with regulated operations in 17 states.
Regulatory EnvironmentThe companies involved in the merger operate in territories with top-tier regulatory rankings.
Bears Say
Merger PremiumThe merger with AWK was announced with a relatively low premium, making it one of the lower premium deals in recent memory for a non-merger of equals.
Regulatory ApprovalsRegulatory reviews in at least seven states are expected, with approvals needed from both companies' shareholders and state and DOJ approvals, making the approval process a long road.
Stock RatingThe rating for Essential Utilities has been lowered from Buy to Neutral.
Essential Utilities News
WTRG FAQ
What was Essential Utilities, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Essential Utilities, Inc. lowest stock price was $33.18 and its highest was $42.37 in the past 12 months.
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.’s market cap?
Essential Utilities, Inc.’s market cap is $11.06B.
When is Essential Utilities, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essential Utilities, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2026 which is in 103 days.
How were Essential Utilities, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Essential Utilities, Inc. released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2025. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.283 by $0.047.
Is Essential Utilities, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Essential Utilities, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Essential Utilities, Inc. pay dividends?
Essential Utilities, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.343 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.39%. See more information on Essential Utilities, Inc. dividends here
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Essential Utilities, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.41.
How many shares outstanding does Essential Utilities, Inc. have?
Essential Utilities, Inc. has 282,975,520 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essential Utilities, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essential Utilities, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.33 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.283. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.336%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Essential Utilities, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WTRG
Essential Utilities Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$43.71 (11.85% Upside)
$43.71 (11.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WTRG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 54.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.66%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Essential Utilities, Inc.
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. The company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households through a third-party. It serves approximately 7.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
WTRG Company Deck
WTRG Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented several positive achievements, including significant earnings growth, infrastructure investments, and dividend increases. However, weather-related consumption declines and regulatory challenges present ongoing hurdles.View all WTRG earnings summariesWTRG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$43.71
▲(11.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.24% Insiders
15.61% Mutual Funds
0.70% Other Institutional Investors
51.66% Public Companies and
Individual Investors