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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
:WTRG
WTRG Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.18 - $41.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume278.91K
Average Volume (3M)1.85M
Market Cap
$10.99B
Enterprise Value$18.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$20.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.8
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2025EPS Estimate
0.28Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 12, 2025Dividend Yield3.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.38
Shares Outstanding280,468,660
10 Day Avg. Volume1,874,607
30 Day Avg. Volume1,845,335
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)0.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.66
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.31
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$45.00Price Target Upside14.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsWTRG outperformed expectations on both revenue and profit, demonstrating strong operational execution.
Financial PerformanceThe re-initiation of long-term EPS guidance and strong Q3 performance increases confidence in Essential Utilities' multi-year outlook.
Regulatory ApprovalThe approval of the gas business rate case by the Pennsylvania PUC supports revenue growth, despite an appeal that is not considered a material concern.
Bears Say
Financial FlexibilityEquity financing came in weaker than expected, with new ATM guidance set at a cumulative $350M for 2024-2025, potentially affecting financial flexibility.
Growth ProspectsThe management trimmed rate base guidance for the water segment, which could impact future growth prospects.
Regulatory ChallengesCourt proceedings related to the DELCORA acquisition are beyond WTRG's control, leading to uncertainty in EPS and capex guidance.
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 $41.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.’s market cap?
Essential Utilities, Inc.’s market cap is $10.99B.
When is Essential Utilities, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essential Utilities, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2025 which is in 79 days.
How were Essential Utilities, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Essential Utilities, Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2025. The company reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.303 by $0.077.
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 3.36%. See more information on Essential Utilities, Inc. dividends here
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Essential Utilities, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.28.
How many shares outstanding does Essential Utilities, Inc. have?
Essential Utilities, Inc. has 280,468,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essential Utilities, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essential Utilities, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.38 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.303. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.728%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$45.00 (14.74% Upside)
$45.00 (14.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WTRG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 54.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.55%
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
Q2 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
$45.00
▲(14.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.24% Insiders
15.23% Mutual Funds
15.94% Other Institutional Investors
38.31% Public Companies and Individual Investors