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Essential Utilities (WTRG)
NYSE:WTRG
WTRG Stock Chart & Stats
$38.86
-$0.32(-0.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$38.86
-$0.32(-0.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.18 - $42.37
Previous CloseN/A
Volume278.91K
Average Volume (3M)2.21M
Market Cap
$10.99B
Enterprise Value$19.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.95B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.1
Beta-0.10
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.41Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 12, 2025Dividend Yield3.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding282,975,520
10 Day Avg. Volume2,088,301
30 Day Avg. Volume2,208,901
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 Cap1.75
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.54
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.14Price Target Upside11.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)2.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.35B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Merger BenefitsThe merger with American Water is expected to be accretive to earnings per share in the first full year after closing.
Regulatory AdvantagesThe companies involved in the merger operate in territories with top-tier regulatory rankings.
Valuation And Growth ProspectsWTRG is trading at a discount compared to its water and gas utility peers, making its valuation attractive.
Bears Say
Approval Process ChallengesRegulatory 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.
Credit Metrics And LeverageThe company is challenged by poor credit metrics mainly due to high leverage needed to support growth in the Peoples Gas segment.
Merger Premium ConcernsThe initial implied deal price was only a 5% premium from the previous close, and after AWK's post-deal sell-off, it is reduced to just a 2% premium, indicating a relatively disappointing M&A price for WTRG.
Essential Utilities News
WTRG FAQ
What was Essential Utilities’s price range in the past 12 months?
Essential Utilities lowest stock price was $33.18 and its highest was $42.37 in the past 12 months.
What is Essential Utilities’s market cap?
Essential Utilities’s market cap is $10.99B.
When is Essential Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essential Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2026 which is in 81 days.
How were Essential Utilities’s earnings last quarter?
Essential Utilities 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Essential Utilities’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Essential Utilities pay dividends?
Essential Utilities pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.343 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.44%. See more information on Essential Utilities dividends here
What is Essential Utilities’s EPS estimate?
Essential Utilities’s EPS estimate is 0.41.
How many shares outstanding does Essential Utilities have?
Essential Utilities has 282,975,520 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essential Utilities’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essential Utilities 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?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WTRG
Essential Utilities Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$43.14 (11.01% Upside)
$43.14 (11.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WTRG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 3.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1.46%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a publicly traded utility holding company headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. The company operates primarily in the water and natural gas sectors, providing essential services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in multiple states across the United States. Essential Utilities focuses on delivering safe and reliable drinking water and natural gas services, while also investing in sustainable practices and infrastructure improvements to support environmental stewardship and community needs.
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
$43.14
▲(11.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.24% Insiders
15.65% Mutual Funds
16.38% Other Institutional Investors
36.42% Public Companies and
Individual Investors