ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NYSE:WTRG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US29670G1022 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
WTRG Quote, Performance and Key Statistics
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC
NYSE:WTRG (1/28/2025, 8:12:45 PM)
After market: 36.3058 +0.6 (+1.67%)35.71
+0.28 (+0.79%)
The current stock price of WTRG is 35.71 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -2.46%. In the past year, price decreased by -1.27%.
WTRG Latest News, Press Releases and Analysis
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WTRG Competitors/Peers
Symbol | Name | TA | FA | PE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWK | AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC | 25.17 | 24.62B | ||
| SBS | CIA SANEAMENTO BASICO DE-ADR | 7.02 | 11.03B | ||
| AWR | AMERICAN STATES WATER CO | 25.2 | 2.83B | ||
| CWT | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP | 13.08 | 2.69B | ||
| SJW | SJW GROUP | 18.36 | 1.68B | ||
| CDZIP | CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP | N/A | 1.37B | ||
| MSEX | MIDDLESEX WATER CO | 22.52 | 924.97M | ||
| YORW | YORK WATER CO | 21.18 | 450.36M | ||
| CWCO | CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH | 16.48 | 417.44M | ||
| CDZI | CADIZ INC | N/A | 342.07M | ||
| ARTNA | ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A | 16.19 | 325.27M | ||
| GWRS | GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC | 41.03 | 288.22M |
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About WTRG
Company Profile
Essential Utilities, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in providing water, wastewater, and natural gas services through its subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and currently employs 3,258 full-time employees. The Company’s segments include the Regulated Water segment and the Regulated Natural Gas segment. The Regulated Water segment consists of water and wastewater regulated utility companies, which are organized by the states where the Company provides water and wastewater services. The Regulated Natural Gas segment consists of natural gas utility companies, acquired in the Peoples Gas Acquisition, for which the Company provides natural gas distribution services. The company provides services across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The firm also operates market-based activities, conducted through its non-regulated subsidiaries, that provide utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households and gas marketing and production activities.
Company Info
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC
762 W Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr PENNSYLVANIA 19010 US
CEO: Christopher H. Franklin
Employees: 3258
Company Website: https://www.essential.co/home
Investor Relations: https://www.essential.co/investor-relations
Phone: 16105278000
WTRG FAQ
What is the stock price of WTRG?
The current stock price of WTRG is 35.71 USD.
What is the symbol for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC stock?
The exchange symbol of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC is WTRG and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.
On which exchange is WTRG stock listed?
WTRG stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.
Is WTRG a good stock to buy?
Always make your own analysis. On these pages you can find a full technical and fundamental analysis report for WTRG, which may be a starting point for your analysis. You can also find the financials, news, analyst ratings and estimates here, which can be used to increase your understanding of WTRG.
Does WTRG stock pay dividends?
WTRG has a dividend yield of 3.88%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.18.
When does WTRG stock report earnings?
WTRG will report earnings on 2025-02-20, after the market close.
What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of WTRG?
The PE ratio for WTRG is 17.86. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 2 and the current share price of 35.71 USD.
What is the Short Interest ratio of WTRG stock?
The outstanding short interest for WTRG is 2.16% of its float.
WTRG Technical Analysis
WTRG Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WTRG. While WTRG is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health.
WTRG Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months WTRG reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 2. The EPS decreased by 10.83% compared to the year before.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 27.84% | ||
| ROA | 3.11% | ||
| ROE | 8.83% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 1.19 |
WTRG Ownership and Analysts
ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 84% to WTRG. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 18 analysts.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 12.14% and a revenue growth -5.87% for WTRG