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ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:WTRG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US29670G1022 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

40.53  +0.48 (+1.2%)

After market: 40.972 +0.44 (+1.09%)

WTRG Quote, Performance and Key Statistics

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC

NYSE:WTRG (4/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 40.972 +0.44 (+1.09%)

40.53

+0.48 (+1.2%)

Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS SubIndustryWater Utilities
Statistics
52 Week High41.78
52 Week Low33.18
Market Cap11.17B
Shares275.52M
Float274.99M
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Yield3.4%
PE18.94
Fwd PE18.96
Earnings (Next)05-01 2025-05-01/amc
IPO05-22 1981-05-22


WTRG short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of WTRG in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 5 10 15

WTRG long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of WTRG in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 0 5 -5 10

The current stock price of WTRG is 40.53 USD. In the past month the price increased by 4.3%. In the past year, price increased by 14.36%.

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC / WTRG Daily stock chart

WTRG Competitors/Peers

The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Water Utilities" sub-industry
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Name
TA
FA
PE
Market Cap
AWK AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC 28 28.94B
SBS CIA SANEAMENTO BASICO DE-ADR 7.87 12.80B
AWR AMERICAN STATES WATER CO 25.28 3.09B
CWT CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP 15.56 3.03B
SJW SJW GROUP 19.16 1.86B
CDZIP CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP N/A 1.41B
MSEX MIDDLESEX WATER CO 25.37 1.12B
YORW YORK WATER CO 25.08 512.57M
CWCO CONSOLIDATED WATER CO-ORD SH 22.86 384.53M
ARTNA ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A 17.51 357.00M
GWRS GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC 42.38 279.17M
PCYO PURE CYCLE CORP 17.17 239.84M

About WTRG

Company Profile

WTRG logo image 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 3,291 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

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC / WTRG FAQ

What is the stock price of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC today?

The current stock price of WTRG is 40.53 USD. The price increased by 1.2% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker 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.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC stock?

16 analysts have analysed WTRG and the average price target is 46.03 USD. This implies a price increase of 13.56% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 40.53. Check the ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC worth?

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) has a market capitalization of 11.17B USD. This makes WTRG a Large Cap stock.


How many employees does ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC have?

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) currently has 3258 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) stock?

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) has a support level at 40.39 and a resistance level at 40.55. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of WTRG support and resistance levels.


Is ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) expected to grow?

The Revenue of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is expected to grow by 7.57% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the WTRG EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) stock pay dividends?

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) has a dividend yield of 3.4%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.26. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of WTRG dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) report earnings?

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) will report earnings on 2025-05-01, after the market close.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG)?

The PE ratio for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is 18.94. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 2.14 and the current share price of 40.53 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for WTRG.


What is the Short Interest ratio of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) stock?

The outstanding short interest for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is 1.83% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the WTRG short interest.


WTRG Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to WTRG. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, WTRG is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 89.64% of all stocks.


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WTRG Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WTRG. While WTRG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health.


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WTRG Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months WTRG reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 2.14. The EPS increased by 15.36% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 28.54%
ROA 3.3%
ROE 9.6%
Debt/Equity 1.22
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%35.35%
Sales Q2Q%26.07%
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.57%

WTRG Ownership and Analysts

ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 86% to WTRG. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 16 analysts.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of -0.11% and a revenue growth 7.57% for WTRG


Ownership
Inst Owners84.72%
Ins Owners0.2%
Short Float %1.83%
Short Ratio3.18
Analysts
Analysts86.25
Price Target46.03 (13.57%)
EPS Next Y-0.11%
Revenue Next Year7.57%