Essential Utilities, Inc. WTRG
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At close · Nov 2
After hours · Nov 2, 5:35 PM ET
- YTD
- +15.85%
- 1 year
- +13.86%
- Open
- 43.38
- Prev close
- 43.52
- Mkt cap
- 12.61B
- Vol
- 4.16M
- Avg vol
- 2.29M
- EPS
- 1.96
- P/E
- 22.67
- Div yield
- 3.31%
More statistics
- Low
- 43.03
- High
- 44.66
- Forward P/E
- 18.67
- Beta
- 0.61
- Short ratio
- 2.88
- Inst. own
- 82.86%
- Dividend
- 1.44
- Ex-div date
- Nov 9, 2026
- Earnings
- Nov 3, 2026
- 50-d avg
- 40.75
- 200-d avg
- 39.41
- 1y target
- 41.20
5D chart
Signals (87)
| Name | Time | Ago |
|---|---|---|
| SMA: Bullish | Nov 2, 9:30 AM | 18 hours ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 30, 3:40 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 3:15 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 3:05 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 3:05 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 2:25 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 2:20 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 1:35 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 12:35 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 12:30 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 12:00 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 11:55 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 11:30 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 11:25 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 11:15 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 11:05 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 11:00 AM | 3 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 30, 10:30 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 10:15 AM | 3 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 29, 3:55 PM | 4 days ago |
Newest 20 of 87.
News
4 days ago 247wallst.com
These 4 Boring Dividend Stocks Get Paid Every Time America Turns on the Tap
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1 week ago seekingalpha.com
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1 week ago businesswire.com
Essential Utilities Declares December 2026 Dividend
BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3606 per share, payable December 1, 2026, to all…
2 weeks ago defenseworld.net
2,989,455 Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Shares Acquired by Assenagon Asset Management S.A.
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its position in shares of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) by 1,224.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the…
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2 weeks ago benzinga.com
UBS Maintains Buy on Essential Utilities, Lowers Price Target to $47
UBS analyst Gregg Orrill maintains Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $49 to $47.
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2 weeks ago benzinga.com
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Illinois Advances 14 Statewide Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Projects Representing Nearly $40M In Investment
Fourteen projects will modernize critical infrastructure and strengthen service reliability in communities across IllinoisAqua Illinois is advancing 14 water and wastewater infrastructure projects…
2 weeks ago zacks.com
WTRG Unit Expands Water Operations With Lake Tamarack Acquisition
Essential Utilities expands its New Jersey water operations with the Lake Tamarack acquisition, adding 255 customers and planning $1.4M in infrastructure upgrades.
2 weeks ago businesswire.com
Essential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Q3 2026
BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for quarter ended September 30, 2026, following market close on November 3, 2026. The company's conference…
2 weeks ago gurufocus.com
Aqua New Jersey Acquires Lake Tamarack Water System in Sussex County
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua New Jersey subsidiary has finalized its $113,000 purchase of the water system assets of the Lake
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2 weeks ago benzinga.com
Essential Utilities’ Aqua New Jersey Subsidiary Finalizes $113K Purchase Of Water System Assets Of Lake Tamarack Water Corporation In Sussex County
Acquisition reflects company’s commitment to providing highest quality drinking water serviceEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) announced today its Aqua New Jersey subsidiary has finalized its…
2 weeks ago businesswire.com
Aqua New Jersey Acquires Lake Tamarack Water System in Sussex County
BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua New Jersey subsidiary has finalized its $113,000 purchase of the water system assets of the Lake…
3 weeks ago zacks.com
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Essential Utilities (WTRG) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
3 weeks ago prnewswire.com
Brad Nielsen Named Future President of Pennsylvania American Water
CAMDEN, N.J., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced today that Brad Nielsen will become President of Pennsylvania American Water upon the closing of American Water's…
4 weeks ago businesswire.com
Essential Utilities Recognizes Fire Prevention Week by Highlighting Partnership and Support for Local Departments
BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) joins the nation in raising awareness for fire prevention and thanking those who put their lives on the line to protect our…
1 month ago zacks.com
WTRG's Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Ulster Municipal Water Systems
Essential Utilities' Aqua Pennsylvania unit acquired Ulster's water assets for $0.5 million, adding 180 customers and planning $2 million in upgrades over five years.
1 month ago defenseworld.net
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Stock Has Average Target Price of $43.75
Shares of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG - Get Free Report) have received a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the nine ratings firms that are presently covering the firm,…
1 month ago businesswire.com
Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Ulster Municipal Authority Water System in Bradford County
BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized its $450,000 purchase of the water system assets of the Ulster…
1 month ago 247wallst.com
AWK vs. WTRG: One Dividend Champion Will Emerge From This $63 Billion Consolidation
A $63 billion water utility merger puts two dividend stocks on a collision course, and the one that looks weaker on paper may actually be the smarter retirement hold heading into the deal's close.
1 month ago defenseworld.net
State Street Corp Has $502.60 Million Position in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG
State Street Corp raised its position in Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) by 5.5% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor…
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1 month ago benzinga.com
UBS Maintains Buy on Essential Utilities, Raises Price Target to $49
UBS analyst Gregg Orrill maintains Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) with a Buy and raises the price target from $48 to $49.
2 months ago zacks.com
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
2 months ago zacks.com
Will Customer Growth Support Essential Utilities ' Long-Term Earnings?
WTRG's expanding customer base, acquisitions and infrastructure spending support its long-term earnings growth potential.
2 months ago defenseworld.net
2,413,662 Shares in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Bought by Bank of New York Mellon Corp
Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and…
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3 months ago benzinga.com
Essential Utilities Q2 EPS $0.37 Misses $0.39 Estimate, Sales $530.854M Miss $551.300M Estimate
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) reported quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.39 by 5.13 percent. This is a 2.63 percent decrease over earnings of…
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3 months ago benzinga.com
Essential Utilities Increases Its Quarterly Cash Dividend From $0.3426 To $0.3606
The board of directors of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3606 per share, an increase of 5.25%, payable September 1, 2026, to all shareholders of…
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3 months ago benzinga.com
Barclays Maintains Underweight on Essential Utilities, Raises Price Target to $40
Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $38 to $40.
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5 months ago benzinga.com
UBS Upgrades Essential Utilities to Buy, Raises Price Target to $43
UBS analyst Gregg Orrill upgrades Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $41 to $43.
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5 months ago benzinga.com
American Water Works, Essential Utilities Receive Public Utilities Commission Of Ohio's Approval For Proposed Business Combination
American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) ("American Water") and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) ("Essential Utilities") today announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)…
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6 months ago benzinga.com
Essential Utilities Q1 EPS $0.79 Misses $0.96 Estimate, Sales $861.759M Beat $782.900M Estimate
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) reported quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.96 by 18.56 percent. This is a 23.3 percent decrease over earnings of…
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8 months ago benzinga.com
Essential Utilities' Aqua Pennsylvania Subsidiary Finalizes $18M Purchase Of Greenville Municipal Water Authority In Mercer County, PA
Acquisition reflects company's commitment to providing highest quality drinking water service; follows 2025 acquisition of Greenville Sanitary AuthorityEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) announced…
8 months ago benzinga.com
Earnings Breakdown: Essential Utilities Q4
Earnings Breakdown: Essential Utilities Q4
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8 months ago benzinga.com
Essential Utilities Q4 EPS $0.47 Beats $0.41 Estimate, Sales $699.111M Beat $611.600M Estimate
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) reported quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.41 by 15.48 percent. This is a 29.85 percent decrease over earnings of…
8 months ago benzinga.com
Earnings Scheduled For February 25, 2026
Earnings Scheduled For February 25, 2026
8 months ago benzinga.com
Essential Utilities's Earnings Outlook
Essential Utilities's Earnings Outlook
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8 months ago benzinga.com
American Water Works, Essential Utilities Shareholders Approve Merger
The merger is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027, but remains subject to customary closing conditions, including, among others, clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, and…
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10 months ago benzinga.com
Barclays Downgrades Essential Utilities to Underweight, Lowers Price Target to $38
Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella downgrades Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) from Overweight to Underweight and lowers the price target from $43 to $38.
11 months ago benzinga.com
Looking Into Essential Utilities Inc's Recent Short Interest
Looking Into Essential Utilities Inc's Recent Short Interest
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12 months ago benzinga.com
Essential Utilities Affirms FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance of $2.07-$2.11 vs $2.57 Est
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) affirms FY2025 GAAP EPS guidance from $2.07-$2.11 to $2.07-$2.11 vs $2.57 analyst estimate..
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12 months ago benzinga.com
Essential Utilities Q3 EPS $0.33 Beats $0.29 Estimate, Sales $477.000M Beat $472.400M Estimate
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) reported quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.29 by 14.98 percent. This is a 32 percent increase over earnings of…
12 months ago benzinga.com
Earnings Scheduled For November 4, 2025
Earnings Scheduled For November 4, 2025
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1 year ago benzinga.com
Jefferies Downgrades Essential Utilities to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $44
Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgrades Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $47 to $44.
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1 year ago benzinga.com
UBS Downgrades Essential Utilities to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $45
UBS analyst Gregg Orrill downgrades Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $46 to $45.
1 year ago benzinga.com
'Merger Monday' Makes Comeback As US M&A Tops $80 Billion In 24 Hours
U.S. companies have struck more than $80 billion worth of deals in the past 24 hours, in the latest sign that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are picking up after the tariff-induced cool-off earlier…
1 year ago benzinga.com
American Water, Essential Utilities Unite In Major Deal To Reshape US Water Market
American Water and Essential Utilities to merge, creating dominant, regulated water and wastewater utility with $40B market cap.
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1 year ago benzinga.com
American Water And Essential Utilities To Merge In All-Stock, $40B Pro Forma Deal Creating Leading Regulated Water And Wastewater Utility Across 17 States
Combined Company Will Serve 4.7 Million Water and Wastewater Connections Across 17 States; Combined Water and Wastewater Rate Base of Approximately $29.3 BillionIncreases Scale, Geographic Diversity…
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1 year ago benzinga.com
Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Essential Utilities Inc?
Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Essential Utilities Inc?
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1 year ago benzinga.com
Breaking Down Essential Utilities: 5 Analysts Share Their Views
Breaking Down Essential Utilities: 5 Analysts Share Their Views
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1 year ago benzinga.com
Barclays Initiates Coverage On Essential Utilities with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $42
Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella initiates coverage on Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $42.
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1 year ago benzinga.com
Is Essential Utilities Gaining or Losing Market Support?
Is Essential Utilities Gaining or Losing Market Support?