ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:WTRG • US29670G1022
39.58 USD
-0.66 (-1.64%)
At close: Mar 5, 2026
39.58 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/5/2026, 7:26:37 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$42.77
+ 8.05% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateMay 11, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.06
Revenue Estimate798.56M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
73.85%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$42.77
Upside
+ 8.05%
From current price of $39.58 to mean target of $42.77, Based on 13 analyst forecasts
Low
$38.38
Median
$43.35
High
$47.25
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
-1.80%
3 Months
-4.32%
Price Target Summary
13 analysts have analysed WTRG and the average price target is 42.77 USD. This implies a price increase of 8.05% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 39.58.
The average price target has been revised downward by 4.32% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
73.85%
WTRG was analyzed by 13 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 74. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about WTRG.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
WTRG was analyzed by 13 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Barclays | Downgrade | Overweight -> Underweight |
| 2025-10-28 | UBS | Downgrade | Buy -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-28 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Buy -> Hold |
| 2025-10-27 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Downgrade | Buy -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-10 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-10-10 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-02 | Barclays | Initiate | Overweight |
| 2025-08-15 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-08-04 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-05-13 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-03-05 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-02-27 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-01-28 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Hold -> Buy |
| 2025-01-14 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-01-07 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Overweight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2024-11-07 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Buy -> Hold |
| 2024-11-06 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-11-05 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2024-10-07 | Jefferies | Initiate | Buy |
| 2024-09-20 | B of A Securities | Reiterate | Buy |
| 2024-08-08 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-08-07 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-07-31 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2024-05-06 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-03-04 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateMay 11, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.06
Revenue Estimate798.56M
Revenue Q2Q1.91%
EPS Q2Q3.34%
Number of Analysts4
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
3.08%
Revenue (3 Months)
3.08%
EPS (1 Month)
2.11%
EPS (3 Months)
0.38%
Next Earnings Summary
WTRG is expected to report earnings on 5/11/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 1.06 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 798.56M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 3.08% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 2.054B -10.24% | 2.086B 1.57% | 2.475B 18.62% | 2.522B 1.91% | 2.689B 6.62% | 2.826B 5.09% | 2.898B 2.55% | 2.955B 1.97% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 1.036B 5.44% | 1.127B 8.83% | 1.338B 18.74% | 1.427B 6.62% | 1.574B 10.30% | 1.672B 6.23% | 1.836B 9.81% | 2.06B 12.20% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 692.097M 4.67% | 757.668M 9.47% | 920.951M 21.55% | 1.023B 11.08% | 1.139B 11.34% | 1.285B 12.82% | 1.467B 14.16% | N/A | |
| Operating Margin | 33.70% | 36.32% | 37.22% | 40.56% | 42.36% | 45.47% | 50.62% | N/A | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 1.86 4.80% | 2.17 16.98% | 2.21 1.84% | 2.30 4.11% | 2.46 6.97% | 2.59 5.23% | 2.72 4.95% | N/A |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 1.06 3.34% | 0.42 9.92% | 0.36 8.28% | 0.52 11.62% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 798.56M 1.91% | 562.33M 9.21% | 529.38M 10.99% | 616.08M -11.88% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | N/A | -100.00% | N/A | N/A |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
5.43%
EPS Next 5 Year
5.31%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
6.19%
Revenue Next 5 Year
4.60%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
21.97%
EBIT Next 5 Year
17.45%
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC / WTRG Forecast FAQ
What do analysts expect the price target to be for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG)?
13 analysts have analysed WTRG and the average price target is 42.77 USD. This implies a price increase of 8.05% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 39.58.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC?
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) will report earnings on 2026-05-11.
Can you provide the consensus estimates for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is 1.06 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 798.56M USD.
Can you provide the expected long term growth rate for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC stock?
The expected long term growth rate for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is 6.19%.