ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) Stock Price & Overview
NYSE:WTRG • US29670G1022
The current stock price of WTRG is 40.35 USD. Today WTRG is up by 1.95%. In the past month the price increased by 7.06%. In the past year, price increased by 1.36%.
WTRG Key Statistics
- Market Cap
- 11.424B
- P/E
- 18.26
- Fwd P/E
- 17.54
- EPS (TTM)
- 2.21
- Dividend Yield
- 3.58%
WTRG Stock Performance
WTRG Stock Chart
WTRG Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to WTRG. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, WTRG turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 52.74% of all stocks.
WTRG Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WTRG. WTRG has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health.
WTRG Earnings
On February 25, 2026 WTRG reported an EPS of 0.47 and a revenue of 699.11M. The company beat EPS expectations (10.83% surprise) and beat revenue expectations (12.07% surprise).
WTRG Forecast & Estimates
13 analysts have analysed WTRG and the average price target is 42.77 USD. This implies a price increase of 5.99% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 40.35.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 4.11% and a revenue growth 6.86% for WTRG
WTRG Groups
Sector & Classification
WTRG Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months WTRG reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 2.21. The EPS increased by 1.84% compared to the year before.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 24.91% | ||
| ROA | 3.17% | ||
| ROE | 8.99% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 |
WTRG Ownership
WTRG Latest News, Press Relases and Analysis
WTRG Competitors/Peers
| Symbol | Company Name | Technical Rating | Fundamental Rating | FPE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWK | AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO INC | 22.27 | 26.277B | ||
| AWR | AMERICAN STATES WATER CO | 21.42 | 2.921B | ||
| CWT | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GRP | 17.67 | 2.73B | ||
| HTO | H2O AMERICA | 19.56 | 2.043B | ||
| CDZIP | CADIZ INC - CDZI 8 7/8 PERP | N/A | 1.625B | ||
| MSEX | MIDDLESEX WATER CO | 20.2 | 985.958M | ||
| YORW | YORK WATER CO | 20.29 | 470.418M | ||
| CDZI | CADIZ INC | N/A | 448.794M | ||
| ARTNA | ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP-CL A | 16.37 | 347.653M | ||
| PCYO | PURE CYCLE CORP | N/A | 248.368M | ||
| GWRS | GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES INC | 36.32 | 225.112M |
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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 3,303 full-time employees. The Company’s segments include Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas. The Regulated Water segment consists of eight operating segments representing its 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 one operating segment representing natural gas utility companies for which the Company provides natural gas distribution services. The company provides services in 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: 3303
Phone: 16105278000
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC / WTRG FAQ
Can you describe the business of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC?
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 3,303 full-time employees. The Company’s segments include Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas. The Regulated Water segment consists of eight operating segments representing its 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 one operating segment representing natural gas utility companies for which the Company provides natural gas distribution services. The company provides services in 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.
Can you provide the latest stock price for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC?
The current stock price of WTRG is 40.35 USD. The price increased by 1.95% in the last trading session.
What is the dividend status of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC?
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) has a dividend yield of 3.58%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.34.
What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of WTRG stock?
WTRG has a ChartMill Technical rating of 5 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.
How is the valuation of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) based on its PE ratio?
The PE ratio for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is 18.26. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 2.21 and the current share price of 40.35 USD.
What is the employee count for WTRG stock?
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) currently has 3303 employees.
Can you provide the short interest for WTRG stock?
The outstanding short interest for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is 2.42% of its float.