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ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE:WTRG - US29670G1022 - Common Stock

39.26 USD
-0.39 (-0.98%)
Last: 11/10/2025, 3:43:01 PM
39.26 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/10/2025, 3:43:01 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

3

Taking everything into account, WTRG scores 3 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, WTRG was a medium performer in the overall market. We are getting mixed signals now in both the short and medium term picture.

WTRG has an average volume of 2096700 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Both the short term and long term trends are neutral. So this is not the most entertaining stock around.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, WTRG turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 48% of all stocks.
WTRG is part of the Water Utilities industry. There are 15 other stocks in this industry, WTRG did better than 64% of them.
WTRG is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so WTRG is lagging the market.
In the last month WTRG has a been trading in the 37.86 - 42.37 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC / WTRG Weekly stock chart
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC / WTRG Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

5

WTRG has a bad technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced.

Support and Resistance Analysis

34.02

42.36

We found 3 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 37.62 to 37.90. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 36.72 to 36.78. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @34.36 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 39.30 to 39.45. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 41.26 to 41.94. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for WTRG is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for WTRG is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength48.81NEUTRALWTRG is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of WTRG is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of WTRG is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of WTRG is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)49.39NEUTRALThe RSI value for WTRG is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.19NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests WTRG has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)38.88NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for WTRG is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.44MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for WTRG suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)21.33NEUTRALThe ADX value for WTRG suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC / WTRG Daily stock chart

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC

NYSE:WTRG (11/10/2025, 3:43:01 PM)

After market: 39.26 0 (0%)

39.26

-0.39 (-0.98%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryWater Utilities
Performance
% Chg-0.98%
1 Week1.59%
2 Weeks-3.79%
1 Month-2.6%
3 Month2.24%
6 Month-2.72%
12 Month-0.05%
2 Year11.35%
3 Year-17.81%
5 Year-12.43%
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)1
ATR(20)%2.44%
ATR Inc-25.42%
Range Today0.52
ADR(20)0.93
ADR(20)%2.37%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS48.81
3 months CRS51.5
6 months CRS23.58
Mansfield-0.66
10 Day High41.43
10 Day Low37.86
20 Day High42.37
20 Day Low37.86
52 Week High42.37
52 Week Low33.18
CS1 End39.45
CR1 Start41.26
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.7%
DER(5)-0.86%
Volume1.51M
Volume Incr15.75%
Vol(5)2.49M
Vol(50)2.10M

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC / WTRG FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 3 / 10 to WTRG.


What is the current trend direction of ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) stock?

The current trend direction for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is Bearish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC?

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) has an RSI value of 49.3881. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) stock?

The short term momentum for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) is neutral.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC?

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES INC (WTRG) has a support level at 39.45 and a resistance level at 41.26. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of WTRG support and resistance levels.