The current price of WTRG is $45.29 — it has decreased by 1.66% since the previous close. Data as of Nov 6, 2026.
WTRG is up 5.00% over the past week, up 16.68% over the past month and up 14.62% over the past year. The price is above its 200-day moving average of $39.51.
Analysts' average 12-month price target for WTRG is $44.50, which implies 1.73% downside from the current price. Individual estimates range from $40.00 to $49.00.
Of the 7 analysts covering Essential Utilities, Inc., 2 rate it a buy, 3 rate it a hold and 2 rate it a strong sell. The overall consensus is neutral. Analyst ratings are opinions and do not guarantee future performance.
Essential Utilities, Inc. has a market capitalization of $12.84B. The company belongs to the Utilities sector. Compare it with other companies in the stock screener.
In its most recent quarterly report, Essential Utilities, Inc. posted earnings of $0.38 per share against an estimate of $0.3342, beating expectations by 13.70%. Upcoming reports are listed in the earnings calendar.
Essential Utilities, Inc. reported revenue of $508.26M in its most recent quarter, which has increased by 6.56% compared with the same quarter a year earlier. Analysts had expected $450.44M.
Yes. Essential Utilities, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The latest payment of $0.3606 per share has a payment date of Dec 1, 2026, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 3.05%.
Companies most comparable to Essential Utilities, Inc. include American Water Works Company, Inc., Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP, American States Water Company, California Water Service Group and H2O America.
In the latest trading session WTRG moved between $44.46 and $45.56, a range of 2.43% of its current price.
Investing in stocks requires thorough research: study the company's financials, related news and technical analysis before making a decision. Technical analysis of Essential Utilities, Inc. shows a buy rating today and a strong buy rating on the weekly timeframe. Market conditions change quickly, so it is worth looking further ahead as well — the 1-month rating for Essential Utilities, Inc. is strong buy. Technical ratings are indicators, not investment advice.
Over the past 52 weeks WTRG has traded between $36.10 and $46.36. The current price is 2.32% below its 52-week high.
Figures as of Nov 6, 2026. This information is provided for general purposes only and is not investment advice.