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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
:WTRG
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WTRG Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.18 - $41.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume278.91K
Average Volume (3M)1.38M
Market Cap
$9.65B
Enterprise Value$18.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.76M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.6
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Feb 26, 2025EPS Estimate
0.64Next Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 10, 2025Dividend Yield3.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.99
Shares Outstanding274,610,600
10 Day Avg. Volume1,492,906
30 Day Avg. Volume1,378,314
Standard Deviation0.07
R-Squared0.43
Alpha-0.00953
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.92
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)12.30
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue9.18
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.61
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.83Price Target Upside22.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
Essential Utilities News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Essential Utilities Board Member Resigns, Search Begins
PremiumCompany Announcements
Essential Utilities Reports Q3 2024 Financial Highlights
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceThe company delivered solid third-quarter results, aligning with analyst expectations, including a positive Aqua PA rate case settlement.
Regulatory EnvironmentA generally constructive regulatory climate in Pennsylvania, alongside Essential Utilities' strong service quality, gives confidence in a reasonable Aqua Pennsylvania outcome.
Revenue GrowthThe approval of the gas business rate case by the Pennsylvania PUC supports revenue growth, despite an appeal that is not considered a material concern.
Bears Say
Credit OutlookMoody's went to a negative outlook on the company's senior unsecured rating.
Financial FlexibilityEquity financing came in weaker than expected, with new ATM guidance set at a cumulative $350M for 2024-2025, potentially affecting financial flexibility.
Growth ProspectsManagement trimmed rate base guidance for the water segment, which could impact future growth prospects.
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Ownership Overview
0.23% Insiders
14.95% Mutual Funds
0.43% Other Institutional Investors
54.91% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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WTRG FAQ
What was Essential Utilities, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Essential Utilities, Inc. lowest stock price was $33.18 and its highest was $41.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.’s market cap?
Essential Utilities, Inc.’s market cap is $9.65B.
When is Essential Utilities, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essential Utilities, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 26, 2025 which is in 36 days.
How were Essential Utilities, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Essential Utilities, Inc. released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2024. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.241 by $0.009.
Is Essential Utilities, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Essential Utilities, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Essential Utilities, Inc. pay dividends?
Essential Utilities, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.264 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.6%. See more information on Essential Utilities, Inc. dividends here
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Essential Utilities, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.64.
How many shares outstanding does Essential Utilities, Inc. have?
Essential Utilities, Inc. has 274,610,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essential Utilities, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essential Utilities, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.241. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.863%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Essential Utilities, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WTRG
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Essential Utilities Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$42.83 (22.34% Upside)
$42.83 (22.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WTRG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 64.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Essential Utilities, Inc.
Essential Utilities, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of water and wastewater services. It supports a range of customers across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, and Virginia. It also provides services through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties including water and sewer line repair service and protection solutions to households. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, PA.
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WTRG Company Deck
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WTRG Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a balanced view with strong capital investment and financial performance, approval of significant rate cases, and successful recovery efforts following a hurricane. However, challenges in gas consumption due to warmer weather, regulatory appeals, and increased costs present notable concerns.Read More>---
WTRG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.83
▲(22.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering WTRG
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1 Year Success Rate
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1 Year Average Return
-3.39%
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