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Essential Utilities (WTRG)
NYSE:WTRG
WTRG Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.18 - $41.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume278.91K
Average Volume (3M)1.71M
Market Cap
$10.59B
Enterprise Value$18.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.73B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.8
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
May 01, 2025EPS Estimate
0.8Next Dividend Ex-Date
May 13, 2025Dividend Yield3.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.17
Shares Outstanding274,922,760
10 Day Avg. Volume1,790,979
30 Day Avg. Volume1,709,194
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.08
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)5.08
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)17.90
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.70
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.20Price Target Upside13.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
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Essential Utilities News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Essential Utilities Reports Strong 2024 Earnings Growth
PremiumCompany Announcements
Essential Utilities’ Earnings Call: Strong Growth Amid Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
Roderick K. West Resigns from Essential Utilities Board
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsWTRG outperformed expectations on both revenue and profit, demonstrating strong operational execution.
Regulatory ApprovalsThe 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
Financial FlexibilityEquity financing came in weaker than expected, with new ATM guidance set at a cumulative $350M for 2024-2025, potentially affecting financial flexibility.
Regulatory EnvironmentCourt proceedings related to the DELCORA acquisition are beyond WTRG's control, leading to uncertainty in EPS and capex guidance.
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Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
15.68% Mutual Funds
19.17% Other Institutional Investors
33.57% 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’s price range in the past 12 months?
Essential Utilities lowest stock price was $33.18 and its highest was $41.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Essential Utilities’s market cap?
Essential Utilities’s market cap is $10.59B.
When is Essential Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essential Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2025 which is in 37 days.
How were Essential Utilities’s earnings last quarter?
Essential Utilities released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2025. The company reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.635 by $0.035.
Is Essential Utilities overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Essential Utilities’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Essential Utilities pay dividends?
Essential Utilities pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.325 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.33%. See more information on Essential Utilities dividends here
What is Essential Utilities’s EPS estimate?
Essential Utilities’s EPS estimate is 0.8.
How many shares outstanding does Essential Utilities have?
Essential Utilities has 274,922,760 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essential Utilities’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essential Utilities reported an EPS of $0.67 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.635. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.16%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Essential Utilities?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WTRG
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Essential Utilities Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$43.20 (13.24% Upside)
$43.20 (13.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WTRG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 21.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. The company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households through a third-party. It serves approximately 7.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
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WTRG Company Deck
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WTRG Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, successful regulatory outcomes, and significant progress in strategic initiatives like PFAS mitigation and data center growth opportunities. However, challenges such as stock performance and operational difficulties with receivership cases were noted. Overall, the positive aspects of growth and strategic execution outweigh the challenges.Read More>---
WTRG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$43.20
▲(13.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering WTRG
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
14/26 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-0.07%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
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