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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)1.46M
Market Cap
$9.87B
Enterprise Value$18.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.0
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Feb 26, 2025EPS Estimate
0.64Next Dividend Ex-Date
May 13, 2025Dividend Yield3.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.99
Shares Outstanding274,610,600
10 Day Avg. Volume1,166,712
30 Day Avg. Volume1,459,221
Standard Deviation0.07
R-Squared0.45
Alpha-0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.97
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)12.40
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.82
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.00Price Target Upside16.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
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Essential Utilities News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Roderick K. West Resigns from Essential Utilities Board
PremiumCompany Announcements
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsWTRG outperformed expectations on both revenue and profit, demonstrating strong operational execution.
Growth OpportunitiesAnalyst upgrades WTRG to Buy with a price target of $41.00, driven by expected return to water acquisitions and significant capex upsides.
GuidanceThe re-initiation of long-term EPS guidance and strong Q3 performance increases confidence in Essential Utilities' multi-year outlook.
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.
Rate Base GuidanceThe water segment’s downward rate base revision to 6% from 8% fell slightly below expectations and reflects broader sector challenges.
Regulatory RisksCourt 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
0.27% Insiders
14.86% Mutual Funds
19.07% Other Institutional Investors
35.11% 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 $9.87B.
When is Essential Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essential Utilities’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 26, 2025 which is in 4 days.
How were Essential Utilities’s earnings last quarter?
Essential Utilities 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 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 3.56%. See more information on Essential Utilities dividends here
What is Essential Utilities’s EPS estimate?
Essential Utilities’s EPS estimate is 0.64.
How many shares outstanding does Essential Utilities have?
Essential Utilities has 274,610,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essential Utilities’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essential Utilities 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 3.846%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$42.00 (16.80% Upside)
$42.00 (16.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WTRG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 5.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Essential Utilities
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
$42.00
▲(16.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering WTRG
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
13/26 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-2.37%
reiterated a buy rating last month
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