Market Cap 10.73B
Revenue (ttm) 2.09B
Net Income (ttm) 595.31M
EPS (ttm) N/A
PE Ratio 16.30
Forward PE 18.04
Profit Margin 28.54%
Debt to Equity Ratio 1.16
Volume 1,774,700
Avg Vol 1,899,534
Day's Range N/A - N/A
Shares Out 280.47M
Stochastic %K 39%
Beta 0.83
Analysts Strong Sell
Price Target $46.00

Company Profile

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. The company offers water services through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; and natural gas distribution services. The compa...

Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water
Sector: Utilities
Phone: 610 527 8000
Address:
762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, United States
NVDAMillionaire
NVDAMillionaire Sep. 9 at 9:45 AM
$WTRG Excellent article that nails exactly where WTRG stands right now. So if you want to update your WTRG knowledge or get acquainted with WTRG, this is a must read. https://beyondspx.com/quote/WTRG/analysis/essential-utilities-investing-in-infrastructure-driving-growth-and-enhancing-safety-wtrg
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Estimize
Estimize Sep. 8 at 1:00 PM
Wall St is expecting 0.28 EPS for $WTRG Q3 [Reporting 11/10 AMC] http://www.estimize.com/intro/wtrg?chart=historical&metric_name=eps&utm_co
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CMCanalyst
CMCanalyst Aug. 29 at 6:14 PM
$WTRG just paid my water and electricity bills and decided I had to buy $WTRG. Prices on water and power aren’t coming down.
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DividendsAtValue
DividendsAtValue Aug. 26 at 11:39 AM
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Estimize
Estimize Aug. 25 at 1:00 PM
Wall St is expecting 0.28 EPS for $WTRG Q3 [Reporting 11/10 AMC] http://www.estimize.com/intro/wtrg?chart=historical&metric_name=eps&utm_co
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ZacksResearch
ZacksResearch Aug. 21 at 2:40 PM
Is $WTRG a top utility stock to watch? 🔥 🚀 Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 17.5% 📈 2025 EPS estimate up 0.5% in 30 days, with sales expected to rise 12.7% to $2.35 billion 💰 3.5% dividend yield — well above the S&P 500 average Discover why WTRG stands out in the utility sector 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2740718/reasons-to-add-essential-utilities-stock-to-your-portfolio-right-now?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2740718-body-8790&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2740718_BODY_8790
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ZacksResearch
ZacksResearch Aug. 21 at 1:40 PM
Why $WTRG deserves a spot in your portfolio right now 🏆 Acquisitions are fueling growth, returns remain strong, dividends are steady, and customer demand is rising — a rare combo in this market. Full breakdown here 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2740718/reasons-to-add-essential-utilities-stock-to-your-portfolio-right-now?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2740718-teaser-8788&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2740718_TEASER_8788
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JarvisFlow
JarvisFlow Aug. 15 at 1:55 PM
UBS has adjusted their stance on Essential Utilities ( $WTRG ), setting the rating to Buy with a target price of 42 → 47.
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fibonacci6180
fibonacci6180 Aug. 8 at 12:19 AM
$WTRG Trading idea - Entry point > 38/61.80% Chart time frame:B A) 15 min(1W-3M) B) 1 hr(3M-6M) C) 4 hr(6M-1year) D) 1 day(1-3years) Stock progress:A A) Keep rising over 61.80% resistance B) 61.80% resistance C) 61.80% support D) Hit the bottom E) Hit the top
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JarvisFlow
JarvisFlow Aug. 4 at 12:30 PM
Baird updates rating for Essential Utilities ( $WTRG ) to Outperform, target set at 46 → 47.
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NVDAMillionaire
NVDAMillionaire Sep. 9 at 9:45 AM
$WTRG Excellent article that nails exactly where WTRG stands right now. So if you want to update your WTRG knowledge or get acquainted with WTRG, this is a must read. https://beyondspx.com/quote/WTRG/analysis/essential-utilities-investing-in-infrastructure-driving-growth-and-enhancing-safety-wtrg
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Estimize
Estimize Sep. 8 at 1:00 PM
Wall St is expecting 0.28 EPS for $WTRG Q3 [Reporting 11/10 AMC] http://www.estimize.com/intro/wtrg?chart=historical&metric_name=eps&utm_co
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CMCanalyst
CMCanalyst Aug. 29 at 6:14 PM
$WTRG just paid my water and electricity bills and decided I had to buy $WTRG. Prices on water and power aren’t coming down.
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DividendsAtValue
DividendsAtValue Aug. 26 at 11:39 AM
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Estimize
Estimize Aug. 25 at 1:00 PM
Wall St is expecting 0.28 EPS for $WTRG Q3 [Reporting 11/10 AMC] http://www.estimize.com/intro/wtrg?chart=historical&metric_name=eps&utm_co
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ZacksResearch Aug. 21 at 2:40 PM
Is $WTRG a top utility stock to watch? 🔥 🚀 Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 17.5% 📈 2025 EPS estimate up 0.5% in 30 days, with sales expected to rise 12.7% to $2.35 billion 💰 3.5% dividend yield — well above the S&P 500 average Discover why WTRG stands out in the utility sector 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2740718/reasons-to-add-essential-utilities-stock-to-your-portfolio-right-now?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2740718-body-8790&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2740718_BODY_8790
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ZacksResearch
ZacksResearch Aug. 21 at 1:40 PM
Why $WTRG deserves a spot in your portfolio right now 🏆 Acquisitions are fueling growth, returns remain strong, dividends are steady, and customer demand is rising — a rare combo in this market. Full breakdown here 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2740718/reasons-to-add-essential-utilities-stock-to-your-portfolio-right-now?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2740718-teaser-8788&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2740718_TEASER_8788
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JarvisFlow
JarvisFlow Aug. 15 at 1:55 PM
UBS has adjusted their stance on Essential Utilities ( $WTRG ), setting the rating to Buy with a target price of 42 → 47.
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fibonacci6180
fibonacci6180 Aug. 8 at 12:19 AM
$WTRG Trading idea - Entry point > 38/61.80% Chart time frame:B A) 15 min(1W-3M) B) 1 hr(3M-6M) C) 4 hr(6M-1year) D) 1 day(1-3years) Stock progress:A A) Keep rising over 61.80% resistance B) 61.80% resistance C) 61.80% support D) Hit the bottom E) Hit the top
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JarvisFlow
JarvisFlow Aug. 4 at 12:30 PM
Baird updates rating for Essential Utilities ( $WTRG ) to Outperform, target set at 46 → 47.
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fibonacci6180
fibonacci6180 Aug. 2 at 12:12 AM
$WTRG Trading idea - Entry point > 38/61.80% Chart time frame:D A) 15 min(1W-3M) B) 1 hr(3M-6M) C) 4 hr(6M-1year) D) 1 day(1-3years) Stock progress:A A) Keep rising over 61.80% resistance B) 61.80% resistance C) 61.80% support D) Hit the bottom E) Hit the top
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ZacksResearch
ZacksResearch Aug. 1 at 1:56 PM
$WTRG crushed Q2 expectations — here’s what drove the upside 📈 Earnings jumped 37.5% and revenue rose 18.7% year over year, powered by rate hikes and solid segment performance. Full breakdown of the bullish setup 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2648490/essential-utilities-q2-earnings-revenues-beat-estimates-up-yy?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2648490-teaser-5367&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2648490_TEASER_5367
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ZacksResearch Aug. 1 at 12:43 PM
$WTRG beats earnings expectations by 31%! 🚀 EPS soared 35.7% YoY, driven by rate hikes across segments and strong revenue growth of 18.7% from higher rates and increased purchased gas costs. 📈 Plus, the Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) adds bullish momentum. Discover the full story here 👉 https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2648490/essential-utilities-q2-earnings-revenues-beat-estimates-up-yy?cid=sm-stocktwits-2-2648490-body-5311&ADID=SYND_STOCKTWITS_TWEET_2_2648490_BODY_5311
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Estimize Aug. 1 at 12:12 AM
$WTRG reported 0.38 EPS and 514.91 revenue for Q2. http://www.estimize.com/intro/wtrg?chart=historical&metric_name=eps&utm_content=WTRG&utm
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MK2020
MK2020 Jul. 31 at 9:32 PM
$WTRG very nice numbers
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Broview
Broview Jul. 20 at 1:54 AM
$WTRG quarter ended strongly? Why market not reflecting?
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JackDarwin
JackDarwin Jul. 8 at 11:55 AM
$WTRG Bullish Harami Candlestick Pattern Formed
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RickLafleur Jul. 3 at 7:48 PM
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BRITLS
BRITLS Jul. 2 at 3:52 PM
$WTRG whats causing this drop? ha
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nauristreigys Jul. 2 at 12:36 PM
$WTRG Buy &Hold. For more information visit my site. Investment Scoreboard
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BRITLS
BRITLS Jun. 25 at 8:27 PM
$WTRG hard to build a position when its up and down 2% every couple days ha.
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Broview
Broview Jun. 25 at 10:26 AM
$WTRG extremely solid business?
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