/WTRG
WTRG Stock - Essential Utilities, Inc.
Utilities|Regulated WaterNYSE
$37.93-1.91%
$0.74 (-1.91%) • Dec 19
64
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.41
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).76
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.88
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+13.0%upside
Target: $42.86
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ENTRY ZONE$37.55 – $38.31
TARGET (TP)$42.86
STOP LOSS$34.90
RISK/REWARD1:1.6
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.81
52W High$42.37
52W Low$33.18
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.09B | $2.05B | $2.29B | $1.88B | $1.46B |
| Gross Profit | $1.22B | $1.13B | $1.07B | $987.30M | $768.34M |
| Gross Margin | 58.6% | 54.8% | 46.9% | 52.6% | 52.5% |
| Operating Income | $757.67M | $692.10M | $661.19M | $602.71M | $434.69M |
| Net Income | $595.31M | $498.23M | $465.24M | $431.61M | $284.85M |
| Net Margin | 28.5% | 24.3% | 20.3% | 23.0% | 19.5% |
| EPS | $2.17 | $1.86 | $1.77 | $1.68 | $1.14 |
Company Overview
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.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
8
62%
Hold / Neutral
5
38%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟡 Mixed
8 Bullish5 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$45
Average Target
↑ 19.9% Upside
Now
$38
Low
$45
Average
$57
High
Based on 13 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17th 2025 | Barclays | Downgrade | Underweight | $38 |
| December 3rd 2025 | Northcoast | Upgrade | Buy | $42 |
| October 2nd 2025 | Barclays | Initiation | Overweight | $42 |
| January 28th 2025 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | $41 |
| January 7th 2025 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $39← $43 |
| November 7th 2024 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | $41← $44 |
| October 7th 2024 | Jefferies | Initiation | Buy | $44 |
| September 20th 2024 | BofA Securities | Resumed | Buy | $45 |
| November 3rd 2023 | Edward Jones | Upgrade | Buy | - |
| September 28th 2023 | Northcoast | Upgrade | Buy | $42 |
| May 18th 2023 | Northcoast | Downgrade | Neutral | - |
| February 6th 2023 | UBS | Upgrade | Buy | $55← $54 |
| September 9th 2022 | BofA Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | $52 |
| August 18th 2022 | HSBC Securities | Upgrade | Buy | $57← $53 |
| April 8th 2022 | HSBC Securities | Downgrade | Hold | $53 |
Earnings History & Surprises
WTRGBeat Rate
61%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+6.6%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
11/4
3 met exactly
Latest EPS
$0.33
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
0.0%
$0.50vs$0.50
Q2 24
-4.1%
$0.73vs$0.76
Q3 24
-6.7%
$0.28vs$0.30
Q4 24
+4.2%
$0.25vs$0.24
Q1 25
+5.5%
$0.67vs$0.64
Q2 25
+28.3%
$1.03vs$0.80
Q3 25
+31.0%
$0.38vs$0.29
Q4 25
+16.5%
$0.33vs$0.28
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $0.36 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.28 | $0.33 | +16.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.29 | $0.38 | +31.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 12, 2025 | $0.80 | $1.03 | +28.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $0.64 | $0.67 | +5.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $0.24 | $0.25 | +4.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | $0.30 | $0.28 | -6.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | May 2, 2024 | $0.76 | $0.73 | -4.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q4 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $0.29 | $0.30 | +3.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 | $0.34 | $0.34 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q2 2023 | May 8, 2023 | $0.71 | $0.72 | +1.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | $0.45 | $0.44 | -2.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 | $0.22 | $0.26 | +18.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Aug 3, 2022 | $0.31 | $0.31 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q2 2022 | May 9, 2022 | $0.74 | $0.76 | +2.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 | $0.43 | $0.44 | +2.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 | $0.21 | $0.19 | -9.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2021 | Aug 4, 2021 | $0.25 | $0.32 | +28.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Barclays Downgrades Essential Utilities to Underweight, Lowers Price Target to $38
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Dec 17, 2025, 02:54 PM•Also:
Essential Utilities Affirms FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance of $2.07-$2.11 vs $2.57 Est
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 10:01 PM
Essential Utilities Q3 EPS $0.33 Beats $0.29 Estimate, Sales $477.000M Beat $472.400M Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 10:00 PM
American Water And Essential Utilities Unanimously Approve An All-Stock, Tax-Free Merger. Essential Shareholders Will Receive 0.305 American Water Shares Per Essential Share And American Water Shareholders Will Hold ~69% And Essential Shareholders ~31% Of The Combined Company
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 29, 2025, 08:51 PM•Also:
Jefferies Downgrades Essential Utilities to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $44
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 28, 2025, 07:00 PM•Also:
UBS Downgrades Essential Utilities to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $45
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 28, 2025, 11:53 AM
Janney Montgomery Scott Downgrades Essential Utilities to Neutral
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 27, 2025, 07:14 PM
American Water And Essential Utilities To Merge In All-Stock, $40B Pro Forma Deal Creating Leading Regulated Water And Wastewater Utility Across 17 States
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 27, 2025, 10:11 AM•Also:
Barclays Initiates Coverage On Essential Utilities with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $42
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 2, 2025, 11:20 AM•Also:
Essential Utilities to Invest in Massive Pennsylvania Data Center, Build 18M-Gallon Water Plant for Cooling and Power
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Aug 27, 2025, 11:34 AM
Frequently Asked Questions about WTRG
What is WTRG's current stock price?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is currently trading at $37.93 per share. The stock has moved -1.91% today.
What is the analyst price target for WTRG?
The average analyst price target for WTRG is $42.86, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Essential Utilities, Inc. in?
Essential Utilities, Inc. operates in the Utilities sector, specifically within the Regulated Water industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is WTRG's market cap?
Essential Utilities, Inc. has a market capitalization of $10.73 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does WTRG pay dividends?
No, Essential Utilities, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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