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WTEssential Utilities, Inc. logo

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

New York Stock Exchange · Currency in USD
$43.11 ▼ -0.19 (-0.44%)
At close: Oct 23, 4:00 PM ET. Market closed.
$43.11 ▲ +0.00 (+0.00%)
After hours: Oct 23, 5:27 PM ET

Summary

Previous Close
$43.30
Open
$43.20
Day's Range
$42.83 – $43.61
52 Week Range
$36.10 – $43.61
Volume
2,142,575
Avg. Volume
2,298,840
Market Cap
$12.23B
Beta (5Y Monthly)
0.62
PE Ratio (TTM)
21.99
EPS (TTM)
$1.96
Earnings Date
Nov 3, 2026
Forward Dividend & Yield
$1.44 (3.35%)
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 10, 2026
1y Target Est
$44.50

Profile: Essential Utilities, Inc.

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Water
Full-time employees
3,303
CEO
Christopher H. Franklin

Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its various operating units, delivers vital water, wastewater, and natural gas services within the United States. Its operations extend beyond direct utility provision, encompassing contractual management and maintenance of water systems for municipal authorities and other organizations. The company also offers specialized non-utility services, such as providing untreated water resources for the natural gas drilling sector and, via a third-party partner, supplying protective and repair solutions for household water and sewer lines.

Earnings

Next report: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
EPS estimate $0.34 · Revenue est. $450.44M
DateEst.Actual
Aug 4, 2026$0.37$0.38Beat
May 6, 2026$0.91$0.83Miss
Feb 25, 2026$0.36$0.47Beat
Nov 4, 2025$0.28$0.33Beat
Jul 31, 2025$0.29$0.38Beat
May 12, 2025$0.80$1.03Beat

Analyst view

Consensus price target
$44.50 ▲ +3.2%
Range $40.00 – $49.00
Rating: Buy
Buy 56% · Hold 39% · Sell 6%

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