Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

Market Cap	11.20B +7.9%
Revenue (ttm)	2.47B +18.6%
Net Income	616.37M +3.5%
EPS	2.20 +1.4%
Shares Out	283.30M
PE Ratio	17.96
Forward PE	17.52
Dividend	$1.37 (3.47%)
Ex-Dividend Date	May 12, 2026

Volume	6,571,056
Open	40.27
Previous Close	40.33
Day's Range	39.35 - 40.50
52-Week Range	36.32 - 42.37
Beta	0.77
Analysts	Hold
Price Target	43.50 (+10.07%)
Earnings Date	May 7, 2026

About WTRG

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; gas marketing and production activities; and natural gas distribution services. The company serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and ...

• Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water
• Sector: Utilities
• Founded: 1901
• Employees: 3,303
• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Ticker Symbol: WTRG
• Website: https://www.essential.co

Financial Performance

In 2025, Essential Utilities's revenue was $2.47 billion, an increase of 18.62% compared to the previous year's $2.09 billion. Earnings were $616.37 million, an increase of 3.54%.

Analyst Summary

According to 5 analysts, the average rating for WTRG stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $43.5, which is an increase of 10.07% from the latest price.

Price Target

$43.5

(10.07% upside)

Analyst Consensus: Hold