Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

Market Cap	11.09B
Revenue (ttm)	2.38B
Net Income (ttm)	668.45M
Shares Out	282.98M
EPS (ttm)	2.40
PE Ratio	16.34
Forward PE	18.43
Dividend	$1.37 (3.50%)
Ex-Dividend Date	Nov 12, 2025

Volume	2,156,828
Open	39.47
Previous Close	39.60
Day's Range	38.92 - 39.58
52-Week Range	33.38 - 42.37
Beta	0.80
Analysts	Hold
Price Target	43.50 (+11.0%)
Earnings Date	Feb 25, 2026

About WTRG

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 company serves approximately 5.5 million residential wa...

• Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water
• Sector: Utilities
• Founded: 1901
• Employees: 3,291
• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Ticker Symbol: WTRG
• Website: https://www.essential.co

Financial Performance

In 2024, Essential Utilities's revenue was $2.09 billion, an increase of 1.57% compared to the previous year's $2.05 billion. Earnings were $595.31 million, an increase of 19.49%.

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for WTRG stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $43.5, which is an increase of 11.00% from the latest price.

Price Target

$43.5

(11.00% upside)

Analyst Consensus: Hold