Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

Market Cap	10.60B -3.8%
Revenue (ttm)	2.55B +13.1%
Net Income	556.97M -9.2%
EPS	1.97 -11.7%
Shares Out	283.63M
PE Ratio	18.94
Forward PE	16.38
Dividend	$1.37 (3.67%)
Ex-Dividend Date	May 12, 2026

Volume	1,751,800
Open	36.75
Previous Close	36.75
Day's Range	36.75 - 37.91
52-Week Range	36.11 - 42.37
Beta	0.65
Analysts	Hold
Price Target	40.80 (+9.21%)
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 7 analysts, the average rating for WTRG stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $40.8, which is an increase of 9.21% from the latest price.

Price Target

$40.8

(9.21% upside)

Analyst Consensus: Hold