Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

NYSE: WTRG · Real-Time Price · USD
38.50
-0.08 (-0.21%)
Apr 16, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap10.91B +0.4%
Revenue (ttm)2.47B +18.6%
Net Income616.37M +3.5%
EPS2.20 +1.4%
Shares Out 283.30M
PE Ratio17.51
Forward PE17.12
Dividend$1.37 (3.56%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 12, 2026
Volume675,961
Open38.41
Previous Close38.58
Day's Range38.29 - 38.72
52-Week Range36.32 - 42.37
Beta0.77
AnalystsHold
Price Target43.50 (+12.99%)
Earnings DateMay 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 ... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
Founded 1901
Employees 3,303
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WTRG
Full Company Profile

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%.

Financial Statements

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 12.99% from the latest price.

Price Target
$43.5
(12.99% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Essential Utilities Honored Among America's Most Charitable Companies 2026 by Newsweek; Announces Nearly $7.2 Million Community Giving in 2025

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its inclusion on Newsweek's list of America's Most Charitable Companies. The recognition demonstrates how the com...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Greenville Municipal Water Authority in Mercer County

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized its $18 million purchase of the Greenville Municipal Water Author...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Full Year 2025

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31st, 2025. Essential's net income was $616.4 million ...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Essential Declares June 2026 Dividend

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3426 per share, payable June 1, 2026, to all shareholder...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Full Year 2025

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the full year 2025 following market close on February 25, 2026. The company's conference call with fina...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Declares March 2026 Dividend

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3426 per share, payable March 2, 2026, to all shareholde...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Aqua Pennsylvania Awarded Nearly $17 Million in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment Projects in Bucks, Chester & Montgomery Counties

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Pennsylvania announced it was awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Autho...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Elevates Alexis Rodriguez to Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today it named Alexis Rodriguez as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development. Rodriguez has been with Essent...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Shows Holiday Spirit Announcing More than $1.2 Million in Donations Through Two Major Campaigns

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced the successful results of its 2025-2026 United Way campaign and its fifth annual Fall for Food Banks initiative. ...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Pennsylvania announced today the completion of a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Named to Newsweek's List of America's Most Responsible Companies for Fifth Straight Year

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., celebrates its placement on Newsweek...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Aqua Indiana Breaks Ground on Historic Midwest Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Indiana leadership today joined elected officials and community partners to break ground on the expansion of its Midwest Wastewater Treatment Plant – a $28 mill...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Essential's net income of $92.1 million or $0.33 per share...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Investor Alert By The Former Attorney General Of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Essential Utilities, Inc. - WTRG

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Essen...

Other symbols: AWK
6 months ago - Business Wire

American Water Works, Essential Utilities Merge in $63 Billion Stock Deal

American Water Works and Essential Utilities agreed to merge in an all-stock deal worth approximately $63 billion, including debt.

Other symbols: AWK
6 months ago - WSJ

American Water and Essential Utilities to Merge as a Leading Regulated U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility

CAMDEN, N.J. & BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) (“American Water”) and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (“Essential”) today announced that each com...

Other symbols: AWK
6 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Declares December 2025 Dividend

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3426 per share, payable December 1, 2025, to all shareho...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q3 2025

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, following market close on November 4, 2025. The company's confere...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Highlights Sustainability Progress in 2024 Report

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., today released its 2024 Sustainabili...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Names Sadzi Martha Oliva as President of Aqua Indiana

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced the appointment of Sadzi Martha Oliva as the new President of Aqua Indiana. Oliva, most recently Senior Vice Pres...

7 months ago - Business Wire

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8 months ago - Morningstar

Essential Utilities to Invest $26 Million in Major Data Center in Western Pennsylvania

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) today announced an agreement with International Electric Power III, LLC (IEP), to become an investor in a 1,400 acre, data center faci...

8 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities to Invest in $26 Million Major Data Center in Western Pennsylvania

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) today announced an agreement with International Electric Power III, LLC (IEP), to become an investor in a 1,400 acre, data center faci...

8 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Celebrates 20th Anniversary of National Water Quality Month

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., proudly joins the 20th anniversary c...

9 months ago - Business Wire