Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
NYSE: WTRG · Real-Time Price · USD
40.71
+1.17 (2.96%)
At close: Jul 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
40.71
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Jul 28, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT
Essential Utilities Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 7 analysts polled by S&P Global, Essential Utilities stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $41.6. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 2.19% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $38 (-6.66%) and the highest is $46 (+12.99%).
Price Target: $41.6 (+2.19%)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Essential Utilities stock is "Hold". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform similarly to the overall market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sell | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Barclays | Sell Maintains $38 → $40 | Sell | Maintains | $38 → $40 | -1.74% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| UBS | UBS | Buy Reiterates $43 → $46 | Buy | Reiterates | $43 → $46 | +12.99% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Argus Research | Buy Maintains n/a | Buy | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Mar 20, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
2.54B
from 2.47B
Increased by 2.46%
Revenue Next Year
2.69B
from 2.54B
Increased by 6.12%
EPS This Year
2.25
from 2.20
Increased by 2.11%
EPS Next Year
2.38
from 2.25
Increased by 5.94%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.