Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

Market Cap	10.78B
Revenue (ttm)	2.26B
Net Income (ttm)	613.33M
Shares Out	275.52M
EPS (ttm)	2.23
PE Ratio	17.52
Forward PE	18.47
Dividend	$1.30 (3.33%)
Ex-Dividend Date	May 13, 2025

Volume	2,711,683
Open	41.10
Previous Close	40.76
Day's Range	38.95 - 41.19
52-Week Range	33.18 - 41.78
Beta	0.84
Analysts	Strong Buy
Price Target	43.50 (+11.2%)
Earnings Date	May 12, 2025

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 Forecast

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for WTRG stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $43.5, which is an increase of 11.20% from the latest price.

Price Target

$43.5

(11.20% upside)

Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy