Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

Market Cap	10.99B
Revenue (ttm)	2.34B
Net Income (ttm)	645.77M
Shares Out	280.47M
EPS (ttm)	2.33
PE Ratio	16.78
Forward PE	18.29
Dividend	$1.37 (3.50%)
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 12, 2025

Volume	2,446,679
Open	38.92
Previous Close	38.78
Day's Range	38.79 - 39.36
52-Week Range	33.18 - 41.65
Beta	0.76
Analysts	Strong Buy
Price Target	43.67 (+11.49%)
Earnings Date	Jul 31, 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 target is $43.67, which is an increase of 11.49% from the latest price.

Price Target

$43.67

(11.49% upside)

Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy