Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
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- symbol WTRG
- Rev/Share 8.3424
- Book/Share 23.9772
- PB 1.6658
- Debt/Equity 1.1567
- CurrentRatio 0.7338
- ROIC 0.0524
- MktCap 11302042309.0
- FreeCF/Share -1.7046
- PFCF -23.6565
- PE 17.3345
- Debt/Assets 0.4189
- DivYield 0.0335
- ROE 0.1011
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | WTRG | Barclays | -- | Overweight | -- | $42 | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| Upgrade | WTRG | Jefferies | Hold | Buy | -- | $41 | Jan. 28, 2025 |
| Downgrade | WTRG | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Equal Weight | $43 | $39 | Jan. 7, 2025 |
| Initiation | WTRG | Jefferies | -- | Buy | -- | $44 | Oct. 7, 2024 |
| Resumed | WTRG | BofA Securities | -- | Buy | -- | $45 | Sept. 20, 2024 |
News
Aqua Indiana Breaks Ground on Historic Midwest Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project in Fort Wayne
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
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 million investment and the largest capital improvement project in the company's history in the Hoosier State. The project will increase capacity to meet the region's growing demand while advancing environmental protection and long-term reliability. "This expansion ensures continued reliable service for.
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Essential Utilities Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Essential Utilities posts strong third-quarter earnings, reaffirms 2025 outlook, and announces a major merger with American Water Works.
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Essential Utilities, Inc. ( WTRG ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 5, 2025 9:00 AM EST Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, and Investor Relations Christopher Franklin - Chairman, President & CEO Daniel Schuller - Executive VP & CFO Presentation Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Essential Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the conference over to Brian Dingerdissen.
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Essential Utilities (WTRG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm investigates whether Essential Utilities, Inc. is obtaining a Fair Price for its Public Shareholders
Published: October 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MILWAUKEE , Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ademi Firm is investigating Essential (NYSE: WTRG) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with American Water Works Company, Inc. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at [email protected] or toll-free: 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
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This is Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Great Dividend Stock
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For October 2025
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The October 2025 high-yield dividend watchlist highlights 10 stocks with an average forward yield of 3.95% and a projected 19.02% return. This month's selection process lowered the yield threshold to 2.5%, expanding the pool to 69 companies and increasing diversification opportunities. The watchlist has delivered a 15.01% CAGR since inception, outperforming its 12% target and offering higher starting yields than SPY and VYM.
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Investments and Consolidation Efforts Fuel WTRG's Growth Story
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Essential Utilities gains from acquisitions, organic expansion, and $7.8B in infrastructure investments.
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Could Be a Great Choice
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
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Three Dividend Funds with Foreign Flair
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Morningstar
Sentiment: Positive
This month's trio includes an unofficial dividend aristocrat.
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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
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Essential Utilities (WTRG)'s Technical Outlook is Bright After Key Golden Cross
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, WTRG's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, known as a "golden cross.
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Essential Utilities to Invest in $26 Million Major Data Center in Western Pennsylvania
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
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 facility in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Based on the agreement, Essential Utilities, through its subsidiary Aqua, plans to design, build, and operate an 18 million gallons per day (MGD) water treatment plant to service the power plant and data center. Using raw water from the adjacent Monongahela Rive.
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Overlooked Analyst-Approved Dividend Plays You Can Count On
Published: August 27, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Stability is at the top of the list of traits investors look for in dividend stocks, regardless of the sector or industry. The go-to dividend plays of long-term buy-and-hold strategists are not flashy companies or those in red-hot industries, but rather "boring" firms with a proven track record of consistency, even in difficult markets or economic climates.
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Reasons to Add Essential Utilities Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WTRG boosts growth with acquisitions, strong returns, steady dividends and rising customer demand.
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Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 1, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, and Investor Relations Christopher H. Franklin - Chairman, President & CEO Colleen M.
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Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
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Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Essential Utilities (WTRG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit Shows Bright Future for Keystone State, Essential Utilities' Gas Infrastructure Will Support American Energy Dominance
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the eyes of the energy world on Pennsylvania this week, the state's largest natural gas utility is at the ready to support data center and related development stemming from the $92 billion in statewide investment announced during Tuesday's inaugural Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit. Essential Utilities' gas division, Peoples Natural Gas, had a presence at the Summit's expo space for innovative energy and tech companies. Peoples showcased its ongoing.
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
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Essential Utilities Rides on Investments & Expanding Customer Base
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WTRG targets $7.8B in infrastructure upgrades through 2029, while acquisitions continue to expand its customer base.
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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For July 2025
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
My July 2025 watchlist focuses on high-yield, attractively valued stocks, aiming for a 12% long-term CAGR and outperforming benchmarks. Since its inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 15.11%, performing in-line with SPY and VYM, while providing a superior dividend yield. The June 2025 watchlist includes 10 stocks with an average forward dividend yield of 3.54% and an expected return of 13.62%.
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 2.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
Published: June 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The liberation day market selloff has been entirely recovered during the month of May. Since inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 14.81%, performing in-line with SPY and VYM, while providing a superior dividend yield. The June 2025 watchlist includes 10 stocks with an average forward dividend yield of 3.62% and an expected return of 13.63%.
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Essential Utilities Q1 Earnings & Sales Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WTRG's first-quarter earnings are better than expected. Rate hikes and higher natural gas volumes have contributed to the first-quarter performance.
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call May 12, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer Chris Franklin - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Dan Schuller - Chief Financial Officer Mike Huwar - President, Gas Conference Call Participants Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Travis Miller - Morningstar Gregg Orrill - UBS Ryan Connors - Northcoast Research Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Essential Utilities First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After todays' presentation, …
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.80 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.73 per share a year ago.
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Essential Utilities Reports Strong First Quarter 2025 Results, 2025 Guidance and Long-Term Targets Affirmed
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Essential's net income of $283.8 million or $1.03 per share for the first quarter of 2025 compared favorably to $265.8 million or $0.97 per share reported for the first quarter of 2024. “We're off to a great start to the year,” said Essential Utilities Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Franklin. “Our investments in infrastructure have set the s.
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About Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
- IPO Date 1980-03-17
- Website https://www.essential.co
- Industry Regulated Water
- CEO Christopher H. Franklin
- Employees 3291