About Essential Utilities Inc
- Industry: Utilities
- Exchange: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.essential.co/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for WTRG?
The 52-week high is $42.51 and the 52-week low is $36.105.
What is the P/E ratio for WTRG?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 20.19.
What is the dividend yield for WTRG?
The indicated annual dividend yield is 3.55%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 8.05%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 21.60%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 1.58.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for WTRG over the last few months:
Latest WTRG News
WTRG's Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Ulster Municipal Water Systems
Essential Utilities' Aqua Pennsylvania unit acquired Ulster's water assets for $0.5 million, adding 180 customers and planning $2 million in upgrades over five years.
Can AWK Leverage Customer Additions to Support Long-Term Growth?
American Water Works expands its regulated footprint through acquisitions and organic customer growth, supporting infrastructure investment and long-term earnings growth.
Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Ulster Municipal Authority Water System in Bradford County
BRYN MAWR, Pa., September 30, 2026--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized its $450,000 purchase of the water system assets of the Ulster Municipal Authority in Bradford County. The system serves approximately 180 customers in Ulster Township. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the sale on August 27, 2026.
AWK vs. WTRG: One Dividend Champion Will Emerge From This $63 Billion Consolidation
A $63 billion water utility merger puts two dividend stocks on a collision course, and the one that looks weaker on paper may actually be the smarter retirement hold heading into the deal's close.
IDACORP Hikes Dividend 2.3% to Strengthen Shareholder Returns
IDA raises its quarterly dividend by 2.3% to 90 cents, extending annual increases since 2011 as customer growth and investments support returns.
Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) Is Back In The Spotlight
Essential Utilities (WTRG) has been drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at $41.62. Investors are weighing this valuation in relation to its regulated water and natural gas footprint. Recent trading has been quietly supportive, with a 90 day share price return of 13.41% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.97% suggesting Essential Utilities has been rebuilding momentum after earlier softness. The 3 year total shareholder return of 26.96% points...
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Technical Breakout Setup Shows Strong Trend and Entry
Essential Utilities (WTRG) breakout: Technical Rating 8, Setup Score 9, above rising moving averages, consolidation entry near 42.02.
Essential Utilities: The Buy Window Is Closed Now (Rating Downgrade)
Read the latest analysis on ssential Utilities (WTRG) stock here.
CWT Unit Gets Rate Hike Nod to Recover Infrastructure Investments
California Water Service's Washington Water wins approval for a $4.1M annual revenues increase to recover infrastructure investments and support reliable water service.
American Water Works Sees Declining Regulatory Risk as Merger Advances, UBS Says
American Water Works (AWK) is entering a period of declining regulatory risk as it advances toward c
Can Approved Rate Hikes Drive American Water Works' Long-Term Growth?
AWK's approved rate hikes support revenue recovery, infrastructure upgrades and its 7-9% long-term earnings growth target through 2030.
BDC Report: $11 Billion in ‘Big Six’ Gas Pipeline Spending Drives 67% Surge in Pennsylvania Gas Utility Bills
HARRISBURG, Pa., September 10, 2026--67% increase in Pennsylvania gas utility bills driven by $11 billion in ‘Big Six’ gas pipeline spending, BDC Reports.
UBS Maintains Buy on Essential Utilities, Raises Price Target to $49
UBS analyst Gregg Orrill maintains Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) with a Buy and raises the price target from $48 to $49.
Essential Utilities: Limited Upside Ahead Of The American Water Merger
Essential Utilities rated Hold: AWK merger-linked upside is limited; 3.5% dividend leads. Click for more on WTRG stock.
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Keeps Growing While Profits Quietly Slide
On August 4, Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) reported second-quarter results that read like two different stories stapled together. Revenue climbed, the dividend grew for the 36th time in 35 years, and the merger with American Water inched closer to the finish line. But earnings per share actually dipped from a year earlier, and the company had […]
AWK's Missouri Unit Buys Neosho Water & Wastewater Systems for $34.5M
AWK's Missouri unit has acquired Neosho's water and wastewater systems for $34.5M, adding 10,800 customer units and setting up $35M in upgrades
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Recent Insider Transactions
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| 2026-08-07 | Arnold Colleen | -2,855 | $39.55 | $112,915 |
| 2026-06-23 | Bruner Christopher L | +3,666 | $36.82 | $134,982 |
| 2026-06-23 | Lewis Wilbert Bryan | +3,666 | $36.82 | $134,982 |
| 2026-06-23 | Linde Tamara Louise | +3,666 | $36.82 | $134,982 |
| 2026-06-23 | Hilferty Daniel J III | +3,666 | $36.82 | $134,982 |
| 2026-06-23 | Amato Elizabeth B | +3,666 | $36.82 | $134,982 |
| 2026-06-23 | Ciesinski David Alan | +3,666 | $36.82 | $134,982 |
| 2026-02-22 | Huwar Michael | -1,939 | $38.78 | $75,194 |
| 2026-02-22 | Huwar Michael | +2,599 | - | - |
| 2026-02-22 | SCHULLER DANIEL | -4,683 | $38.78 | $181,607 |
| 2026-02-22 | SCHULLER DANIEL | +6,682 | - | - |
| 2026-02-22 | Arnold Colleen | -2,053 | $38.78 | $79,615 |
| 2026-02-22 | Arnold Colleen | +2,747 | - | - |
| 2026-02-22 | Arnold Colleen | -1,925 | $38.78 | $74,652 |
| 2026-02-22 | Arnold Colleen | +2,747 | - | - |
| 2026-02-22 | Luning Christopher Paul | -3,382 | $38.78 | $131,154 |
| 2026-02-22 | Luning Christopher Paul | +4,804 | - | - |
| 2026-02-22 | Palmer Bradley John | -158 | $38.78 | $6,127 |
| 2026-02-22 | Palmer Bradley John | +246 | - | - |
| 2026-02-22 | Arnold Colleen | -2,053 | $38.78 | $79,615 |
| 2026-02-22 | Arnold Colleen | +2,747 | - | - |
| 2026-02-22 | Huwar Michael | -2,068 | $38.78 | $80,197 |
| 2026-02-22 | Huwar Michael | +2,599 | - | - |
| 2026-02-22 | SCHULLER DANIEL | -4,681 | $38.78 | $181,529 |
| 2026-02-22 | SCHULLER DANIEL | +6,682 | - | - |
| 2026-02-22 | Luning Christopher Paul | -3,465 | $38.78 | $134,373 |
| 2026-02-22 | Luning Christopher Paul | +4,804 | - | - |
| 2026-02-22 | Franklin Chris | -17,964 | $38.78 | $696,644 |
| 2026-02-22 | Franklin Chris | +25,332 | - | - |
| 2026-02-17 | Luning Christopher Paul | +4,531 | $39.73 | $180,017 |
| 2026-02-17 | Franklin Chris | +10,068 | $39.73 | $400,002 |
| 2026-02-05 | Palmer Bradley John | -89 | $37.69 | $3,354 |
| 2026-02-05 | Arnold Colleen | -643 | $37.69 | $24,235 |
| 2026-02-05 | Huwar Michael | -652 | $37.69 | $24,574 |
| 2026-02-05 | SCHULLER DANIEL | -1,624 | $37.69 | $61,209 |
| 2026-02-05 | Luning Christopher Paul | -1,112 | $37.69 | $41,911 |
| 2026-02-05 | Franklin Chris | -5,917 | $37.69 | $223,012 |
| 2026-01-23 | Palmer Bradley John | +2,242 | $39.19 | $87,864 |
| 2026-01-23 | Palmer Bradley John | +933 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | Arnold Colleen | +9,207 | $39.19 | $360,822 |
| 2026-01-23 | Arnold Colleen | +3,833 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | Huwar Michael | +8,769 | $39.19 | $343,657 |
| 2026-01-23 | Huwar Michael | +3,650 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | SCHULLER DANIEL | +22,060 | $39.19 | $864,531 |
| 2026-01-23 | SCHULLER DANIEL | +9,183 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | Luning Christopher Paul | +15,258 | $39.19 | $597,961 |
| 2026-01-23 | Luning Christopher Paul | +6,351 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | Franklin Chris | +88,375 | $39.19 | $3,463,416 |
| 2026-01-23 | Franklin Chris | +36,788 | - | - |