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Essential Utilities Inc stock is traded at $37.95, with a volume of 1.91M. It is up +0.74% in the last 24 hours and down -2.89% over the past month. Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.
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Previous Close:
$37.67
Open:
$37.75
24h Volume:
1.91M
Relative Volume:
0.90
Market Cap:
$10.74B
Revenue:
$2.09B
Net Income/Loss:
$595.31M
P/E Ratio:
17.49
EPS:
2.17
Net Cash Flow:
$-559.40M
1W Performance:
-0.13%
1M Performance:
-2.89%
6M Performance:
-1.07%
1Y Performance:
-2.89%
1-Day Range:
Value
$37.73
$38.35
1-Week Range:
Value
$36.94
$38.35
52-Week Range:
Value
$33.18
$42.37

Essential Utilities Inc Stock (WTRG) Company Profile

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Essential Utilities Inc
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Phone
610-527-8000
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Address
762 W. LANCASTER AVE, BRYN MAWR, PA
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3,291
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Next Earnings Date
2024-11-04
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WTRG's Discussions on Twitter

Compare WTRG with other stocks

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WTRG
Essential Utilities Inc
37.95 10.66B 2.09B 595.31M -559.40M 2.17
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AWK
American Water Works Co Inc
131.55 25.38B 4.94B 1.08B -943.00M 5.5543
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SBS
Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo Adr
25.18 16.86B 7.07B 1.98B -494.76M 2.8942
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AWR
American States Water Co
73.95 2.82B 615.96M 124.33M -3.29M 3.2626
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CWT
California Water Service Group
44.17 2.58B 990.69M 135.27M -228.61M 2.29

Essential Utilities Inc Stock (WTRG) Upgrades & Downgrades

Date Action Analyst Rating Change
Dec-03-25 Upgrade Northcoast Neutral → Buy
Oct-02-25 Initiated Barclays Overweight
Jan-28-25 Upgrade Jefferies Hold → Buy
Jan-07-25 Downgrade Wells Fargo Overweight → Equal Weight
Nov-07-24 Downgrade Jefferies Buy → Hold
Oct-07-24 Initiated Jefferies Buy
Sep-20-24 Resumed BofA Securities Buy
Nov-03-23 Upgrade Edward Jones Hold → Buy
Sep-28-23 Upgrade Northcoast Neutral → Buy
May-18-23 Downgrade Northcoast Buy → Neutral
Feb-06-23 Upgrade UBS Neutral → Buy
Sep-09-22 Downgrade BofA Securities Buy → Neutral
Aug-18-22 Upgrade HSBC Securities Hold → Buy
Apr-08-22 Downgrade HSBC Securities Buy → Hold
Mar-10-22 Upgrade Evercore ISI In-line → Outperform
Dec-08-21 Upgrade Barclays Equal Weight → Overweight
Sep-14-20 Upgrade Wells Fargo Equal Weight → Overweight
Aug-10-20 Upgrade BofA Securities Neutral → Buy
Jul-15-20 Initiated Barclays Equal Weight
May-20-20 Initiated Seaport Global Securities Neutral
Apr-24-20 Initiated RBC Capital Mkts Outperform
Apr-16-20 Initiated Goldman Neutral
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Essential Utilities Inc Stock (WTRG) Latest News

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Dec 13, 2025

Essential Utilities Earns Top Responsibility Honors as ESG Push Pays Off - MyChesCo

Dec 13, 2025
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Dec 13, 2025

Energy Income Partners LLC Decreases Stock Position in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Dec 13, 2025
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Dec 13, 2025

BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC Takes $3.70 Million Position in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Dec 13, 2025
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Dec 13, 2025

Aug Highlights: How Essential Utilities Inc stock reacts to bond yields2025 Earnings Surprises & Daily Entry Point Alerts - moha.gov.vn

Dec 13, 2025
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Dec 12, 2025

Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes as Near-Record Cold Moves In - BUCKSCO.Today

Dec 12, 2025
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Dec 12, 2025

Natixis Purchases Shares of 59,240 Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Dec 12, 2025
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Dec 12, 2025

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Reduces Stock Position in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Dec 12, 2025
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Dec 11, 2025

Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Shares Sold by California Public Employees Retirement System - MarketBeat

Dec 11, 2025
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Dec 10, 2025

Essential Utilities urges customers to protect pipes as cold moves in - News and Tribune

Dec 10, 2025
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Dec 09, 2025

Is Essential Utilities Offering Value After Recent Share Price Pullback in 2025? - Yahoo Finance

Dec 09, 2025
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Dec 09, 2025

Is American Water Works a Quiet Millionaire-Maker Stock? - The Motley Fool

Dec 09, 2025
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Dec 08, 2025

Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Shares Sold by Thematics Asset Management - MarketBeat

Dec 08, 2025
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Dec 07, 2025

Amundi Grows Holdings in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Dec 07, 2025
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Dec 06, 2025

XTX Topco Ltd Reduces Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Dec 06, 2025
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Dec 06, 2025

What drives Essential Utilities Inc stock priceMarket Sentiment Report & Superior Return Stocks - earlytimes.in

Dec 06, 2025
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Dec 05, 2025

Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Stock Position Raised by Prudential Financial Inc. - MarketBeat

Dec 05, 2025
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Dec 05, 2025

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Sells 388,366 Shares of Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Dec 05, 2025
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Dec 05, 2025

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts - MarketBeat

Dec 05, 2025
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Dec 04, 2025

What valuation ratios show for Essential Utilities Inc. (A2A) stockCPI Data & AI Powered Buy and Sell Recommendations - Newser

Dec 04, 2025
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Dec 04, 2025

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Upgraded by Northcoast Research to "Buy" Rating - MarketBeat

Dec 04, 2025
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Dec 04, 2025

Norges Bank Invests $102.35 Million in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Dec 04, 2025
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Dec 04, 2025

Is Essential Utilities Inc. stock prepared for digital transition2025 Winners & Losers & Long-Term Growth Plans - Newser

Dec 04, 2025
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Dec 04, 2025

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Boosts Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Dec 04, 2025
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Dec 04, 2025

Is Essential Utilities Inc. stock a bargain at current levelsJuly 2025 Price Swings & AI Based Buy and Sell Signals - Newser

Dec 04, 2025
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Dec 04, 2025

Will Essential Utilities Inc. (A2A) stock outperform benchmarksBear Alert & Verified Trade Idea Suggestions - Newser

Dec 04, 2025
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Dec 04, 2025

Is Essential Utilities Inc. stock supported by strong fundamentalsWeekly Trade Recap & Fast Entry Momentum Trade Alerts - Newser

Dec 04, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025

Essential Utilities Makes a Splash Promoting Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners - MSN

Dec 03, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025

Essential Utilities Named to Newsweek's List of America's Most Responsible Companies for Fifth Straight Year - Lelezard

Dec 03, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025

Essential Utilities Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Most Responsible Companies for Fifth Straight Year - citybiz

Dec 03, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025

Northcoast Upgrades Essential Utilities to Buy From Neutral, Adjusts Price Target to $42 From $46 - marketscreener.com

Dec 03, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025

Will Essential Utilities Inc. stock test record highs in 20252025 Analyst Calls & AI Enhanced Trade Execution Alerts - Newser

Dec 03, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025

Korea Investment CORP Has $5.03 Million Stock Position in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Dec 03, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025

Can Essential Utilities Inc. stock beat analyst consensusMarket Movers & Safe Entry Point Alerts - Newser

Dec 03, 2025
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Dec 03, 2025

Is Essential Utilities Inc. (A2A) stock supported by free cash flowEarnings Trend Report & Expert Approved Momentum Ideas - Newser

Dec 03, 2025
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Dec 02, 2025

Revenue per share of Essential Utilities, Inc. – SWB:A2A - TradingView

Dec 02, 2025
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Dec 02, 2025

Is Essential Utilities Inc. (A2A) stock a buy before earnings resultsMarket Growth Review & Free Fast Gain Swing Trade Alerts - Newser

Dec 02, 2025
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Dec 02, 2025

Why Essential Utilities Inc. (A2A) stock gets analyst attentionTrade Entry Summary & Breakout Confirmation Trade Signals - Newser

Dec 02, 2025
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Dec 02, 2025

Is Essential Utilities Inc. stock safe for conservative investorsTrade Exit Report & Real-Time Volume Spike Alerts - Newser

Dec 02, 2025
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Dec 02, 2025

Will Essential Utilities Inc. stock enhance shareholder valueAnalyst Upgrade & Reliable Intraday Trade Alerts - Newser

Dec 02, 2025
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Dec 01, 2025

The Best Utilities Stocks to Buy - Morningstar

Dec 01, 2025
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Nov 30, 2025

Vinva Investment Management Ltd Acquires 10,811 Shares of Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Nov 30, 2025
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Nov 29, 2025

Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Shares Acquired by Inceptionr LLC - MarketBeat

Nov 29, 2025
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Nov 29, 2025

30,380 Shares in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Bought by Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Co - MarketBeat

Nov 29, 2025
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Nov 28, 2025

Looking Into Essential Utilities Inc's Recent Short Interest - Sahm

Nov 28, 2025
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Nov 27, 2025

Swiss National Bank Boosts Position in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Nov 27, 2025
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Nov 27, 2025

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Has $3.54 Million Stock Position in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat

Nov 27, 2025
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Nov 27, 2025

Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Shares Purchased by Rhumbline Advisers - MarketBeat

Nov 27, 2025
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Nov 27, 2025

Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Shares Purchased by Franklin Resources Inc. - MarketBeat

Nov 27, 2025
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Nov 27, 2025

Why Essential Utilities Inc. (A2A) stock is a strong buy callEarnings Trend Report & Real-Time Price Movement Reports - BỘ NỘI VỤ

Nov 27, 2025
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Nov 26, 2025

How Open Text, Restaurant Brands, And Essential Utilities Can Put Cash In Your Pocket - Yahoo Finance

Nov 26, 2025
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Nov 26, 2025

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Stock Acquired Rep. Lisa C. McClain - MarketBeat

Nov 26, 2025

Essential Utilities Inc Stock (WTRG) Financials Data

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utilities_regulated_water SBS
$25.18
price up icon 1.82%
utilities_regulated_water AWR
$73.95
price up icon 1.43%
utilities_regulated_water CWT
$44.17
price up icon 2.13%
utilities_regulated_water HTO
$49.05
price up icon 1.22%
$53.05
price up icon 1.73%
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