WTRG

$39.93-0.54 (-1.33%)

Market ClosedAs of Mar 20, 8:00 PM UTC

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States.

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$39.93
Potential Upside
9.6%
Whystock Fair Value$43.74
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Fundamentals

SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities-Regulated Water

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 offe...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$11.30B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
18.15
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.80
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
9.42%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.65

Recent News

The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.
Mar 20, 2026

Merger of two water companies serving NEPA gets hearing in Scranton

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will hold a hearing in Scranton next month on a proposed merger of American Water Works, which is the parent firm of Pennsylvania American Water, and Essential Utilities, the parent company of Aqua Pennsylvania. On Thursday, the PUC issued a schedule of in-person and telephonic hearings to be held in late April and early May throughout the state on ...

NEUTRAL
Neutral flow. Standard news cycle with no clear sentiment tilt.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 19, 2026

Is It Time To Reassess Essential Utilities (WTRG) After Recent Merger Headlines?

If you are wondering whether Essential Utilities at US$40.67 is offering fair value or a potential mismatch between price and fundamentals, this article walks through the key clues in the current valuation picture. The stock has returned 2.3% over the past week, 2.4% over the last month and 7.6% over the past year, with a 5.2% return year to date that may have some investors reassessing both its growth potential and its risk profile. Recent coverage of Essential Utilities has focused on the...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 17, 2026

Consolidated Water 2025 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Decrease Y/Y

CWCO misses 2025 EPS and revenue estimates as weaker services and bulk segments drag results despite gains in retail water sales and higher volumes.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Motley Fool
Mar 16, 2026

Kintayl Capital Loads Up Qorvo Stock With 124,000 Shares Buy

Qorvo delivers advanced RF and power management solutions for global mobile, infrastructure, and defense markets.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Insider Monkey
Mar 12, 2026

Essential Utilities (WTRG) Announces Financial Results for Full Year 2025

Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) is one of the 11 Best Water Management Stocks to Buy. On February 25, 2026, Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) announced a full-year net income of $616.4 million, or $2.20 per share, up from $595.3 million, or $2.17 per share, in 2024, and sales of $2.47 billion, up 18.6% from $2.09 billion. […]

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.