Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG)
NYSE: WTRGUtilitiesWater SupplyUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
WTRG stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $10.93B
- P/E (TTM)
- 19.76
- Forward P/E
- 16.19
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.95
- Dividend yield
- 3.56% ($1.37)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 11, 2026
- 52-week range
- 36.11 – 42.51
- Day range
- 38.30 – 38.98
- Volume / Avg
- 3.16M / 2.22M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 283.63M
- Next earnings
- Nov 3, 2026
52-week range
WTRG stock today
Essential Utilities (WTRG) closed at $38.53 on Oct 7, down 0.72% (-$0.28), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, WTRG sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $36.11 to $42.51: 9.4% below the high, set on Sep 10, 2026 and 6.7% above the low. WTRG is up 0.4% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 5.2%.
At 19.8x trailing earnings, Essential Utilities trades in line with the peer-group median of 20.5x. Its forward P/E of 16.2x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Essential Utilities's next earnings report is expected on Nov 3, 2026. Essential Utilities pays an annual dividend of $1.37 per share, a 3.56% yield at the current price.
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About Essential Utilities
Company profileEssential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; gas marketing and production activities; and natural gas distribution services.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Water Supply
- CEO
- Mr. Christopher H. Franklin
- Headquarters
- Bryn Mawr, PA
- Employees
- 3,303
- Website
- essential.co
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Essential Utilities generated $2.47 billion in revenue, up 18.6% from fiscal 2024, its 2nd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $616.4 million (+3.5% year over year), for a net margin of 24.9% versus a median of 23.0% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 37.2%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.47B | $2.09B | $2.05B | $2.29B | $1.88B |
| Growth | +18.62% | +1.57% | -10.24% | +21.82% | +28.40% |
| Net income | $616.37M | $595.31M | $498.23M | $465.24M | $431.61M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.20 | $2.17 | $1.86 | $1.77 | $1.67 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (7 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$42.20+9.53%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 2
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 2
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 3, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.34
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 5, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.37 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.37
- Dividend yield
- 3.56%
- Last payment
- $0.361
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 11, 2026
WTRG news
All WTRG newsEssential Utilities peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWRAmerican States Water Company | 81.46 | -0.12% | $3.23B | vs WTRG |
| CWTCalifornia Water Service Group | 45.40 | -0.33% | $2.81B | vs WTRG |
| HTOH2O America | 57.98 | -0.34% | $2.43B | vs WTRG |
| MSEXMiddlesex Water Company | 53.14 | +0.45% | $1.00B | vs WTRG |
| YORWYork Water Company (The) | 30.83 | +0.06% | $500.33M | vs WTRG |
| CWCOConsolidated Water Co. Ltd. | 30.25 | -0.43% | $484.39M | vs WTRG |
| ARTNAArtesian Resources Corporation Class A | 33.55 | -0.42% | $346.47M | vs WTRG |
| CDZICADIZ Inc. | 3.62 | +3.43% | $306.53M | vs WTRG |
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Essential Utilities stock FAQ
What is Essential Utilities's stock price today?
WTRG last traded at $38.53 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.72% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Essential Utilities pay a dividend?
Yes. Essential Utilities pays $1.37 per share annually, a 3.56% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.361 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 11, 2026.
When is Essential Utilities's next earnings date?
Essential Utilities is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.34.
What is WTRG's P/E ratio?
WTRG trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.76 and a forward P/E of 16.19, compared with a median of 20.5 for its closest peers.
Who is Essential Utilities's CEO?
Mr. Christopher H. Franklin is the chief executive officer of Essential Utilities Inc., which has about 3,303 employees.
Has WTRG ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent WTRG stock split was a 5-for-4 split on Sep 3, 2013, one of 9 splits on record.
What is the WTRG 52-week high?
The 52-week high for WTRG is $42.51 and the 52-week low is $36.11. The stock is currently 9.4% below its high.