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Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)

Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)
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Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 11,450,482
  • Shares Outstanding, K 283,779
  • Annual Sales, $ 2,475 M
  • Annual Income, $ 616,370 K
  • EBIT $ 1,339 M
  • EBITDA $ 1,757 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.64
  • Price/Sales 4.56
  • Price/Cash Flow 10.90
  • Price/Book 1.61

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 18.54% (+0.11%)
  • Historical Volatility 21.59%
  • IV Percentile 6%
  • IV Rank 12.03%
  • IV High 46.85% on 02/27/26
  • IV Low 14.67% on 08/27/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 1) 0.89 (2.17%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 0.28
  • Today's Volume 100
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 147
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.24
  • Today's Open Interest 3,285
  • Open Int (30-Day) 3,180
  • Expected Range 40.16 to 41.94

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current Rating
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Hold
Based on 7 analysts offering recommendations.
Earnings Estimates - Current Qtr 09/30/26
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  • Average Estimate $0.34
  • Number of Estimates 2
  • High Estimate $0.35
  • Low Estimate $0.34
  • Prior Year $0.33
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) +3.03%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
38.30 +7.18%
on 08/04/26
41.39 -0.82%
on 07/29/26
+1.36 (+3.43%)
since 07/17/26
3-Month
36.10 +13.70%
on 06/01/26
41.39 -0.82%
on 07/29/26
+3.94 (+10.62%)
since 05/19/26
52-Week
36.10 +13.70%
on 06/01/26
42.37 -3.12%
on 10/22/25
+1.85 (+4.72%)
since 08/19/25

Most Recent Stories

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American Water and Essential Utilities Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Proposed Merger

CAMDEN, N.J. and BRYN MAWR, Pa. , Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) ("American Water") and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) ("Essential Utilities")...

AWK : 138.71 (+1.79%)
WTRG : 41.05 (+1.73%)
Before You Dig a Hole, Make 811 Your Goal: Essential Utilities Recognizes 811 Day and the Importance of Safe Digging

Many gas and water emergencies can be avoided with a simple call and safe excavation techniques

WTRG : 41.05 (+1.73%)
Essential Utilities: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Essential Utilities: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

WTRG : 41.05 (+1.73%)
Essential Utilities Reports Q2 2026 Results

Affirms Financial and Growth Guidance GAAP Earnings of $0.37 per share for Q2 2026 and adjusted earnings per share of $0.38 (non-GAAP) which...

WTRG : 41.05 (+1.73%)
Essential Utilities Recognizes National Water Quality Month and Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting and Providing Earth's Most Precious Resource

Company highlights 140 years of water stewardship and plans to invest approximately $955 million in water and wastewater infrastructure in 2026 to support safe, reliable service and address emerging water...

WTRG : 41.05 (+1.73%)
Essential Utilities Announces Dividend Increase

The board of directors of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3606 per share, an increase of 5.25%, payable September 1, 2026, to all shareholders of record...

WTRG : 41.05 (+1.73%)
Essential Utilities Expands Sure Splash Program, Promotes Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners

The company’s Essential Foundation awarded nearly $120,000 in grants in the third year of its “Sure Splash” program to fund swim lessons and other water safety programs this summer

WTRG : 41.05 (+1.73%)
Essential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Q2 2026

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for quarter ended June 30, 2026, following market close on August 4, 2026. The company’s conference call with financial analysts...

WTRG : 41.05 (+1.73%)
Aqua Pennsylvania Wins More Than $74 Million in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Removal

Since 2021, PENVEST has awarded Aqua Pennsylvania more than $270 million, exceeding its internal milestone of a quarter billion dollars Funding is part...

WTRG : 41.05 (+1.73%)
American Water and Essential Utilities Proposed Merger Progresses with Approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission

CAMDEN, N.J. and BRYN MAWR, Pa. , June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) ("American Water") and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) ("Essential Utilities")...

AWK : 138.71 (+1.79%)
WTRG : 41.05 (+1.73%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 72% Buy with a Strongest short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

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Business Summary

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater and natural gas services in the United States. The company provides utility services to nearly five million people in the U.S. It completed the acquisition of Peoples Gas. It has identified...

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 42.47
2nd Resistance Point 41.88
1st Resistance Point 41.47
Last Price 41.05
1st Support Level 40.47
2nd Support Level 39.88
3rd Support Level 39.47

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52-Week High 42.37
Last Price 41.05
Fibonacci 61.8% 39.98
Fibonacci 50% 39.24
Fibonacci 38.2% 38.50
52-Week Low 36.10

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