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NYSE:WTRG

Essential Utilities (WTRG) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$36.26
-0.14 (-0.38%)
(As of 09/22/2023 08:52 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$36.09
$36.47
50-Day Range
$35.55
$43.10
52-Week Range
$35.44
$49.89
Volume
997,500 shs
Average Volume
1.17 million shs
Market Capitalization
$9.59 billion
P/E Ratio
20.60
Dividend Yield
3.39%
Price Target
$51.25

Essential Utilities MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
41.3% Upside
$51.25 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.22% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.18
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.00mentions of Essential Utilities in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.53%
From $1.86 to $2.00 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.04 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

5th out of 85 stocks

Water Supply Industry

2nd out of 11 stocks


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About Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Stock

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. The company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households. It serves approximately 8.8 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

WTRG Price History

WTRG Stock News Headlines

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Downgraded by StockNews.com to Sell
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WTRG- A Steady Grower in the Water Utility Sector
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WTRG Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/07/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/1 Dividend
8/10/2023
Dividend Payable
9/01/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/06/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Water supply
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Utilities
Employees
3,187
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$51.25
High Stock Price Forecast
$55.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$44.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+41.3%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.75
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$465.24 million
Pretax Margin
18.63%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.29 billion
Cash Flow
$3.00 per share
Book Value
$20.50 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
264,030,000
Market Cap
$9.59 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.78
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Christopher H. Franklin (Age 58)
    Chairman, Pres & CEO
    Comp: $2.18M
  • Mr. Daniel J. SchullerMr. Daniel J. Schuller (Age 53)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $910.45k
  • Mr. Christopher Paul Luning (Age 55)
    Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel
  • Mr. Matthew R. RhodesMr. Matthew R. Rhodes (Age 45)
    Exec. VP of Strategy & Corp. Devel.
    Comp: $855.48k
  • Ms. Christina Kelly
    Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer
  • Ms. Colleen M. ArnoldMs. Colleen M. Arnold (Age 52)
    Pres of Aqua Water
    Comp: $535.72k
  • Mr. Robert A. RubinMr. Robert A. Rubin (Age 60)
    Sr. VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Sumit Nair
    VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Susan F. Haindl
    Sr. VP & Chief Admin. Officer
  • Mr. Brian Dingerdissen
    VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer













WTRG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Essential Utilities stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Essential Utilities in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WTRG shares.
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What is Essential Utilities' stock price forecast for 2023?

4 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Essential Utilities' stock. Their WTRG share price forecasts range from $44.00 to $55.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $51.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 41.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have WTRG shares performed in 2023?

Essential Utilities' stock was trading at $47.73 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, WTRG stock has decreased by 24.0% and is now trading at $36.26.
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When is Essential Utilities' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, November 6th 2023.
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How were Essential Utilities' earnings last quarter?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 7th. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.34. The firm had revenue of $436.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $469.07 million. Essential Utilities had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.54% and a net margin of 20.25%. Essential Utilities's quarterly revenue was down 2.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.31 earnings per share.

How often does Essential Utilities pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Essential Utilities?

Essential Utilities announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, August 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.3071 per share on Friday, September 1st. This represents a $1.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.39%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 10th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.29.
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Is Essential Utilities a good dividend stock?

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) pays an annual dividend of $1.23 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.39%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 32 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 69.89%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WTRG will have a dividend payout ratio of 61.50% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for WTRG.

What guidance has Essential Utilities issued on next quarter's earnings?

Essential Utilities issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Monday, August, 7th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.85-1.90 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $1.86.

What is Essential Utilities' stock symbol?

Essential Utilities trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WTRG."

Who are Essential Utilities' major shareholders?

Essential Utilities' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (11.38%), State Street Corp (5.39%), Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd Zurich (3.97%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.36%), Northern Trust Corp (1.27%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Chris Franklin, Colleen Arnold, Daniel Schuller, Ellen T Ruff, Richard Scott Fox and Robert A Rubin.
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How do I buy shares of Essential Utilities?

Shares of WTRG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Essential Utilities' stock price today?

One share of WTRG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.26.

How much money does Essential Utilities make?

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) has a market capitalization of $9.59 billion and generates $2.29 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $465.24 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.76 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Essential Utilities have?

The company employs 3,187 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Essential Utilities?

Essential Utilities' mailing address is 762 W. LANCASTER AVENUE, BRYN MAWR PA, 19010. The official website for the company is www.essential.co. The company can be reached via phone at (610) 527-8000, via email at investorrelations@essential.co, or via fax at 610-645-1061.

This page (NYSE:WTRG) was last updated on 9/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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