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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period Northern Trust Corp Purchases 601,026 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Northern Trust Corp increased its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 22.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,331,090 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 601,026 shares during tMay 6 at 4:39 AM | marketbeat.comVoya Investment Management LLC Buys 26,611 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Voya Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 80.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 59,528 shares of the company'May 6 at 4:13 AM | marketbeat.comPrice T Rowe Associates Inc. MD Has $6.29 Million Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD lifted its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 9.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 173,164 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 15,131 shares during the qMay 6 at 4:04 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (WTRG) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on MondayEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) will be releasing its Q1 2025 earnings before the market opens on Monday, May 12. (View Earnings Report at https://www.marketbeat.com/earnings/reports/2025-5-12-essential-utilities-inc-stock/)May 6 at 1:31 AM | marketbeat.com3 Dividend Stocks You Can Be Comfortable Buying and Holding, Even in a RecessionMay 4, 2025 | fool.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Acquired by Dimensional Fund Advisors LPDimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 1.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,601,633 shares of the company's stock after purchMay 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comIs the Market Bullish or Bearish on Essential Utilities?May 2, 2025 | benzinga.comHow Cadence Bank, Essential Utilities, And Morgan Stanley Can Put Cash In Your PocketMay 2, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comSusquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC Purchases New Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 66,216 shares of the company's stock, valMay 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Hsbc Holdings PLCHsbc Holdings PLC lowered its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 28.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 119,246 shares of the company's stock after selling 47,108 shares during the quarteMay 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comTower Research Capital LLC TRC Boosts Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 109.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 14,710 shares of the company's stock after purchasiMay 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comSmall Actions, Essential Impact: Essential Utilities Improves Communities During Month-Long 2025 Earth Day CelebrationApril 30, 2025 | businesswire.comPublic Employees Retirement Association of Colorado Decreases Stock Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado reduced its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 16.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 396,797 shares of the company's sApril 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comAs the Market Fluctuates in Response to President Donald Trump's Tariffs, What Stocks Are Safe?April 30, 2025 | fool.comEssential Utilities Named to USA TODAY’s Climate Leaders 2025 List for Third Consecutive YearApril 30, 2025 | msn.comT. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. Sells 25,906 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. lessened its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 3.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 802,660 shares of the company's stock after sellingApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Bought by Stifel Financial CorpStifel Financial Corp lifted its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 109.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 287,817 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 150,408 shares durinApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comState of Tennessee Department of Treasury Lowers Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)State of Tennessee Department of Treasury reduced its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 26.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 94,832 shares of the company's stockApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comIs Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Among the Most Profitable Utility Stocks to Buy Now?April 28, 2025 | msn.comPinebridge Investments L.P. Has $3.61 Million Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Pinebridge Investments L.P. lifted its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 42.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 99,440 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 29April 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG): Among The High Growth Utility Stocks To Invest In NowApril 27, 2025 | insidermonkey.comZacks Research Issues Negative Outlook for WTRG EarningsEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Essential Utilities in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, April 23rd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the compaApril 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comBI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S Invests $363,000 in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S acquired a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 9,985 shares of the company's stApril 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comNewEdge Advisors LLC Increases Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 1,009.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 29,144 shares of the company's stock afterApril 27, 2025 | marketbeat.com11 High Growth Utility Stocks To Invest In NowApril 26, 2025 | insidermonkey.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Bought by MetLife Investment Management LLCMetLife Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 9.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 142,401 shaApril 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comMariner LLC Has $2.26 Million Stock Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Mariner LLC increased its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 31.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 62,117 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an addApril 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsShares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Get Free Report) have earned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the six analysts that are covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have issued a buy recoApril 26, 2025 | marketbeat.com203,264 Shares in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Acquired by Raymond James Financial Inc.Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 203,264 shares of the company's stock, valued at approxApril 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comOssiam Has $581,000 Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Ossiam reduced its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 50.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 15,993 shares of the company's stock after selling 16,040 shares durinApril 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Named to USA TODAY’s America’s Climate Leaders 2025 ListApril 24, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Utilities Named to USA TODAY's America's Climate Leaders 2025 ListApril 24, 2025 | businesswire.comNatixis Sells 42,514 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Natixis reduced its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 24.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 134,839 shares of the company's stock after selling 42,514 shares during the quarter. Natixis' holdings in EApril 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comCANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co Increases Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co raised its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 2.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 391,670 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 9,512 shares duApril 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities to Announce Q1 2025 Earnings on May 12April 22, 2025 | msn.comEpoch Investment Partners Inc. Increases Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Epoch Investment Partners Inc. increased its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 2.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,196,946 shares of the companyApril 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comXTX Topco Ltd Cuts Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)XTX Topco Ltd reduced its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 55.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 14,813 shares of the company's stock after selling 18,434 shares during the period. XTX Topco Ltd's holdiApril 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Acquired by Barclays PLCBarclays PLC increased its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 25.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 442,767 shares of the company's stock after acquiring anApril 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Upgraded at StockNews.comStockNews.com upgraded Essential Utilities from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday.April 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by NFJ Investment Group LLCNFJ Investment Group LLC lessened its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 5.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 191,051 shares of the company's stock afApril 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG): Among the Best Utility Stocks to Buy According to AnalystsApril 18, 2025 | insidermonkey.comAGP Franklin LLC Acquires New Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)AGP Franklin LLC bought a new position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 12,119 shares of the company's stock, valued at apApril 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comLaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC Takes $281,000 Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 7,757 shares of theApril 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comCohen & Steers Inc. Takes $52.36 Million Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Cohen & Steers Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 1,441,490 shares of the company's stock, valueApril 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comBank of Montreal Can Has $5.49 Million Stock Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Bank of Montreal Can cut its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 75.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 151,246 shares of the companyApril 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvesco Ltd. Increases Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 6.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,690,116 shares of the company's stock after buyApril 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Acquired by Wells Fargo & Company MNWells Fargo & Company MN boosted its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 7.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 565,983 shares of the company's stock after purchasinApril 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comEquities Analysts Offer Predictions for WTRG FY2028 EarningsEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Seaport Res Ptn issued their FY2028 earnings estimates for shares of Essential Utilities in a research note issued on Friday, April 11th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst A. Storozynski expects that the company will earn $2.50 per shaApril 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2025April 14, 2025 | gurufocus.comEssential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2025April 14, 2025 | finance.yahoo.com Get Essential Utilities News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for WTRG and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WTRG Media Mentions By Week WTRG Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. WTRG News Sentiment▼0.990.70▲Average Utilities News Sentiment WTRG News Coverage Learn about the media coverage comparison. 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