WTRG Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of WTRG?

Mr. Robert A. RubinSenior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. Christopher H. FranklinChairman, Pres & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Daniel J. SchullerExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMr. Matthew R. RhodesExecutive Vice President of Strategy & Corporation Devel.Ms. Christina KellySenior Vice President & Chief HR OfficerMr. Sumit NairVice President & Chief Information OfficerMs. Susan F. HaindlSenior Vice President & Chief Admin. OfficerMr. Richard Scott FoxExecutive Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerMs. Jeanne RussoVice President of CommunicationsMs. Colleen M. ArnoldPres of Aqua WaterMr. Christopher Paul LuningExecutive Vice President & Gen. CounselMr. Brian DingerdissenVice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer

NYSE : WTRG

Essential Utilities

$39.85

-0.5-1.24%

At Close 4:00 PM

62.39

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Stock Price Today

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) stock declined over -1.24%, trading at $39.85 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $40.35. The stock opened at $40.21, fluctuating between $39.83 and $40.37 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

40.35

Prev. Close

11.3B

Market Cap

39.825

Day Low

19.83

P/E Ratio

2.01

EPS (TTM)

-0.97

Cash Flow per Share

40.21

Open

283.63M

Number of Shares

40.37

Day High

99.69%

Free Float in %

21.58

Book Value

1.2M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Jul 31, 2026	40.20	40.37	39.83	39.85	2.32M
Jul 30, 2026	40.96	41.32	40.07	40.35	1.98M
Jul 29, 2026	40.80	41.39	40.35	40.70	1.99M
Jul 28, 2026	39.99	41.33	39.99	40.71	2.83M
Jul 27, 2026	39.31	40.14	39.18	39.54	1.77M
Jul 24, 2026	39.93	39.96	39.41	39.61	2.15M
Jul 23, 2026	39.08	39.89	39.03	39.59	1.46M
Jul 22, 2026	38.98	39.53	38.98	39.40	2.16M
Jul 21, 2026	38.98	39.31	38.73	38.92	1.53M
Jul 20, 2026	39.55	39.97	39.01	39.39	1.93M
Jul 17, 2026	40.00	40.57	39.45	39.69	2.8M
Jul 16, 2026	38.10	39.59	38.06	39.47	2.71M
Jul 15, 2026	38.39	38.95	37.72	37.93	2M
Jul 14, 2026	38.45	38.92	38.22	38.59	1.63M
Jul 13, 2026	38.73	39.36	38.55	38.59	1.45M
Jul 10, 2026	38.54	38.93	38.26	38.58	1.3M
Jul 09, 2026	38.51	38.77	38.27	38.53	1.57M
Jul 08, 2026	39.33	39.40	38.46	38.76	1.58M
Jul 07, 2026	38.93	40.16	38.93	39.08	1.46M
Jul 06, 2026	39.06	39.31	38.06	38.66	1.98M

Contact Details

Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489

United States

https://www.essential.co 610 527 8000

About Company

Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its various operating units, delivers vital water, wastewater, and natural gas services within the United States. Its operations extend beyond direct utility provision, encompassing contractual management and maintenance of water systems for municipal authorities and other organizations. The company also offers specialized non-utility services, such as providing untreated water resources for the natural gas drilling sector and, via a third-party partner, supplying protective and repair solutions for household water and sewer lines. Catering to an extensive client base of approximately 7.5 million residential, commercial, industrial, fire protection, and general utility customers, Essential Utilities operates under the well-known Aqua and Peoples brands across a significant geographic footprint. This footprint includes Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Founded in 1886, the corporation is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and adopted its current name, Essential Utilities, Inc., in February 2020, previously being known as Aqua America, Inc.

Stock Peers

AWK

-2.64-1.93%

American Water Works Company, Inc.$134.17 AWR

-0.32-0.37%

American States Water Company$85.64 CWT

-0.39-0.77%

California Water Service Group$50.11 SBS

-0.02-0.37%

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP$5.45

Company Overview

Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) closed at $39.85 USD, losing -$0.50 (-1.24%) from the previous close of $40.35. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $36.11 and $42.37. With a market capitalization of about $11.30 billion, Essential Utilities, Inc. is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.64). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 1.95 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Bryn Mawr, PA, Essential Utilities, Inc. operates in the Utilities sector and the Regulated Water industry. Led by CEO Christopher H. Franklin, the company employs approximately 3,303 people and listed since March 17, 1980. Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its various operating units, delivers vital water, wastewater, and natural gas services within the United States.

Technical Performance

WTRG has shown mixed momentum, gaining 0.43% over the past week and -4.68% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 2.5%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 3.16%, SMA50 2.82%, SMA200 3.05%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 58.37 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.94 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -6.08% below its high and over 10.66% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 2.02 million shares is in line with the 3-month average of 1.97 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Essential Utilities, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 20.38, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 4.46 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.65 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at -22.46, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Essential Utilities, Inc. last paid a dividend of 1.37 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 3.13%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $47.30. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Essential Utilities, Inc. generated EPS of $2.41 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 15.84%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 4.67% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.83. The next quarter is forecast at $1.04. Next year's EPS is expected at $6.91. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 3 Strong Buy ratings, 4 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 2 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $47.00 to $40.00. The high target offers 17.94% upside. The low target suggests 0.38% downside. The mean target is $44.27. This offers 11.09% upside. Essential Utilities, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended May 07, 2026, missed forecasts by -8.29%. The prior quarter beat by -8.29%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 28.27% in May 12, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Essential Utilities, Inc. has 283.63 million shares outstanding. The public float is 282.68 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.04% of float. This equals 5.04 million shares. The short ratio is 2.23 days. Institutional investors hold 80.67% of the float. Insiders own 0.22%. SMELTZER DAVID holds 71.40 thousand shares, RUBIN ROBERT A has 53.39 thousand shares and Luning Christopher Paul has 41.88 thousand shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Essential Utilities generated $2.05B in revenue, or $7.67 per share. Gross margin was 38.09%, operating margin 33.70%, and net profit margin 24.26%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 2.96% and ROE at 8.45%.
On valuation metrics, Essential Utilities trades at a P/E of 20.38, P/S of 4.46 and P/B of 1.65. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.95 and quick ratio of 0.84. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 18.75 and cash conversion cycle is 29.73 days. Debt-to-equity is 1.22, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.12.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Essential Utilities posted revenue of $2.05B, down slightly from $2.29B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $782.31M (margin 38.09%). Operating income was $692.10M (margin 33.7%). Net income was$498.23M (EPS $1.86).
The company ended the quarter with $4.61M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $7.05B, and net debt of $7.05B. Total assets were $16.84B, with equity of $5.90B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $933.59M, free cash flow of - $265.52M, and capital expenditures of - $1.20B.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Essential Utilities, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 4.09%, with price expected at $41.48 by August 13, 2026, within a range of $40.89 to $42.07 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 14.98%, reaching $45.82 by October 28, 2026, with a range of $44.33 to $47.13. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -1.46%, with price at $39.27 by July 30, 2027, within a range of $38.55 to $39.91.

Key Takeaways

Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) shares are flat 2.5% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Essential Utilities, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 20.38. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Underweight territory and a mean price target of $46.61, suggesting 16.96% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (4.09% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (14.98% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-1.46% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) stock price?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) stock price is $39.85 in the last trading session. During the trading session, WTRG stock reached the peak price of $40.37 while $39.83 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in WTRG stock occurred in the recent session was -1.24% while the dollar amount for the price change in WTRG stock was - $0.50.

WTRG's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed WTRG is part of Regulated Water industry that operates in the broader Utilities sector. Essential Utilities, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of WTRG?

Mr. Robert A. Rubin
Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Christopher H. Franklin
Chairman, Pres & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Daniel J. Schuller
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Matthew R. Rhodes
Executive Vice President of Strategy & Corporation Devel.
Ms. Christina Kelly
Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Mr. Sumit Nair
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Ms. Susan F. Haindl
Senior Vice President & Chief Admin. Officer
Mr. Richard Scott Fox
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Jeanne Russo
Vice President of Communications
Ms. Colleen M. Arnold
Pres of Aqua Water
Mr. Christopher Paul Luning
Executive Vice President & Gen. Counsel
Mr. Brian Dingerdissen
Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer

How WTRG did perform over past 52-week?

WTRG's closing price is 10.36% higher than its 52-week low of $36.11 where as its distance from 52-week high of $42.37 is -5.95%.

How many employees does WTRG have?

Number of WTRG employees currently stands at 3,303.

Link for WTRG official website?

Official Website of WTRG is: https://www.essential.co

How do I contact WTRG?

WTRG could be contacted at phone 610 527 8000 and can also be accessed through its website. WTRG operates from 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489, United States.

How many shares of WTRG are traded daily?

WTRG stock volume for the day was 1.2M shares. The average number of WTRG shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.95M.

What is the market cap of WTRG currently?

The market value of WTRG currently stands at $11.30B with its latest stock price at $39.85 and 283.63M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	3303
Beta	0.64
Sales or Revenue	$2.05B
5Y Sales Change%	0.632%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Regulated Water

WTRG Company Profile and Key Details

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