Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Stock
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About Essential Utilities, Inc.
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.
CEO: Christopher H. Franklin. Company website
WTRG — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WTRG stock price today?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) trades at $41.04, down 1.39% on the day, as of Sep 20, 2026 15:01 UTC.
What is Essential Utilities, Inc.'s market cap?
Essential Utilities, Inc. has a market capitalisation of $11.64B, calculated from the live WTRG share price and shares outstanding.
What is the P/E ratio of WTRG?
WTRG trades at a trailing P/E of 20.94, from earnings per share of $1.96 over the last twelve months.
How much revenue does Essential Utilities, Inc. make?
Essential Utilities, Inc. generated revenue of $2.57B over the trailing twelve months, which puts the stock at 4.53 times sales.
Does WTRG pay a dividend?
Yes. Essential Utilities, Inc. pays a dividend yielding 3.36% on the current share price.
What is the 52-week range for WTRG?
WTRG has traded between $36.10 and $42.51 over the past 52 weeks, and the last price is 3.5% below that high.
Is Essential Utilities, Inc. profitable?
Yes. Essential Utilities, Inc. keeps 21.60% of revenue as net income over the trailing twelve months.
What is the analyst price target for WTRG?
Wall Street analysts rate WTRG Buy, with an average price target of $44.50, 8.4% above the current price.
What sector is Essential Utilities, Inc. in?
Essential Utilities, Inc. is classified under the Utilities sector and the Regulated Water industry, and is domiciled in US.
Who is the CEO of Essential Utilities, Inc.?
Christopher H. Franklin is the chief executive of Essential Utilities, Inc., which employs 3,303 people.
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