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Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Stock Quotes, Forecast and News Summary

Q: What sector and industry does Essential Utilities (WTRG) operate in?

Essential Utilities is in the Utilities sector and Water Utilities industry. They are listed on the NYSE.

Essential Utilities Stock (NYSE: WTRG) stock price, news, charts, stock research, profile.

Open	$39.55
Close	$39.53
Volume / Avg.	1.26M / 1.40M
Day Range	$39.32 - $39.85
52 Wk Range	33.57 - 41.78
Market Cap	$10.82B
P/E Ratio	19.78
Dividend Yield	3.31%
Exchange	NYSE
RSI	54
Short Interest	1.85%
Days to Cover	3.24

Recent News

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Financials

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Buy

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Analyst Rating and Forecast

4.0

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Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Open	$39.55
Close	$39.53
Volume / Avg.	1.26M / 1.40M
Day Range	$39.32 - $39.85
52 Wk Range	33.57 - 41.78
Market Cap	$10.82B
P/E Ratio	19.78
Dividend Yield	3.31%
Exchange	NYSE
RSI	54
Short Interest	1.85%
Days to Cover	3.24

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EPS worse than industry

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EPS worse than industry

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How do I buy Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock?

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Who are Essential Utilities (WTRG) competitors?

Other companies in Essential Utilities’s space includes: California Water Servs Gr (NYSE:CWT), SJW Gr (NASDAQ:SJW), Companhia De Saneamento (NYSE:SBS), Artesian Resources (NASDAQ:ARTNA) and Pure Cycle (NASDAQ:PCYO).

What is the forecast, or price target, for Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock?

Essential Utilities has a consensus price target of $47.75.

What is the current price for Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

The stock price for Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) is $39.53 last updated November 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST.

Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) pay a dividend?

A quarterly cash dividend of 0.33 per share of Class A Common Stock. The quarterly cash dividend was payable on December 2, 2024 to stockholders of record on November 12, 2024.

When is Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) reporting earnings?

Essential Utilities’s Q4 earnings are confirmed for Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Is Essential Utilities (WTRG) going to split?

There is no upcoming split for Essential Utilities.

What sector and industry does Essential Utilities (WTRG) operate in?

Essential Utilities is in the Utilities sector and Water Utilities industry. They are listed on the NYSE.

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