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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	$36.02
Close	$36.55
Volume / Avg.	1.84M / 1.40M
Day Range	$35.98 - $36.77
52 Wk Range	33.18 - 41.78
Market Cap	$10.04B
P/E Ratio	18.07
Dividend Yield	3.62%
Exchange	NYSE
RSI	60
Short Interest	2.14%
Days to Cover	2.88

Recent News

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American States Water Q2 Earnings & Sales Top Estimates

American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR) reported second-quarter 2024 operating earnings per share of 85 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 84 cents by 1.2%.

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EBITDA Change
EBIT Change
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Analyst Trends and Forecast

Sep 24

Oct 24

Nov 24

Jan

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

3.7

Buy

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

Open	$36.02
Close	$36.55
Volume / Avg.	1.84M / 1.40M
Day Range	$35.98 - $36.77
52 Wk Range	33.18 - 41.78
Market Cap	$10.04B
P/E Ratio	18.07
Dividend Yield	3.62%
Exchange	NYSE
RSI	60
Short Interest	2.14%
Days to Cover	2.88

About Essential Utilities Inc

Sector

Utilities

Industry

Water Utilities

Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for us water, wastewater, and natural ga...

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EPS worse than industry

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

Earnings Per Share

EPS is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It is a key metric for investors to assess a company's profitability.

EPS worse than industry

FAQ

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 $47.17.

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

The stock price for Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) is $36.55 last updated February 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST.

Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) pay a dividend?

The next Essential Utilities (WTRG) dividend date is projected to be Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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

Essential Utilities’s Q1 earnings are confirmed for Thursday, May 1, 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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