Essential Utilities, Inc

$40.46+$0.60 (1.51%)

Estimate

P/E

20.5

EPS

1.97

Beta

0.629

Growth

Revenue, YoY

3.1%

Net income, YoY

-1.95%

FCF, YoY

26.71%

Forecast

P/E (FWD)

EPS (FWD)

2.384

Dividends

Dividend yield

3.57%

Annual payout

$1.44

Next ex. div date

August 11, 26

Payout

69.8%

Div.growth, 5y

5.74%

Dividend growth streak

34 y

Div.rating

About the company

Ticker

WTRG

ISIN

US29670G1022

Country

United States of America

Sector (GICS)

Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; gas marketing and production activities; and natural gas distribution services. The company serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Frequently asked questions

What sector does Essential Utilities, Inc (WTRG) operate in?

Essential Utilities, Inc belongs to the Utilities sector and operates in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.

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

As of the latest data, Essential Utilities, Inc stock price is $40.46, with a previous close of $39.86. Essential Utilities, Inc gained $0.60 in the last trading session, representing a 1.51% increase.

What is Essential Utilities, Inc (WTRG) current market capitalization?

Essential Utilities, Inc market cap is approximately 11.48 billion.

What is Essential Utilities, Inc (WTRG) Earnings Per Share (EPS)?

The trailing EPS is $1.97, and the forward EPS is $2.38.

What is Essential Utilities, Inc (WTRG) Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio?

Essential Utilities, Inc current P/E ratio is 20.54, with a forward P/E of 16.97.

What is Essential Utilities, Inc (WTRG) EBITDA?

Essential Utilities, Inc EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) is 198.23 million.

Does Essential Utilities, Inc (WTRG) pay dividends?

Yes. Essential Utilities, Inc pays quarterly dividends with an annualized yield of 3.57% and an estimated annual payout of $1.44 per share.

When is the next ex-dividend date for Essential Utilities, Inc (WTRG)?

The next ex-dividend date is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

How did Essential Utilities, Inc (WTRG) perform in its most recent earnings report?

In the last report (June 30, 2026), Essential Utilities, Inc posted an EPS surprise of 0% and a revenue surprise of -3.71%.

What is Essential Utilities, Inc (WTRG) beta (volatility) score?

Essential Utilities, Inc has a beta of 0.629, indicating lower volatility than the overall market.