WTRG Essential Utilities, Inc.
USUtilitiesAs of 2026-07-10 16:00
Why WTRG matters now
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a US stock in Utilities. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $38.58 with +0.13% on the session and $10.94B in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month -1.10% and YTD -4.33%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $861.8M, net income of $224.4M, and EPS of $0.79. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E 18.59 and FCF yield -4.9%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "Essential Utilities: Snatch Up This Dividend Champion Now" from Seeking Alpha.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Hold with a median target of $43.00; recent insider activity includes Arnold Colleen filing F-InKind. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
18.59
PEG
5.26
P/B
1.51
P/S
4.08
EV/EBITDA
13.90
DCF Value
$-57.38
FCF Yield
-4.9%
Div Yield
3.7%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
47.0%
Operating Margin
35.0%
Net Margin
21.8%
ROE
8.2%
ROA
2.8%
ROIC
4.4%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $861.8M | $224.4M | $0.79 |
| Q4 2025 | $699.1M | $132.7M | $0.47 |
| FY 2025 | $2.47B | $616.4M | $2.20 |
| Q3 2025 | $477.0M | $92.1M | $0.33 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Hold
Target (Consensus)
$43.00
Target (Median)
$43.00
Target Range
$43.00 - $43.00
Trading Activity
Insider Trades
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Company Info
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Water
Country
US
Exchange
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Beta
0.65
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.