Essential UtilitiesWTRG
WTRG
About: Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024.
Employees: 3,291
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
138% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 112 | Existing positions closed: 47
96% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $10.8M | Put options by funds: $5.48M
21% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 240 | Existing positions reduced: 199
10% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $7.88B [Q4 2024] → $8.69B (+$809M) [Q1 2025]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 613 [Q4 2024] → 665 (+52) [Q1 2025]
0.72% more ownership
Funds ownership: 79.05% [Q4 2024] → 79.77% (+0.72%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$46
24%
upside
Avg. target
$46
24%
upside
High target
$46
24%
upside
1 analyst rating
1 positive
100%
0 neutral
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0 negative
0%
Baird Ben Kallo | 24%upside $46 | Outperform Maintained | 13 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 11 articles about WTRG published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
15 hours ago
Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Essential Utilities (WTRG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Essential Utilities (WTRG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires City of Beaver Falls Wastewater System in Beaver County
BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized a $37.75 million purchase of the City of Beaver Falls wastewater system in Beaver County, PA. The system serves approximately 3,200 customers in the City of Beaver Falls. The wastewater system also provides bulk transmission and treatment service for approximately 3,800 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU) in seven nearby municipalities including Patterson Township,.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit Shows Bright Future for Keystone State, Essential Utilities' Gas Infrastructure Will Support American Energy Dominance
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the eyes of the energy world on Pennsylvania this week, the state's largest natural gas utility is at the ready to support data center and related development stemming from the $92 billion in statewide investment announced during Tuesday's inaugural Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit. Essential Utilities' gas division, Peoples Natural Gas, had a presence at the Summit's expo space for innovative energy and tech companies. Peoples showcased its ongoing.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q2 2025
BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, following market close on July 31, 2025. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on August 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. Chris Franklin, Chief Executive Of.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
Positive
Market Watch
3 weeks ago
17 bargain dividend stocks that are primed for growth — consider this before you buy
Companies passing the screen for low valuations, rapid dividend growth and business-expansion prospects include PepsiCo and Occidental Petroleum.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Essential Utilities Rides on Investments & Expanding Customer Base
WTRG targets $7.8B in infrastructure upgrades through 2029, while acquisitions continue to expand its customer base.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Essential Utilities Names Daniel Ramirez-Cisneros as President of Aqua Texas
BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced Daniel Ramirez-Cisneros as the new President of Aqua Texas. Ramirez-Cisneros, previously the Director of Operations for Aqua Texas, will oversee Aqua's water and wastewater operations across the state, guiding capital investment, regulatory compliance, and customer service during a pivotal phase of growth. The appointment is part of the company's long-term succession plan to maintain leadership continuity. “D.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
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