WTRG Stock Essential Utilities, Inc.
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-23 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Water and gas diversification offers defensive growth with earnings estimates moving higher.
Future value: $42.20 (-2.54%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸Analyst upgrade followed higher earnings estimates and valuation discount.
- ▸Above 50-day MA (+7.03%)
- ▸Above 200-day MA — long-term uptrend
- ▸Near 52-week high (100% of range) — strength
- ▾Trading above its price target — limited upside
Is WTRG a buy right now?
Trend: WTRG is trading above the 50-day average (+5.42%), RSI 68 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of +5.04%.
Valuation & quality: Essential Utilities, Inc. trades on a trailing P/E of 21.8, forward P/E 18.0, PEG 3.85, price-to-book 1.73; fundamentals show net margin 21.6%, return on equity 8.1%, revenue growth 3.1% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 5 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $41.80 (-2.2% vs the last close; range $38.00 – $47.00), consensus rating “hold”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 3.35%.
Our screen: BUY (score 2) — Water and gas diversification offers defensive growth with earnings estimates moving higher.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.80% | -5.10% | -3.40% | +3.80% | +4.00% | +3.30% | -4.80% | +9.10% |
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Analyst price target
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About Essential Utilities, Inc.
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.
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water · United States · 3,303 employees · Website
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