Essential Utilities Inc
$ 37.36
1.66%
05 Jun - close price
- Market Cap 10,423,512,000 USD
- Current Price $ 37.36
- High / Low $ 37.91 / 36.75
- Stock P/E 18.75
- Book Value 24.33
- EPS 1.96
- Next Earning Report 2026-07-30
- Dividend Per Share $1.35
- Dividend Yield 3.66 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.03 %
- ROE 0.08 %
- 52 Week High 41.46
- 52 Week Low 35.04
About
Essential Utilities, Inc. operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Analyst Target Price
$40.80
Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-06 | 2026-02-25 | 2025-11-04 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-05-12 | 2025-02-26 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-08-05 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-02-22 | 2023-11-06 | 2023-08-07 |
| Reported EPS | 0.83 | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 1.03 | 0.47 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.97 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.34 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.87 | 0.4 | 0.28 | 0.3 | 0.798 | 0.67 | 0.24 | 0.33 | 0.76 | 0.5 | 0.29 | 0.34 |
| Surprise | -0.04 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.232 | -0.2 | 0.01 | -0.05 | 0.21 | 0 | 0.01 | 0 |
| Surprise Percentage | -4.5977% | 17.5% | 17.8571% | 26.6667% | 29.0727% | -29.8507% | 4.1667% | -15.1515% | 27.6316% | 0% | 3.4483% | 0% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-07-30 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-06-30 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.38 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-06-01 | 2026-03-02 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-03-03 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-06-01 | 2024-03-01 |
| Amount | $0.3426 | $0.3426 | $0.3426 | $0.3426 | $0.3255 | $0.3255 | $0.3255 | $0.3255 | $0.3071 | $0.3071 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: WTRG
2026-06-05 11:30:00
Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares have dropped 2.5% since its last earnings report, underperforming the S&P 500. The company reported Q1 2026 operating EPS of 83 cents, missing consensus estimates, but revenues of $862 million surpassed expectations due to regulatory recoveries and increased volume. Essential Utilities continues to expand through acquisitions, invest in infrastructure, and move forward with its merger with American Water Works, expected to close in Q1 2027.
2026-06-04 16:10:24
American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc. announced details regarding their proposed merger in a communication filed on June 4, 2026. The filing reiterates standard forward-looking statements and outlines various risks associated with the merger, including timing, regulatory approvals, integration challenges, and the realization of expected benefits. It references previously filed documents, such as American Water's effective Form S-4 and the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus.
2026-06-01 15:40:53
Aqua America Inc. (WTRG) stock has fallen to a 52-week low of 36.31 USD, despite maintaining a 3.71% dividend yield and a market cap of $10.3 billion. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is overvalued, and this drop reflects broader market challenges. The article also mentions Essential Utilities' recent mixed Q1 2026 earnings, impacting investor sentiment.
2026-05-29 20:38:44
Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) has issued an integration update to employees regarding its proposed merger with American Water. The communication highlights a Philadelphia Inquirer Changemaker Spotlight on the merger, focusing on customer benefits and industry challenges. Additionally, Essential Utilities announced an upcoming integration town hall to disclose the post-closing management team and schedule, while reiterating cautionary statements on forward-looking information.
2026-05-29 17:39:22
UBS has increased its price target for Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) to $43.00 per share, up from the previous target of $41.00. This adjustment comes alongside a reiterated "Buy" rating for the utility company. The revised price target suggests a potential upside from the stock's last closing price of $38.48.
2026-05-29 17:39:22
This article discusses UBS's perspective on a hypothetical merger between Essential Utilities and American Water Works. UBS analysts believe such a merger would offer attractive upside due to potential cost synergies and improved earnings per share for Essential Utilities. The analysis highlights a 14% EPS accretion opportunity for Essential Utilities.
