Essential Utilities Inc
$ 39.00
0.72%
17 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 11,048,844,000 USD
- Current Price $ 39.00
- High / Low $ 39.03 / 38.05
- Stock P/E 17.73
- Book Value 24.22
- EPS 2.20
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-07
- Dividend Per Share $1.34
- Dividend Yield 3.45 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-06-01
- ROA 0.03 %
- ROE 0.09 %
- 52 Week High 41.84
- 52 Week Low 35.36
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
$40.60
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-25 | 2025-11-04 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-02-20 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-08-05 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-02-22 | 2023-11-06 | 2023-08-07 | 2023-05-08 |
| Reported EPS | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 1.03 | 0.47 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.97 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.34 | 0.72 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.4 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.798 | 0.6655 | 0.24 | 0.3 | 0.77 | 0.5 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.71 |
| Surprise | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.232 | -0.1955 | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.01 |
| Surprise Percentage | 17.5% | 13.7931% | 31.0345% | 29.0727% | -29.3764% | 4.1667% | -6.6667% | 25.974% | 0% | 3.4483% | 0% | 1.4085% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-07 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.0 |
| 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): | $1.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-06-01 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-05-12 |
Recent News: WTRG
2026-04-19 11:08:58
Pekao Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych S.A. acquired a significant stake in Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG), purchasing 92,461 shares valued at approximately $3.55 million in Q4, making it 2.9% of their total holdings. This investment follows Essential Utilities' strong quarterly performance, where the company exceeded earnings and revenue expectations and announced a quarterly dividend. The stock currently holds a "Hold" rating from analysts with an average target price of $43.20.
2026-04-19 03:39:58
This article provides financial information for Essential Utilities, Inc. (DUS:A2A) focusing on its cash per share data. It notes that the market is closed and directs users to various financial overviews. The content also lists data providers and legal disclaimers.
2026-04-17 00:39:10
Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) is scheduled to release its financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, before the market opens on May 7, 2026. The company will host a conference call for financial analysts on the same day at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, featuring CEO Chris Franklin and CFO Dan Schuller. Interested parties can access the live webcast via Essential.co, with an archived replay available on the company's investor relations website afterward.
2026-04-16 12:08:47
This press release from Essential Utilities announces that the company will report its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The announcement indicates details regarding the release of these results will be provided soon. This allows investors and stakeholders to anticipate the upcoming financial disclosures.
2026-04-16 11:00:13
Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) is scheduled to report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, before the market opens on May 7, 2026. The company will also host a conference call with financial analysts at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day, featuring CEO Chris Franklin and CFO Dan Schuller. Interested parties can access the live webcast via Essential.co and an archived replay will be available for seven days.
2026-04-16 10:39:40
Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) will release its Q1 2026 financial results prior to market open on May 7, 2026. A conference call with financial analysts will follow at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day, hosted by CEO Chris Franklin and CFO Dan Schuller. Interested parties can access the webcast live via Essential.co and an archived replay will be available for seven days.
