What is the ticker symbol for Essential Utilities, Inc.?

The ticker symbol for Essential Utilities, Inc. is NYSE:WTRG

Does Essential Utilities, Inc. pay dividends?

Yes, Essential Utilities, Inc. pays dividends. The last payment was $0.34, with an ex-dividend date on May 12, 2026

What sector is Essential Utilities, Inc. in?

Essential Utilities, Inc. is in the Utilities sector

What industry is Essential Utilities, Inc. in?

Essential Utilities, Inc. is in the Water industry

What country is Essential Utilities, Inc. based in?

Essential Utilities, Inc. is headquartered in United States

When did Essential Utilities, Inc. go public?

Essential Utilities, Inc. initial public offering (IPO) was on March 17, 1980

Is Essential Utilities, Inc. in the S&P 500?

No, Essential Utilities, Inc. is not included in the S&P 500 index

Is Essential Utilities, Inc. in the NASDAQ 100?

No, Essential Utilities, Inc. is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is Essential Utilities, Inc. in the Dow Jones?

No, Essential Utilities, Inc. is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was Essential Utilities, Inc. last earnings report?

Essential Utilities, Inc.'s most recent earnings report was on August 4, 2026

When does Essential Utilities, Inc. report earnings?

The date for Essential Utilities, Inc.'s next earnings report has not been announced yet

WTRG Stock Financials, Chart, Sentiment & Profile

Summary

Current Price: As of today, WTRG price is $39.56, up +2.01% on August 4, 2026
Current Price All-Time High: WTRG price is currently -27.44% below its historical high of $54.52 set on February 18, 2020
Market Cap: WTRG current market cap is $11B, up +4.37% over the past 365 days
PE Ratio: WTRG current PE ratio is 20.09
Revenue: WTRG current annual revenue is $2.47B, up +18.62% year-over-year
Next Earnings: As of today, the next earnings release for WTRG has not been scheduled

Profile

Company profile for Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
Metric	Value
Full Name	Essential Utilities, Inc.
Ticker	NYSE: WTRG
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Water
Country	United States
IPO	Mar 17, 1980
Indexes	Not included
Website	essential.co
Employees	3,291

Key Metrics

Essential Utilities, Inc. Key Details
Metric	Date	Value
Price	Aug 4, 26	$39.56
Price, 1D Change	Aug 4, 26	+2.01%
Market Cap	Aug 4, 26	$11B
TTM Dividend Yield	Aug 4, 26	3.46%
PE Ratio	Aug 4, 26	20.09
Beta	Aug 4, 26	-0.36
Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$2B
Revenue, 1Y Change	Dec 31, 25	+18.62%
EPS	Dec 31, 25	$2.20
EPS, 1Y Change	Dec 31, 25	+1.25%

Events

Essential Utilities, Inc. Events
Metric	Date	Value
Next Earnings	N/A
Last Qtr. Earnings	Aug 4, 26
Last Ann. Earnings	Feb 25, 26
Last Ex-Dividend	May 12, 26	$0.34
Next Ex-Dividend	Aug 11, 26	$0.36
Last Split	Sep 3, 13	5:4
Next Split	N/A	N/A
Last Ticker Change	Jan 22, 04	PSC
Next Ticker Change	N/A	N/A

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Estimates

WTRG Estimates
Metric	Date	Value
EPS	Dec 31, 25	$2.20
EPS Estimate	N/A	$2.25
EPS Est. Change	N/A	+2.28%
Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$2.47B
Revenue Estimate	N/A	$2.54B
Revenue Est. Change	N/A	+2.46%
Current Price	Aug 4, 26	$39.56
Price Target	-	$41.00
Price Tgt. Change	-	+3.64%

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EPS

WTRG EPS reported versus estimate values
Year	Estimate	Reported	Surprise / Exp.
2024	$1.99	$2.17	+9.11%
2025	$2.12	$2.20	+3.73%
2026	$2.25	N/A	+2.28%
2027	$2.38	N/A	+8.35%

Revenue

WTRG revenue reported versus estimate values chart
Year	Estimate	Reported	Surprise / Exp.
2024	$2.15B	$2.09B	-3.02%
2025	$2.24B	$2.47B	+10.24%
2026	$2.54B	N/A	+2.46%
2027	$2.69B	N/A	+8.73%

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Performance

WTRG Performance
Metric	Date	Value
Price, 1Y	Aug 4, 26	+3.21%
Price, 3Y	Aug 4, 26	-2.71%
Market Cap, 1Y	Aug 4, 26	+4.37%
Market Cap, 3Y	Aug 4, 26	+4.33%
Revenue, 1Y	Dec 31, 25	+18.62%
Revenue, 3Y	Dec 31, 25	+8.15%
EPS, 1Y	Dec 31, 25	+1.25%
EPS, 3Y	Dec 31, 25	+24.11%

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Technicals

WTRG Technical Indicators
Metric	Date	Value
Current Price	Aug 4, 26	$39.56
SMA 200	Aug 4, 26	$38.94
SMA 50	Aug 4, 26	$38.24
EMA 200	Aug 4, 26	$38.72
EMA 50	Aug 4, 26	$38.79
MACD	Aug 4, 26	$0.52
Beta	Aug 4, 26	-0.36
ATR	Aug 4, 26	$1.00
14-Day RSI	Aug 4, 26	62.54
10-Day Volatility	Aug 4, 26	25.87%

Dividends

WTRG Dividends
Metric	Date	Value
Last Paid	May 12, 26	$0.34
Upcoming	Aug 11, 26	$0.36
Dividend Yield	Aug 4, 26	3.38%
Total Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$1.34
	Dec 31, 25	$373.82M
	Dec 31, 25	60.65%

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Income & Profitability

WTRG Income & Profitability
Metric	Date	Value
Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$2.47B
EPS	Dec 31, 25	$2.20
Gross Profit	Dec 31, 25	$1.01B
Gross Margin	Dec 31, 25	40.96%
Operating Income	Dec 31, 25	$920.95M
Operating Margin	Dec 31, 25	37.22%
Net Income	Dec 31, 25	$616.37M
Net Margin	Dec 31, 25	24.91%
EBITDA	Dec 31, 25	$1.34B

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Financial Health

WTRG Financial Health
Metric	Date	Value
Debt To Equity	Dec 31, 25	1.21
	Dec 31, 25	0.80
	Dec 31, 25	0.65
	Dec 31, 25	-
	Mar 31, 26	5
	Aug 4, 26	0.94

Valuations

WTRG Valuations
Metric	Date	Value
PE Ratio	Aug 4, 26	20.09
	Aug 4, 26	4.40
	Aug 4, 26	1.63
	Aug 4, 26	14.82
	N/A	-

Balance Sheet

WTRG Balance Sheet
Metric	Date	Value
Book Value	Dec 31, 25	$6.86B
	Dec 31, 25	$34.78M
	Dec 31, 25	$19.89B
	Dec 31, 25	$610.40M
	Dec 31, 25	$13.04B
	Dec 31, 25	$764.48M
Total Debt	Dec 31, 25	$8.28B
	Dec 31, 25	$171.96M
	Dec 31, 25	$301.57M

Expenses

WTRG Expenses
Metric	Date	Value
	Dec 31, 25	$1.86B
	Dec 31, 25	$92.77M
	Dec 31, 25	$1.46B
	Dec 31, 25	$0.00
	Dec 31, 25	$417.47M
	Dec 31, 25	$0.00
	Dec 31, 25	$3.45M

Cash Flow

WTRG Cash Flow
Metric	Date	Value
	Dec 31, 25	$1.01B
	Dec 31, 25	-$1.51B
	Dec 31, 25	$525.91M
Capex	Dec 31, 25	$1.49B
	Dec 31, 25	-$476.53M

Recent analyst updates

WTRG Recent analyst updates
Metric	Date	Value
Barclays	Jul 15, 26	→
UBS	Jul 2, 26	→
UBS	May 29, 26	→
Barclays	Dec 17, 25	→
UBS	Oct 28, 25	→
Jefferies	Oct 28, 25	→
Janney Montgomery Scott	Oct 27, 25	→
Jefferies	Oct 10, 25	→
Barclays	Oct 10, 25	→
Barclays	Oct 2, 25

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FAQ

What is the ticker symbol for Essential Utilities, Inc.?: The ticker symbol for Essential Utilities, Inc. is NYSE:WTRG
Does Essential Utilities, Inc. pay dividends?: Yes, Essential Utilities, Inc. pays dividends. The last payment was $0.34, with an ex-dividend date on May 12, 2026
What sector is Essential Utilities, Inc. in?: Essential Utilities, Inc. is in the Utilities sector
What industry is Essential Utilities, Inc. in?: Essential Utilities, Inc. is in the Water industry
What country is Essential Utilities, Inc. based in?: Essential Utilities, Inc. is headquartered in United States
When did Essential Utilities, Inc. go public?: Essential Utilities, Inc. initial public offering (IPO) was on March 17, 1980
Is Essential Utilities, Inc. in the S&P 500?: No, Essential Utilities, Inc. is not included in the S&P 500 index
Is Essential Utilities, Inc. in the NASDAQ 100?: No, Essential Utilities, Inc. is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index
Is Essential Utilities, Inc. in the Dow Jones?: No, Essential Utilities, Inc. is not included in the Dow Jones index
When was Essential Utilities, Inc. last earnings report?: Essential Utilities, Inc.'s most recent earnings report was on August 4, 2026
When does Essential Utilities, Inc. report earnings?: The date for Essential Utilities, Inc.'s next earnings report has not been announced yet

Data Sources & References

WTRG Official Website www.essential.co
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/78128/000007812826000050/0000078128-26-000050-index.htm
WTRG Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/WTRG
WTRG Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/wtrg