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Essential Utilities(NYSE) WTRG

Market Cap$11.44BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1971)+16,937%
5 Year-4%
1 Year+13%
1 Month+5%
$40.24
-0.27%
-0.11Today
Essential Utilities last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 40.352026-07-30
Essential Utilities stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.92%USD 39.592026-07-23
1 month+5.32%USD 38.312026-06-30
3 month+7.08%USD 37.682026-05-01
Year to date+7.14%USD 37.662025-12-31
1 year+13.28%USD 35.622025-07-30
3 year+5.8%USD 38.142023-07-31
5 year-4.42%USD 42.222021-07-30
Since inception+16,937.09%USD 0.241971-07-26

Essential Utilities Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$11.44BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$2.55B

Net Income (TTM)

$556.97M

EPS (TTM)

$1.97

P/E Ratio

20.49

Dividend

$1.37

Beta (Volatility)

0.35 (Low)

Price

$40.24

Volume

663,801.488

Open

$40.20

Previous Close

$40.35

Daily Range

$39.86 - $40.37

52-Week Range

$36.11 - $42.37

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 4, 2026

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About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities delivers water and natural gas to millions of people. It helps households and businesses get the basic resources they need. The company serves customers across nine different states.

What Is in the Pipe?

  • Regulated Water: Water and wastewater utility services for residential and commercial customers; accounted for 53.6% of operating revenues in 2025.
  • Regulated Natural Gas: Natural gas distribution and transportation for homes and industry; accounted for 45.2% of operating revenues in 2025.
  • Other Services: Utility line protection plans, repair solutions, and gas marketing activities; represented 1.2% of operating revenues in 2025.

A Strategy for Growth

  • Completed 12 acquisitions of water and wastewater utilities during the three-year period ending December 31, 2025.
  • Entered an agreement in October 2025 to merge with American Water Works Company, Inc. in an all-stock transaction.
  • Invested $25 million in IEP Hummingbird Energy LLC to develop infrastructure for a data center project in Pennsylvania.
  • Targeted 930 miles of pipeline replacement through a $3 billion infrastructure plan approved by Pennsylvania regulators in late 2025.

Operational Strengths

The company manages a vast network of surface water treatment plants and underground gas storage facilities. Its geographic diversity across nine states helps reduce the impact of local weather changes on total earnings.

The Recent Financial Record

  • Operating revenues reached $2.47 billion in 2025, a significant increase from $699 million reported for the fourth quarter.
  • Operating cash flow rose to $206.1 million in Q4 2025, up 39.4% from the previous year.
  • Revenue in Q4 2025 hit $699.1 million, a 15.7% increase over the $604.4 million recorded in Q4 2024.
  • Net income for Q4 2025 was $132.7 million, down 28.2% from $184.8 million in Q4 2024.
  • The company plans to invest approximately $8.7 billion from 2026 through 2030 to upgrade its aging utility infrastructure.

How the Business Is Evolving

Essential Utilities has transformed from a water-focused utility into a multi-resource provider through the integration of major natural gas operations. A pending merger with a larger industry peer marks the next phase of its corporate development.

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Industry

Water Utilities

Sector

Utilities

Employees

3,303

CEO

Christopher H. Franklin, MBA

Website

www.essential.co

Headquarters

Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489, US

WTRG Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

46.96%

Operating Margin

34.97%

Net Income Margin

21.82%

Return on Equity

8.16%

Return on Capital

6.06%

Return on Assets

2.82%

Earnings Yield

4.88%

Dividend Yield

3.40%

Payout Ratio

68.47%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$11.44BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

283.63M

Volume

663.80K

Avg. Volume

1.95M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.20B

Operating Income

$892.69M

EBITDA

$1.35B

Operating Cash Flow

$976.35M

Capital Expenditure

-$1.48B

Free Cash Flow

-$507.02M

Cash & ST Invst.

$75.93M

Total Debt

$8.44B

Essential Utilities Performance Analysis

Essential Utilities annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,288,032,00021.8%
20232023-12-31USD 2,053,824,000-10.2%
20242024-12-31USD 2,086,113,0001.6%
20252025-12-31USD 2,474,615,00018.6%
Essential Utilities sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-34.3%
Q32025-09-30-7.4%
Q42025-12-3146.6%
Q12026-03-3123.3%
Essential Utilities annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.775.9%
20232023-12-31USD 1.865.2%
20242024-12-31USD 2.1716.5%
20252025-12-31USD 2.201.2%
Essential Utilities sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-63.1%
Q32025-09-30-13.2%
Q42025-12-3142.4%
Q12026-03-3168.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$861.76M

+10.0%

Gross Profit

$336.62M

-27.0%

Gross Margin

39.06%

N/A

Market Cap

$11.44BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$3.46M

N/A

Employees

3,303

N/A

Net Income

$224.39M

-20.9%

EBITDA

$428.82M

-3.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$75.93M

+265.3%

Total Debt

$8.44B

+8.5%

Accounts Receivable

$418.54M

+16.1%

Inventory

$72.20M

+18.4%

Long Term Debt

$8.38B

+11.0%

Short Term Debt

$62.05M

-73.2%

Return on Assets

2.82%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

4.67%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$22.05M

-176.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$265.40M

-11.4%

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Questions About WTRG

What is the current price of Essential Utilities?

Essential Utilities is trading at $40.31 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Essential Utilities?

Over the past 52 weeks, Essential Utilities has traded between $36.11 and $42.37.

How much debt does Essential Utilities have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Essential Utilities reported total debt of $8.44B.

How much cash does Essential Utilities have on hand?

Essential Utilities reported $75.93M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Essential Utilities’s dividend yield?

Essential Utilities currently has a dividend yield of 3.40%.

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