Essential Utilities Inc's fundamentals are relatively healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 4/13 in the Water & Related Utilities industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 43.32.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to remain stable.Despite a weak stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Essential Utilities Inc's Score
Industry at a Glance
Industry Ranking
4 / 13
Overall Ranking
136 / 4582
Industry
Water & Related Utilities
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
9
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
43.320
Target Price
+15.64%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Essential Utilities Inc Highlights
StrengthsRisks
Essential Utilities, Inc. is the holding company for regulated utilities providing water, wastewater, or natural gas services. The Company’s segments include Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas. The Regulated Water segment consists of eight operating segments representing its water and wastewater regulated utility companies, which are organized by the states where the Company provides water and wastewater services. The Regulated Natural Gas segment consists of one operating segment representing natural gas utility companies for which the Company provides natural gas distribution services. It provides services in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The Company also operates market-based activities, conducted through its non-regulated subsidiaries, that provide utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households and gas marketing and production activities.
Industry Leader
The company's revenue leads the industry, with the latest annual revenue totaling USD 2.09B.
High Profit Growth
The company's net income leads the industry, with the latest annual income totaling USD 2.09B.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 44.09%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 44.09%.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PE is 15.76, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Buying
The latest institutional holdings are 237.11M shares, increasing 1.00% quarter-over-quarter.
Essential Utilities, Inc. is the holding company for regulated utilities providing water, wastewater, or natural gas services. The Company’s segments include Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas. The Regulated Water segment consists of eight operating segments representing its water and wastewater regulated utility companies, which are organized by the states where the Company provides water and wastewater services. The Regulated Natural Gas segment consists of one operating segment representing natural gas utility companies for which the Company provides natural gas distribution services. It provides services in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The Company also operates market-based activities, conducted through its non-regulated subsidiaries, that provide utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households and gas marketing and production activities.
Ticker SymbolWTRG
CompanyEssential Utilities Inc
CEOFranklin (Christopher H)
Websitehttps://www.essential.co/
FAQs
What is the current price of Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)?
The current price of Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) is 37.925.
What is the symbol of Essential Utilities Inc?
The ticker symbol of Essential Utilities Inc is WTRG.
What is the 52-week high of Essential Utilities Inc?
The 52-week high of Essential Utilities Inc is 42.370.
What is the 52-week low of Essential Utilities Inc?
The 52-week low of Essential Utilities Inc is 33.180.
What is the market capitalization of Essential Utilities Inc?
The market capitalization of Essential Utilities Inc is 10.73B.
What is the net income of Essential Utilities Inc?
The net income of Essential Utilities Inc is 595.31M.
Is Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) currently rated as Buy, Hold, or Sell?
According to analysts, Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) has an overall rating of Buy, with a price target of 43.320.
What is the Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)?
The Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) is 2.407.