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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

NYSE

$38.58

$+1.14

(+3.04%)

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Live Price Chart

Page last updated: 2026-02-12 21:29:00

Key Market Data

Market Cap	$10.92B
Open	$37.38
High	$54.52
Low	$30.40
Previous Close	$37.44
Price Change	$+1.14
Percentage Change	+3.04%
Volume	2M

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Stock Price Today

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is currently trading at $38.58 as of 2026-02-12 21:29:00, reflecting a +3.04% move ($+1.14) from the previous close.

In the short term, the stock has returned -287.01% over the past four weeks. Over the last 12 months, Essential Utilities, Inc. has recorded a +8.01% price change, indicating a stable performance relative to the broader market.

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) 7-Day Stock Price Changes

Over the past seven days, Essential Utilities, Inc. has traded within a short-term range shaped by market sentiment in the WATER SUPPLY sector. During this period, the stock moved from its previous closing price of $38.00 to the latest recorded price of $38.58, reflecting an intraday change of +3.04%. Daily movements highlight shifts in trading volume (2,383,294), investor positioning, and reactions to macroeconomic updates.

From a momentum standpoint, WTRG has delivered a -287.01% return over the past month and a +8.01% change in the last 12 months, indicating a stable trend relative to its broader sector peers.

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What is Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)?

Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.

Essential Utilities, Inc. Information

Industry	WATER SUPPLY
Employees	3,291
Sector	WATER SUPPLY
Company Website	https://www.essential.co

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.What is the current share price of Essential Utilities, Inc.?

The latest trading price for Essential Utilities, Inc. (Common Stock) is $ 38.58, compared with a previous closing price of $ 37.44. That means the stock has moved +3.04% so far today. Intraday price updates and recent trading activity for WTRG can be tracked on the live chart and quote section on this page.

2.Is Essential Utilities, Inc. stock going up or down?

Looking at recent performances, WTRG has returned -287.01% over the past month, -0.21% over the last six months and +8.01% over the past year. These figures capture share-price changes only, not the impact of dividends. Together they describe stable price momentum for Essential Utilities, Inc. stock, but keep in mind that past returns do not guarantee future results.

3.Where does WTRG currently sit relative to its 52-week high and low?

In the most recent 52-week period, Essential Utilities, Inc. has traded between a low of $ 34.85 and a high of $ 42.37. This 52-week range helps show where today's share price sits relative to its recent highs and lows, and is often used by investors to judge stock volatility, potential support and resistance levels, and whether WTRG is currently nearer the top or the bottom of its one-year trading band.

4.How is Essential Utilities, Inc. classified by sector and industry?

Essential Utilities, Inc. is classified in the WATER SUPPLY sector. In practice, this means Essential Utilities, Inc. is grouped with other companies that serve similar end-markets and operate under comparable competitive and regulatory conditions. For investors, knowing WTRG’s sector helps with portfolio diversification, peer comparisons, and understanding how broader trends affecting the WATER SUPPLY sector could influence Essential Utilities, Inc.’s performance.

5.Where is Essential Utilities, Inc. listed and how large is it by market value?

Essential Utilities, Inc. is listed on the NYSE stock exchange in United States. Based on a market capitalisation of $ 10.92B, the company is classified as a Large-cap stock. Market cap gives a quick sense of Essential Utilities, Inc.'s size and importance in the equity market and is often used by investors and index providers when constructing portfolios or benchmarks.

6.What does WTRG's EPS tell investors about its profitability?

Trailing-twelve-month EPS of $ 2.36 summarises how much profit Essential Utilities, Inc. has generated per share over the last year. Rising EPS over time can signal improving profitability or effective share repurchases, while flat or declining EPS may point to slower growth or margin pressure. EPS is a key input into valuation metrics such as P/E and is often monitored closely around earnings announcements.

7.How can I track Essential Utilities, Inc.'s financial performance over time?

To follow Essential Utilities, Inc.'s financial performance, investors typically review its quarterly and annual reports, which include detailed income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Combining these filings with key market data shown on this page—such as share price trends, P/E and dividend yield—provides a more complete view of how WTRG is performing and how the market is responding.

8.When is Essential Utilities, Inc. expected to report earnings?

Essential Utilities, Inc.'s next scheduled earnings release is currently expected on -- (the date may be updated by the company). Earnings announcements often act as important catalysts for WTRG, as they provide updated information on revenue, profitability and management's outlook.

9.What usually comes out in Essential Utilities, Inc.'s earnings reports?

Essential Utilities, Inc.'s earnings reports typically include headline figures such as revenue, net income and EPS, along with commentary on segment performance, margins, cash flow and guidance for future periods. Investors compare these results with market expectations and prior periods to assess whether WTRG is meeting, beating or missing expectations.

10.How can I stay informed about Essential Utilities, Inc.'s results and guidance?

You can stay up to date on Essential Utilities, Inc. by reviewing its quarterly earnings releases, listening to or reading transcripts of earnings calls, and following company news and filings. Pairing this fundamental information with the price and return data for WTRG on this page helps you see how new information is being reflected in the stock.

11.Does Essential Utilities, Inc. pay a regular cash dividend to its shareholders?

Essential Utilities, Inc. Paying. Based on the latest information, the stock has an indicated annual cash dividend of $ 1.33 per share and a current dividend yield of 0.0346 at the recent share price. Dividends are typically paid --, although the board can change the dividend policy at any time. Income-focused investors often monitor WTRG's dividend level, payment frequency and any announcements about future dividends when assessing the stock's appeal as a dividend-paying investment.

12.What are the current dividend yield and dividend payout ratio for WTRG?

Based on the latest earnings data, WTRG has a dividend yield of 0.0346 and a dividend payout ratio of 0.5656. The dividend yield shows how much cash return an investor receives from dividends each year relative to the current share price, helping assess whether Essential Utilities, Inc. is an attractive income stock. The dividend payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings Essential Utilities, Inc. distributes to shareholders as dividends versus how much it retains to reinvest in the business, which is an important indicator of dividend sustainability and room for future dividend growth.

13.What kind of business is Essential Utilities, Inc.?

Essential Utilities, Inc. is a publicly traded company in the WATER SUPPLY industry within the WATER SUPPLY sector. It generates revenue from products and services related to this core business area, and investors can find a detailed description of its operations, strategy and geographic exposure in the company's annual report and other regulatory filings.

14.How is WTRG valued in terms of P/E ratio and EPS?

Essential Utilities, Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.86, based on trailing-twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of $ 2.36. P/E is calculated by dividing the share price by EPS and shows how much investors are paying today for each unit of Essential Utilities, Inc.'s earnings. Comparing WTRG's P/E and EPS to those of other WATER SUPPLY companies can help investors judge whether its valuation looks rich or attractive.

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