Essential Utilities, Inc. Stocks

$ 37.42Last Updated 06.02.2026

Issuer Rating

6/7

Performance

Favourable

Risk

Low

Recommendation

Buy

Market Cap

$ 10.59B

Buy
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Evaluation
Target price
Dynamics
Performance
Growth
Dividends
Risks
$ 37.42
Key Takeaways

Risk factor

Negligible price volatility

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Profitability factor

Solid dividends

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Risks

  • Default risk
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About

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. The company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water...

Company Valuation

Slightly overvalued
3/7

Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EBI

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Target Price

Neutral
4/7

The average target price of WTRG is 44 and suggests 18% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to increase

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Risks

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