Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
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 and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households through a third-party. It serves approximately 7.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is moderately 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, of fair value on
Target Price
The average target price of WTRG is 43 and suggests 15% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendation su