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Essential Utilities, Inc.
$37.51-- (--)
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Stock Price & Financial Analysis

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Day's Range$36.93 - $37.59
52-Week High$42.37
52-Week Low$36.11
Open$37.00
Volume1.44M
Average Volume (3M)1.73M
Market Cap10.54B
Shares Outstanding280.62M
P/E Ratio (TTM)16.98
Forward P/E16.52
Price to Sales (P/S)4.26
Price to Book (P/B)1.54
EV/EBITDA13.86
Revenue (TTM)2.47B
Net Income (TTM)620.94M
Free Cash Flow (TTM)-419.52M
EPS (TTM)$2.21
Profit Margin25.09%
Operating Margin37.22%
Return on Equity (ROE)9.05%
Debt to Equity1.22
50-Day MA$38.31
200-Day MA$38.97
52-Week Change-2.52%
Annual Dividend$1.37
Dividend Yield3.69%
Payout Ratio61.99%
Last Dividend Ex-DateMay 12, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Utilities

What is the current stock price for WTRG?

As of the latest trading session, WTRG stock trades at $37.51. The 52-week range is $36.11–$42.37, with a day range of $36.93–$37.59.

What is the P/E ratio for WTRG?

Essential Utilities's trailing P/E ratio is 17.0, meaning investors pay $17.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 16.5, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings.

Does WTRG pay dividends?

Yes, Essential Utilities pays a 3.69% annual dividend yield ($1.37 per share). The payout ratio is 62.0%. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-05-12.

What do analysts recommend for WTRG?

Analyst ratings and recommendations for WTRG are displayed in the Analyst Consensus section, including buy/hold/sell distribution and 12-month price targets.

What is the market cap of WTRG?

Essential Utilities's market capitalization is $10.53B, classifying it as a large-cap company..