Essential Utilities, Inc.
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $11.45B
- P/E (TTM)
- 20.63
- Forward P/E
- 24.71
- Dividend yield
- 3.45%
- 52-week range
- $36.11$42.51
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.43M
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $40.24 - $40.89 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $42.51 |
| 52-Week Low | $36.11 |
| Open | $40.49 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.08M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.43M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 2.57B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 554.87M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -470.12M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.96 |
| Profit Margin | 21.60% |
| Operating Margin | 35.06% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.91% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.21 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.39 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
| Payout Ratio | 70.99% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 11.45B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 284.09M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.63 |
| Forward P/E | 24.71 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.46 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.63 |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.71 |
| 50-Day MA | $40.31 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $39.21 |
| 1-Year Change | −2.33% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Essential Utilities at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Essential Utilities (WTRG) has a market capitalization of $11.45B. The stock trades at 20.6× trailing earnings, 24.7× forward earnings and 4.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $554.87M on revenue of $2.57B (a 21.6% profit margin) and burned $470.12M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 9.9% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $8.63M in cash and securities against $8.50B of debt, a net debt position of $8.50B.
Essential Utilities pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.39 per share a year, a 3.45% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 71% payout ratio and 34 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 2.3% over the past year. At $40.83 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $36.10 to $42.51, above its 200-day moving average of $39.21.
Based on 2 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Utilities
What is the current stock price for WTRG?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, WTRG stock trades at $40.83. The 52-week range is $36.11–$42.51, with a day range of $40.24–$40.89.
What is the P/E ratio for WTRG?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Essential Utilities's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 20.6, meaning investors pay $20.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 24.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Essential Utilities operates in the Utilities sector.
Does WTRG pay dividends?
Yes, Essential Utilities pays a 3.45% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.39 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 71.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 11, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for WTRG?
Based on ratings from 2 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for WTRG is Hold.
What is the market cap of WTRG?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Essential Utilities's market capitalization is $11.60B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Essential Utilities operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.