Essential Utilities (WTRG) Resumen de Acciones
Essential Utilities, Inc. a través de sus filiales, explota empresas de servicios públicos regulados que prestan servicios de agua, aguas residuales y gas natural en Estados Unidos. Saber más
| Puntuación del snowflake | |
|---|---|
| Valoración | 2/6 |
| Crecimiento futuro | 1/6 |
| Rendimiento pasado | 2/6 |
| Salud financiera | 0/6 |
| Dividendos | 4/6 |
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Competidores de Essential Utilities, Inc.
Historial de precios y rendimiento
| Precios históricos de las acciones | |
|---|---|
| Precio actual de la acción | US$39.85 |
| Máximo en las últimas 52 semanas | US$42.37 |
| Mínimo de 52 semanas | US$36.11 |
| Beta | 0.64 |
| Cambio en 1 mes | 4.79% |
| Variación en 3 meses | 4.79% |
| Cambio de 1 año | 4.37% |
| Variación en 3 años | -1.99% |
| Variación en 5 años | -21.10% |
| Variación desde la OPV | 1,649.01% |
Noticias y actualizaciones recientes
Actualización de narrativa • Jul 10
WTRG: Merger Progress And Pennsylvania Decisions Will Shape Steady Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Essential Utilities to $46, citing updated fair value estimates of $41.20 and expectations related to the planned merger with American Water. This includes potential regulatory outcomes in Pennsylvania, as well as a long-term growth outlook and credit profile that they view as relatively low risk.Seeking Alpha • Jun 27
Essential Utilities: Snatch Up This Dividend Champion Now
Summary After the upcoming dividend reset in its ongoing merger with American Water Works, Essential Utilities’ dividend growth will accelerate well beyond what it was doing independently. Joining forces with AWK, Essential Utilities will emerge as the most dominant regulated water utility in the United States. The company’s S&P credit rating is set to improve from A- with a positive outlook (considering the merger) to an A grade with a stable outlook. The stock is priced at a 12% discount to my revised fair value estimate. WTRG could realistically deliver 11%+ annual total returns through 2031. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaActualización de narrativa • Jun 25
WTRG: Merger Approvals And Stable Outlook Will Shape Measured Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Essential Utilities to $39.80 from $40.80, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, alongside mixed signals from recent sector price target moves and the anticipated American Water merger. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Essential Utilities highlights both optimism around the planned American Water merger and caution about near term execution and valuation, giving investors a mixed but useful reference point as they weigh the stock against the updated fair value estimate.Recent updates
Actualización de narrativa • Jul 10
WTRG: Merger Progress And Pennsylvania Decisions Will Shape Steady Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Essential Utilities to $46, citing updated fair value estimates of $41.20 and expectations related to the planned merger with American Water. This includes potential regulatory outcomes in Pennsylvania, as well as a long-term growth outlook and credit profile that they view as relatively low risk.Seeking Alpha • Jun 27
Essential Utilities: Snatch Up This Dividend Champion Now
Summary After the upcoming dividend reset in its ongoing merger with American Water Works, Essential Utilities’ dividend growth will accelerate well beyond what it was doing independently. Joining forces with AWK, Essential Utilities will emerge as the most dominant regulated water utility in the United States. The company’s S&P credit rating is set to improve from A- with a positive outlook (considering the merger) to an A grade with a stable outlook. The stock is priced at a 12% discount to my revised fair value estimate. WTRG could realistically deliver 11%+ annual total returns through 2031. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaActualización de narrativa • Jun 25
WTRG: Merger Approvals And Stable Outlook Will Shape Measured Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Essential Utilities to $39.80 from $40.80, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, alongside mixed signals from recent sector price target moves and the anticipated American Water merger. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Essential Utilities highlights both optimism around the planned American Water merger and caution about near term execution and valuation, giving investors a mixed but useful reference point as they weigh the stock against the updated fair value estimate.Artículo de análisis • Jun 22
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Stock Could Be 10% Undervalued As Institutional Support Builds
Institutional investors increase their stake in Essential Utilities A sharp rise in institutional ownership has put Essential Utilities (WTRG) in focus after large shareholders, including ETHSX, expanded their positions and lifted the company to 5th place in its industry by institutional holding. See our latest analysis for Essential Utilities. At a share price of $36.70, Essential Utilities has seen its share price decline over the past quarter and year to date, while the 1 year total...Actualización de narrativa • Jun 06
WTRG: Merger Progress And Steady Assumptions Will Guide Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Essential Utilities slightly higher, from $40.40 to $40.80. This reflects updated price targets around $43 and views that the planned American Water merger, along with the company's stable credit profile and lower risk growth plan, support some additional upside potential.Actualización de narrativa • May 23
WTRG: Updated Discount Rate And P/E Assumptions Will Shape Steady Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Essential Utilities by $0.80 to $40.40, reflecting updated views on fair value, a slightly higher discount rate and modestly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: trimmed from $41.20 to $40.40, a small downward adjustment of about 1.9%.Actualización de narrativa • Apr 24
WTRG: Updated Fair Value And P/E Assumptions Will Guide Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Essential Utilities higher from $40.60 to $41.20, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that slightly adjust their overall outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Adjusted slightly from $40.60 to $41.20, indicating a modest upward revision in the estimated share value.Actualización de narrativa • Apr 08
WTRG: Pending Merger Approval Will Shape Risk Balance And Support Fair Value
Analysts have maintained Essential Utilities' fair value estimate at $40.60. Recent commentary notes that although the potential merger path is described as long, it could address key bear-case concerns if it is ultimately approved.Actualización de narrativa • Mar 24
WTRG: Pending Merger Path And 2026 Vote Will Shape Risk Balance
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Essential Utilities to $40.60, reflecting updated views on profit margins and P/E assumptions, with some pointing to potential benefits if the proposed merger with American Water gains approval. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the proposed merger path as a potential way to address prior concerns around valuation, with the combined platform seen as better positioned to support the current P/E assumptions behind the updated US$40.60 target.Actualización de narrativa • Mar 10
WTRG: Pending Merger And 2026 Vote Will Frame Balanced Risk Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Essential Utilities to about $40.60 from roughly $41.40, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, while monitoring how the potential merger outcome could influence the bear case on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on American Water highlights how the proposed merger with Essential Utilities could reshape the risk and reward conversation for Essential shareholders, even though the approval process is expected to be lengthy.Actualización de narrativa • Feb 24
WTRG: Pending Merger And 2026 Meeting Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Essential Utilities to about $41.40, roughly $0.77 lower than before. They are factoring in updated fair value estimates and the potential impact of the proposed merger, which has influenced views across the water utility group.Actualización de narrativa • Feb 08
WTRG: Pending Merger And Special Meeting Will Shape Bullish Return Profile
Analysts have lowered their price target on Essential Utilities to about US$42.17 from US$43.00. This change reflects updated assumptions for slightly different fair value, discount rate, growth, and margin profiles in light of the potential merger impact highlighted in recent research.Actualización de narrativa • Jan 24
WTRG: All Stock Merger And Neutral Views Will Shape Future Return Profile
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Essential Utilities at $43.00 as they weigh the modest merger premium, the all-stock structure, and the long timeline to potential regulatory approval highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the merger structure as a potential way to address prior concerns around the combined company, arguing that if the deal is approved it could be harder for skeptics to challenge the investment case.Actualización de narrativa • Jan 08
WTRG: All Stock Merger Terms Will Support Long Term Upside Potential
Analysts now see fair value for Essential Utilities at about $43.00 per share, broadly in line with recent price targets clustered around $43 to $46. This reflects a reset in expectations after the announced all stock merger with American Water.Actualización de narrativa • Dec 25
WTRG: All Stock Merger Premium Will Drive Long Term Upside Outlook
We trim our analyst price target for Essential Utilities to $43.00 from $43.71 as analysts recalibrate expectations following multiple downgrades tied to the announced all stock merger with American Water. Despite solid long term fundamentals, the deal is viewed as offering a relatively modest headline premium and a more balanced near term risk reward profile.Actualización de narrativa • Dec 11
WTRG: Modest Merger Premium Will Shape Long Term Upside Potential
Analysts have lowered their price targets on Essential Utilities by a few dollars into the low to mid $40s. This reflects a more cautious stance on the announced all stock merger with American Water and its relatively modest implied premium.Actualización de narrativa • Nov 26
WTRG: Merger Closing Delay And Modest Premium Will Shape Shareholder Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price targets for Essential Utilities, with average targets now ranging from $43 to $46. This follows the company's announced merger with American Water, as analysts cite a relatively modest premium and new merger dynamics.Actualización de narrativa • Nov 12
WTRG: All-Stock Merger Will Shape Earnings Outlook Amid Downgrades
Analysts have reduced their average price target for Essential Utilities to approximately $44 from prior levels near $47. They cite the company's recently announced all-stock merger with American Water as the primary driver behind the downgrade.Actualización de narrativa • Oct 28
Merger And Sector Downgrades Will Shift Water Demand Outlook Forward
Analysts have lowered their average price target for Essential Utilities from $45.75 to $43.71 per share, citing the announced merger with American Water as well as recent downgrades across the sector. Analyst Commentary Following the announced merger with American Water, analyst sentiment on Essential Utilities has shifted, with perspectives ranging from cautious to selectively optimistic.Actualización de narrativa • Oct 04
Infrastructure Investments And Urbanization Will Drive Water Demand
Essential Utilities' analyst price target has been revised downward from $46.38 to $45.75 per share. This reflects analyst views that, while the company's growth prospects and industry positioning remain solid, updated valuation assumptions modestly temper expectations.Actualización de narrativa • Sep 04
Infrastructure Investments And Urbanization Will Drive Water Demand
Analysts maintained a positive outlook on Essential Utilities, citing reaffirmed EPS growth guidance, strong sector positioning, and consistent execution, resulting in an unchanged consensus price target of $46.38. Analyst Commentary Management's reaffirmation of long-term annual EPS growth guidance of 5%-7%.Artículo de análisis • Aug 06
Results: Essential Utilities, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Essential Utilities, Inc. ( NYSE:WTRG ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead...Artículo de análisis • Aug 03
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.3426
Essential Utilities, Inc. ( NYSE:WTRG ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...Seeking Alpha • Mar 10
Essential Utilities' Secret Growth Engine: PFAS Rules Fuel Expansion
Summary Essential Utilities stock is rated a "Buy" due to its strategic acquisitions of smaller utilities struggling with new PFAS regulations. Management's focus on PFAS mitigation and a $7.8 billion capital investment plan position WTRG for long-term growth and regulatory compliance. Despite missing EPS estimates, WTRG's strong financials and successful rate settlements in Pennsylvania support its 5-7% annual EPS growth target. Risks include regulatory approval for acquisitions and potential stricter PFAS standards, but these also present further acquisition opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 29
Essential Utilities: A SWAN Utility That Screens Cheap
Summary Essential Utilities is a Dividend Aristocrat with 33 years of consecutive dividend growth, offering a compelling investment opportunity at a 25% discount to fair value. The company’s five-year capital spending plan and strong A- credit rating support its targeted annual EPS growth rate of 5%-7% through 2026. WTRG's third-quarter results show solid revenue growth, driven by its Regulated Water segment, despite a 16.7% decline in diluted EPS. With a low payout ratio and consistent dividend growth, WTRG is poised to continue its impressive dividend streak, making it an attractive investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 25
Essential Utilities: Undervalued In A Defensive Sector
Summary Essential Utilities' strong regulatory position and $7.8B capital investment plan are supportive of long-term earnings growth and consistent shareholder returns. Recent quarterly results included a 5.8% YoY revenue increase, driven by higher water sales and regulatory recoveries, with EPS narrowly beating expectations. The company is also committed to dividend growth, with a current forward yield of over 3.25%, and the stock valuation remains favorable compared to recent historical averages. Risks include regulatory delays, weather volatility, and potential capital constraints should interest rates remain elevated and/or the equity market experience a sharp and sustained decline. Overall, Essential Utilities offers reliable income with steady growth potential. I maintain a Buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 15
Essential Utilities: Buy This Dividend Compounder On Sale Now
Summary In the world of dividend growth stocks, water utilities often stand out as shining stars. Essential Utilities' path to 5% to 7% long-term annual adjusted diluted EPS growth remains intact. The water utility targets a conservative debt-to-capital ratio and enjoys a high interest coverage ratio. Shares of Essential Utilities appear to be priced at a 19% discount to fair value. The stock could be positioned for 43% cumulative total returns by the end of 2026. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Nueva narrativa • Aug 22
Innovative Strategies And Environmental Initiatives Propel Growth Amid Regulatory Changes
Implementation of weather normalization and regulatory approval process reform in Pennsylvania are expected to stabilize earnings and support revenue growth through acquisitions.Seeking Alpha • Jul 16
Essential Utilities: A Solid Replacement For T-Bills And Money Markets
Summary Essential Utilities offers a dividend yield of over 3% and is priced well below its historical valuation averages. The company has shown strong profitability metrics and EPS growth over the past decade. I rate Essential Utilities a Buy based on the current share price, which may be undervalued by as much as 20%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 23
Essential Utilities: Why I'm Going To Be Buying More
Summary Over the last several decades, Essential Utilities has proven itself to be one of the premier dividend growth stocks. The water utility has several pending water segment rate cases and a $7.2 billion capital spending plan for the next five years to drive growth. WTRG also enjoys an A- credit rating from S&P on a stable outlook to finance its capital spending. Shares of the water utility could be trading at an 18% discount to fair value. WTRG could be poised to generate 40% cumulative total returns through 2026. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 05
Essential Utilities: A Quality Company With A Favorable Valuation
Summary Essential Utilities has had a long-term performance of 2,600% return since 1994, outperforming the S&P 500. The quality company is currently significantly discounted and therefore offers a good opportunity for value investors. Natural gas prices have a significant impact on Essential Utilities' revenue. Stable dividend growth will probably continue in the following years. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRentabilidad de los accionistas
| WTRG | US Water Utilities | Mercado US | |
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| 7D | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | 4.4% | -1.2% | 19.1% |
Rentabilidad vs. Industria: WTRG igualó a la industria US Water Utilities, que obtuvo un rendimiento del -1.2% el año pasado.
Rentabilidad vs. Mercado: WTRG obtuvo unos resultados inferiores a los del mercado US, que fueron del 19.1% el año pasado.
Volatilidad de los precios
| WTRG volatility | |
|---|---|
| WTRG Average Weekly Movement | 2.9% |
| Water Utilities Industry Average Movement | 3.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Precio estable de las acciones: WTRG no ha tenido una volatilidad de precios significativa en los últimos 3 meses en comparación con el mercado US.
Volatilidad a lo largo del tiempo: La volatilidad semanal de WTRG (3%) se ha mantenido estable durante el año pasado.
Acerca de la empresa
| Fundada | Empleados | CEO | Página web |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | 3,303 | Chris Franklin | www.essential.co |
Essential Utilities, Inc. a través de sus filiales, explota empresas de servicios públicos regulados que prestan servicios de agua, aguas residuales y gas natural en Estados Unidos. La empresa opera a través de los segmentos de agua regulada y gas natural regulado. También ofrece soluciones de protección de líneas de servicio y servicios de reparación a hogares; actividades de comercialización y producción de gas; y servicios de distribución de gas natural.
Resumen de fundamentos de Essential Utilities, Inc.
| Estadísticas fundamentales de WTRG | |
|---|---|
| Capitalización bursátil | US$11.44b |
| Beneficios(TTM) | US$556.97m |
| Ingresos (TTM) | US$2.55b |
20.3x
Ratio precio-beneficio (PE)4.4x
Ratio precio-ventas (PS)¿Está WTRG sobrevalorada?
Ver valor justo y análisis de valoraciónBeneficios e Ingresos
| Cuenta de resultados (TTM) de WTRG | |
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| Ingresos | US$2.55b |
| Coste de los ingresos | US$1.14b |
| Beneficio bruto | US$1.42b |
| Otros gastos | US$860.41m |
| Beneficios | US$556.97m |
Últimos beneficios comunicados
Mar 31, 2026
Próxima fecha de beneficios
Aug 04, 2026
| Beneficios por acción (BPA) | 1.96 |
| Margen bruto | 55.52% |
| Margen de beneficio neto | 21.82% |
| Ratio deuda/patrimonio | 122.4% |
¿Cómo se ha desempeñado WTRG a largo plazo?
Ver rendimiento histórico y comparativaDividendos
3.4%
Rentabilidad actual por dividendo69%
Ratio de pagosAnálisis de la empresa y estado de los datos financieros
| Datos | Última actualización (huso horario UTC) |
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| Análisis de la empresa | 2026/07/31 12:05 |
| Precio de las acciones al final del día | 2026/07/31 00:00 |
| Beneficios | 2026/03/31 |
| Ingresos anuales | 2025/12/31 |
Fuentes de datos
Los datos utilizados en nuestro análisis de empresas proceden de S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Los siguientes datos se utilizan en nuestro modelo de análisis para generar este informe. Los datos están normalizados, lo que puede introducir un retraso desde que la fuente está disponible.
| Paquete | Datos | Marco temporal | Ejemplo Fuente EE.UU. * |
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| Finanzas de la empresa | 10 años |
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| Estimaciones del consenso de analistas | +3 años |
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| Precios de mercado | 30 años |
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| Propiedad | 10 años |
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| Gestión | 10 años |
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| Principales avances | 10 años |
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* Ejemplo para valores de EE.UU., para no EE.UU. se utilizan formularios y fuentes normativas equivalentes.
A menos que se especifique lo contrario, todos los datos financieros se basan en un periodo anual, pero se actualizan trimestralmente. Esto se conoce como datos de los últimos doce meses (TTM) o de los últimos doce meses (LTM). Más información.
Modelo de análisis y copo de nieve
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Métricas industriales y sectoriales
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Fuentes analistas
Essential Utilities, Inc. está cubierta por 19 analistas. 4 de esos analistas presentaron las estimaciones de ingresos o ganancias utilizadas como datos para nuestro informe. Las estimaciones de los analistas se actualizan a lo largo del día.
| Analista | Institución |
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| Jacob Kilstein | Argus Research Company |
| Davis Sunderland | Baird |
| Daniel Ford | Barclays |