Essential Utilities, Inc.

Report azionario NYSE:WTRG

Capitalizzazione di mercato: US$10.8b

Essential Utilities Performance degli utili passati

Criteri Il passato verificati 3/6

Essential Utilities ha registrato una crescita degli utili a un tasso medio annuo di 11.5%, mentre il settore Water Utilities ha registrato utili in crescita a un tasso medio annuo di 8.3%. I ricavi sono stati in crescita a un tasso medio annuo di 5.6%. Il ritorno sul capitale proprio di Essential Utilities è 9% e ha margini netti di 24.9%.

Informazioni chiave

11.45%

Tasso di crescita degli utili

9.42%

Tasso di crescita dell'EPS

Water Utilities Crescita del settore8.91%
Tasso di crescita dei ricavi5.61%
Rendimento del capitale proprio8.99%
Margine netto24.91%
Prossimo aggiornamento sugli utili07 May 2026

Aggiornamenti sulle prestazioni recenti

Recent updates

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.

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.

Essential Utilities: Not Too Late To Buy Now

Apr 04

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

Results: Essential Utilities, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

Aug 06
Results: Essential Utilities, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.3426

Aug 03
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.3426

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)

Jul 14
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)

We Think Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Jun 29
We Think Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)

May 29
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)

Essential Utilities' Secret Growth Engine: PFAS Rules Fuel Expansion

Mar 10

Essential Utilities: A SWAN Utility That Screens Cheap

Dec 29

Essential Utilities: Undervalued In A Defensive Sector

Nov 25

Essential Utilities: Buy This Dividend Compounder On Sale Now

Sep 15
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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.

Essential Utilities: A Solid Replacement For T-Bills And Money Markets

Jul 16

Essential Utilities: Why I'm Going To Be Buying More

May 23

Essential Utilities: A Quality Company With A Favorable Valuation

May 05

Essential Utilities: A High-Quality Dividend Grower To Buy At A Discount

Mar 29

Ripartizione dei ricavi e delle spese

Come Essential Utilities guadagna e spende denaro. In base agli ultimi utili dichiarati, su base LTM.


Storico di utili e ricavi

NYSE:WTRG Ricavi, spese e utili (USD Millions )
DataRicaviUtiliSpese G+ASpese di R&S
31 Dec 252,47561610
30 Sep 252,38066810
30 Jun 252,33864600
31 Mar 252,25861300
31 Dec 242,086595-10
30 Sep 241,961546-30
30 Jun 241,937557-40
31 Mar 241,939573-40
31 Dec 232,054498-40
30 Sep 232,280478-20
30 Jun 232,303466-40
31 Mar 232,315457-60
31 Dec 222,288465-80
30 Sep 222,118467-100
30 Jun 222,046449-90
31 Mar 221,994447-90
31 Dec 211,878432-70
30 Sep 211,816418-60
30 Jun 211,803423-40
31 Mar 211,791417-20
31 Dec 201,46328510
30 Sep 201,21524620
30 Jun 201,11027940
31 Mar 2094425950
31 Dec 1989022560
30 Sep 19869157110
30 Jun 19852146100
31 Mar 1984515890
31 Dec 1883819280
30 Sep 1883624910
30 Jun 1882524710
31 Mar 18816242-10
31 Dec 1781024050
30 Sep 1780323600
30 Jun 1781523300
31 Mar 1781523210
31 Dec 1682023400
30 Sep 1682021300
30 Jun 1681520700
31 Mar 1681620500
31 Dec 1581420200
30 Sep 1580922200
30 Jun 1579822300

Guadagni di qualità: WTRG ha guadagni di alta qualità.

Margine di profitto in crescita: Gli attuali margini di profitto netti di WTRG (24.9%) sono inferiori rispetto allo scorso anno (28.5%).


Flusso di cassa libero e analisi degli utili


Analisi della crescita degli utili nel passato

Andamento degli utili: Gli utili di WTRG sono cresciuti del 11.5% all'anno negli ultimi 5 anni.

Accelerare la crescita: La crescita degli utili di WTRG nell'ultimo anno ( 3.5% ) è inferiore alla media quinquennale ( 11.5% all'anno).

Guadagni vs Settore: La crescita degli utili WTRG nell'ultimo anno ( 3.5% ) ha superato la percentuale del settore Water Utilities 2.9%.


Rendimento del capitale proprio

ROE elevato: Il Return on Equity ( 9% ) di WTRG è considerato basso.


Rendimento delle attività


Rendimento del capitale investito


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Analisi aziendale e situazione dei dati finanziari

DatiUltimo aggiornamento (ora UTC)
Analisi dell'azienda2026/05/04 15:31
Prezzo dell'azione a fine giornata2026/05/04 00:00
Utili2025/12/31
Utili annuali2025/12/31

Fonti dei dati

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PacchettoDatiTempisticaEsempio Fonte USA *
Dati finanziari della società10 anni
  • Conto economico
  • Rendiconto finanziario
  • Bilancio
Stime di consenso degli analisti+3 anni
  • Previsioni finanziarie
  • Obiettivi di prezzo degli analisti
Prezzi di mercato30 anni
  • Prezzi delle azioni
  • Dividendi, scissioni e azioni
Proprietà10 anni
  • Top azionisti
  • Insider trading
Gestione10 anni
  • Team di leadership
  • Consiglio di amministrazione
Sviluppi principali10 anni
  • Annunci aziendali

* Esempio per i titoli statunitensi, per i titoli non statunitensi si utilizzano forme e fonti normative equivalenti.

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Fonti analitiche

Essential Utilities, Inc. è coperta da 20 analisti. 4 di questi analisti ha fornito le stime di fatturato o di utile utilizzate come input per il nostro report. Le stime degli analisti vengono aggiornate nel corso della giornata.

AnalistaIstituzione
Jacob KilsteinArgus Research Company
Davis SunderlandBaird
Daniel FordBarclays