Essential Utilities/$WTRG
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About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024.
Ticker
$WTRG
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Water Utilities
Headquarters
Employees
3,291
ISIN
US29670G1022
Website
WTRG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$11B
16.95
$2.23
0.84
$1.30
3.44%
Price and volume
Market cap
$11B
Beta
0.84
52-week high
$41.78
52-week low
$33.18
Average daily volume
1.8M
Dividend rate
$1.30
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.654
Quick ratio
0.504
Long term debt to equity
116.887
Total debt to equity
120.073
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
57.38%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.77%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,239.994
Gross margin (TTM)
59.00%
Net profit margin (TTM)
27.17%
Operating margin (TTM)
38.13%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-5.47%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$690,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.04%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.78%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
16.953
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.601
Price to book
1.62
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.54
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-20.048
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-4.99%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-188.85%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.44%
Forward dividend yield
3.44%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
16.41%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
5.24%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.23%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
11.11%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.11%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.27%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.75%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.09%
What the Analysts think about WTRG
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Essential Utilities stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Essential Utilities reported a 17% increase in earnings per share to $2.17 for the full year 2024, indicating strong financial performance. (essential.co)
The company invested approximately $1.3 billion in infrastructure improvements in 2024, with plans to invest $7.8 billion from 2025 to 2029, demonstrating a commitment to long-term growth. (essential.co)
Essential Utilities has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting strong ESG practices. (stocktitan.net)
The regulated natural gas segment reported revenues of $843.0 million in 2024, down from $863.8 million in 2023, primarily due to lower purchased gas costs. (essential.co)
Operations and maintenance expenses increased to $587.3 million in 2024 from $575.5 million in 2023, reflecting higher costs that could impact profitability. (essential.co)
The company plans to raise approximately $315 million in equity through the At-The-Market equity program in 2025, which could dilute existing shareholders' value. (essential.co)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jun 2025.
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WTRG News
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ADDING and REPLACING WATT Fuel Cell Completes Installation of its Latest Generation Fuel Cell System, WATT HOME™, within Peoples Natural Gas Service Territory
Business Wire·4 weeks ago
Small Actions, Essential Impact: Essential Utilities Improves Communities During Month-Long 2025 Earth Day Celebration
Business Wire·2 months ago
Essential Utilities Named to USA TODAY's America's Climate Leaders 2025 List
Business Wire·2 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Essential Utilities stock?
Essential Utilities (WTRG) has a market cap of $11B as of June 25, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Essential Utilities stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock is 16.95 as of June 25, 2025.
Does Essential Utilities stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 25, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.302 and the yield is 3.44%. Essential Utilities has a payout ratio of 57.38% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Essential Utilities dividend payment date?
The next Essential Utilities (WTRG) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Essential Utilities?
Essential Utilities (WTRG) has a beta rating of 0.84. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.