Essential Utilities, Inc. WTRG
Company Overview
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; gas marketing and production activities; and natural gas distribution services. The company serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Why Investors Should Care
Trades at a P/E of 20.3, below the sector median of 21.5.
Maintains a net profit margin of 21.8%.
Offers a dividend yield of 3.62%.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $2.47B (+18.6% YoY); net profit $616.37M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +10.0%, earnings -23.3%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 2.6%, profit CAGR 9.8%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 2.65% |
| 1 Year: | 10.00% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 9.83% |
| 1 Year: | -23.30% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +8.19% |
| 6 Months: | +4.85% |
| 3 Months: | +5.28% |
| 1 Month: | +4.79% |
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- RSI (14)56.86 · Neutral
P/E of 20.33 is below the sector median of 21.51 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Excellent profit margin of 21.8%.
- Attractive dividend yield of 3.62%.
CONS
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Utilities).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WTRG Essential Utilities, Inc. | 39.85 | 20.33 | $11.30B | 3.62% | 5.07% | 8.34% | 2.65% | 9.83% |
| 2 | NEE NextEra Energy, Inc. SPX | 86.92 | 22.06 | $181.28B | 2.78% | 4.36% | 10.32% | 4.12% | 8.76% |
| 3 | SO The Southern Company SPX | 94.54 | 24.18 | $106.58B | 3.17% | 5.25% | 10.99% | 3.71% | 5.23% |
| 4 | DUK Duke Energy Corporation SPX | 125.43 | 19.39 | $97.78B | 3.36% | 4.94% | 9.66% | 5.53% | 6.88% |
| 5 | CEG Constellation Energy Corporation NDXSPXAI | 262.75 | 22.93 | $93.83B | 0.66% | 6.26% | 16.10% | 5.18% | 31.53% |
| 6 | AEP American Electric Power Company, Inc. NDXSPX | 127.85 | 18.91 | $69.56B | 2.94% | 5.68% | 12.58% | 3.66% | 15.77% |
| 7 | D Dominion Energy, Inc. SPX | 69.17 | 20.23 | $60.84B | 3.77% | 4.19% | 9.79% | 0.61% | 0.93% |
| 8 | SRE Sempra SPX | 88.55 | 30.12 | $57.89B | 2.82% | 3.46% | 5.69% | 3.05% | 3.18% |
| 9 | ETR Entergy Corporation SPX | 107.62 | 27.31 | $50.21B | 2.22% | 5.00% | 10.75% | 1.44% | 2.17% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 783.63M | 514.91M | 476.97M | 699.11M | 861.76M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 322.46M | 205.25M | 175.59M | 340.12M | 414.41M |
| Gross Profit | - | 461.16M | 309.66M | 301.38M | 358.99M | 447.35M |
| Operating Expenses | - | 122.26M | 124.39M | 131.61M | 131.99M | 136.71M |
| Operating Income | - | 338.90M | 185.27M | 169.77M | 227.00M | 310.64M |
| EBITDA | - | 444.64M | 295.73M | 285.71M | 340.29M | 428.81M |
| Interest Expense | - | 82.06M | 79.81M | 82.27M | 84.94M | 87.31M |
| Pretax Income | - | 263.19M | 112.40M | 96.38M | 147.84M | 230.78M |
| Tax Provision | - | -20.59M | 4.57M | 4.30M | 15.17M | 6.39M |
| Net Income | - | 283.79M | 107.83M | 92.08M | 132.68M | 224.39M |
| Diluted EPS | - | 1.03 | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.47 | 0.79 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 2.29B | 2.05B | 2.09B | 2.47B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 1.22B | 927.82M | 864.26M | 1.04B |
| Gross Profit | - | 1.07B | 1.13B | 1.22B | 1.43B |
| Operating Expenses | - | 411.20M | 433.90M | 464.19M | 510.24M |
| Operating Income | - | 661.19M | 692.10M | 757.67M | 920.95M |
| EBITDA | - | 1.01B | 1.06B | 1.25B | 1.37B |
| Interest Expense | - | 238.12M | 283.36M | 302.47M | 329.08M |
| Pretax Income | - | 450.91M | 431.78M | 573.48M | 619.81M |
| Tax Provision | - | -14.33M | -66.44M | -21.84M | 3.44M |
| Net Income | - | 465.24M | 498.23M | 595.31M | 616.37M |
| Diluted EPS | - | 1.77 | 1.86 | 2.17 | 2.20 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 15.72B | 16.84B | 18.03B | 19.46B |
| Current Assets | - | 658.16M | 491.98M | 485.91M | 610.40M |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 11.40M | 4.61M | 9.16M | 34.78M |
| Inventory | - | 199.74M | 112.67M | 93.93M | 112.45M |
| Receivables | - | 265.50M | 199.99M | 211.17M | 257.74M |
| Total Liabilities | - | 10.34B | 10.95B | 11.83B | 12.61B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 1.02B | 797.93M | 974.67M | 764.48M |
| Long Term Debt | - | 6.37B | 6.83B | 7.37B | 8.11B |
| Total Debt | - | 6.84B | 7.09B | 7.73B | 8.30B |
| Total Equity | - | 5.38B | 5.90B | 6.20B | 6.86B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 266.97M | 276.60M | 278.21M | 286.51M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 600.31M | 933.59M | 770.34M | 1.01B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.18B | -1.22B | -1.16B | -1.51B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 578.83M | 281.36M | 397.48M | 525.91M |
| Capital Expenditure | -1.06B | -1.20B | -1.33B | -1.43B |
| Free Cash Flow | -462.46M | -265.52M | -559.40M | -419.52M |
| Net Change in Cash | 831.00K | -6.79M | 4.54M | 25.62M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 46.9% | 54.8% | 58.6% | 57.8% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 28.9% | 33.7% | 36.3% | 37.2% |
| Net Margin % | - | 20.3% | 24.3% | 28.5% | 24.9% |
| ROE % | - | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| ROCE % | - | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 11.13% | 31.57M | $1.26B |
| 2 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.81% | 16.49M | $657.10M |
| 3 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.46% | 12.66M | $504.57M |
| 4 | State Street Corporation | 4.38% | 12.43M | $495.39M |
| 5 | Nordea Investment Management AB | 2.64% | 7.49M | $298.34M |
| 6 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 1.84% | 5.22M | $208.18M |
| 7 | Amundi | 1.60% | 4.54M | $180.90M |
| 8 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.51% | 4.27M | $170.15M |
| 9 | Millennium Management Llc | 1.43% | 4.06M | $161.89M |
| 10 | Legal & General Group PLC | 1.20% | 3.41M | $135.84M |
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WTRG — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)?
As of 2026-08-02 19:16 PDT, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) trades at $39.85 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $36.03 to $41.27.
What is the market capitalisation of WTRG?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) has a market capitalisation of $11.30B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of WTRG?
WTRG trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.33. The industry average P/E is 21.51. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.64.
Does WTRG pay a dividend?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) currently offers a dividend yield of 3.62%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of WTRG?
WTRG has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.34%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.07%.
Is WTRG a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.