Essential Utilities (WTRG) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Essential Utilities Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $39.26
High: $40.08
on October 6, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $33.18
High: $41.65
on January 13, 2025
on April 4, 2025
All-Time High: $54.52 on February 17, 2020
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$11.1B
EPS
2.33
P/E Ratio (TTM)
16.90
Forward P/E
18.49
P/B Ratio
1.64
PEG Ratio
0.47
Div. Yield
3.53%
ROE
10.03%
Beta
0.809
Debt to Equity
116.11
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
60.14%
Operating Margin
35.92%
Profit Margin
27.62%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
3.14%
Return on Equity (TTM)
10.03%
EBITDA
$1.3B
Net Income (TTM)
$645.8M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$8.51
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
18.50%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
43.00%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$1.32
Current Dividend Yield
3.53%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.77%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$1.24
3-Year Total Dividends
$3.72
Ex-Dividend Date
May 13, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Utilities WTRG | 11.12B Large-cap | 1.94% | 1.92% | 7.07% | -3.10% | 9.27% | 2.95% | -2.86% | -5.43% |
| American Water Works AWK | 26.93B Large-cap | 1.39% | -0.77% | -0.73% | -2.40% | 12.18% | 0.05% | 8.18% | -10.78% |
| American States AWR | 2.78B Mid-cap | -1.61% | -3.80% | -7.57% | -6.27% | -7.72% | -14.96% | -16.73% | -8.94% |
| California Water CWT | 2.70B Mid-cap | 0.40% | -1.71% | 0.00% | -4.13% | 1.72% | -13.06% | -16.70% | -1.58% |
| SJW SJW | 1.88B Small-cap | 0.73% | -0.42% | 2.09% | 11.81% | 7.49% | -10.25% | -17.59% | -19.54% |
| Aris Water Solutions ARIS | 1.44B Small-cap | -1.24% | 0.38% | 2.45% | -8.12% | -2.29% | 37.24% | 72.67% | 66.99% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
0.18%
Institutional Ownership
82.31%
Shares Short
5M
Short Ratio
2.59
Short % of Shares Outstanding
2.01%
Average 10-Day Volume
2M
Average 90-Day Volume
2M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WTRG's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Essential Utilities reached a high of $41.65 (on April 4, 2025) and a low of $33.18 (on January 13, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for WTRG?
- Curious about Essential Utilities's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 11.12B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 16.90, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 18.49.
- Does WTRG pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Essential Utilities is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 3.53%, and the company has paid an average of $1.24 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Essential Utilities's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Essential Utilities, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return American Water Works
AWK26.93B Utilities Utilities - Regulated Water 0.05% 8.18% American States
AWR2.78B Utilities Utilities - Regulated Water -14.96% -16.73% California Water
CWT2.70B Utilities Utilities - Regulated Water -13.06% -16.70% SJW
SJW1.88B Utilities Utilities - Regulated Water -10.25% -17.59% Aris Water Solutions
ARIS1.44B Utilities Utilities - Regulated Water 37.24% 72.67% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Essential Utilities Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Essential Utilities's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 10.03%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 116.11, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 60.14%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for WTRG?
- Looking at Essential Utilities's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $2B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 18.50%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 43.00%.
- How much of WTRG stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Essential Utilities stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.18% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 82.31%.
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