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Essential Utilities - WTRG Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $44.00
  • Forecasted Upside: 21.01%
  • Number of Analysts: 5
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$36.36 As of 12/20/2024 06:31 PM ET
▲ +0.18 (0.50%)

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Analyst Price Target for WTRG

Analyst Price Target is $44.00
▲ +21.01% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 5 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Essential Utilities in the last 3 months. The average price target is $44.00, with a high forecast of $46.00 and a low forecast of $41.00. The average price target represents a 21.01% upside from the last price of $36.36.

This chart shows the closing price for WTRG for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 5 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Essential Utilities. This rating has held steady since October 2024, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/28/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/26/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/22/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/21/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/21/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/7/2024Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$44.00 ➝ $41.00
11/6/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$45.00 ➝ $46.00
11/5/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $43.00
10/7/2024Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$44.00
9/20/2024Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingBuy$45.00
8/8/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$42.00 ➝ $45.00
8/7/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$43.00 ➝ $45.00
7/31/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$42.00 ➝ $45.00
5/6/2024Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$44.00 ➝ $43.00
3/4/2024Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $42.00
11/3/2023Edward JonesUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/4/2023UBS GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$46.00 ➝ $45.00
9/28/2023Northcoast ResearchUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$42.00
5/18/2023Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
3/16/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform$54.00
2/28/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$53.00 ➝ $52.00
2/6/2023UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$54.00 ➝ $55.00
12/14/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$53.00
11/29/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$45.00 ➝ $52.00
10/20/2022Evercore ISILower Target$44.00
9/9/2022Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$52.00
8/18/2022HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$53.00 ➝ $57.00
8/5/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$50.00 ➝ $54.00
7/18/2022Northcoast ResearchInitiated CoverageBuy
7/18/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$54.00 ➝ $51.00
5/10/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$53.00 ➝ $50.00
4/19/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$50.00 ➝ $53.00
4/8/2022HSBCDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$53.00
3/15/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$51.00 ➝ $52.00
3/10/2022Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$52.00 ➝ $53.00
12/8/2021BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $56.00
8/6/2021Evercore ISIReiterated RatingHold$52.00
7/15/2021BarclaysLower TargetAverage ➝ Equal Weight$51.00 ➝ $50.00
7/13/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeConviction-Buy ➝ Buy
5/25/2021BarclaysBoost TargetAverage ➝ Equal Weight$47.00 ➝ $51.00
1/22/2021BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$50.00 ➝ $55.00
1/21/2021US Capital AdvisorsInitiated CoverageHold
1/13/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$46.00 ➝ $53.00
11/18/2020BarclaysBoost TargetPositive ➝ Equal Weight$45.00 ➝ $50.00
10/19/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Conviction-Buy
9/14/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$45.00
8/10/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
7/15/2020BarclaysInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$45.00
6/5/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$43.00 ➝ $45.00
5/13/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuy$49.00
4/24/2020Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageOutperform$49.00
4/15/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$45.00
3/11/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$45.00 ➝ $48.00
2/28/2020Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$44.00 ➝ $50.00
(Data available from 12/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.25 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 24 very positive mentions
  • 19 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
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5/25/2024
  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/24/2024
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/24/2024
  • 17 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/23/2024
  • 16 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/22/2024
  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/22/2024
  • 20 very positive mentions
  • 24 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/21/2024
  • 29 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/21/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 29 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Essential Utilities logo
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. In addition, the company provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households. It 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.
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Today's Range

Now: $36.36
Low: $36.05
High: $36.58

50 Day Range

MA: $39.19
Low: $36.18
High: $40.55

52 Week Range

Now: $36.36
Low: $33.57
High: $41.78

Volume

5,381,192 shs

Average Volume

1,527,723 shs

Market Capitalization

$9.98 billion

P/E Ratio

18.18

Dividend Yield

3.60%

Beta

0.85

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Essential Utilities?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Essential Utilities in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Robert W. Baird, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Essential Utilities?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Essential Utilities in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $44.00, suggesting a possible upside of 21.0%. Robert W. Baird has the highest price target set, predicting WTRG will reach $46.00 in the next twelve months. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $41.00 for Essential Utilities in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Essential Utilities?

Essential Utilities currently has 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Essential Utilities?

Other companies that are similar to Essential Utilities include Xcel Energy, Exelon, Cheniere Energy Partners, Fortis and Alliant Energy. Learn More about companies similar to Essential Utilities.

How do I contact Essential Utilities' investor relations team?

Essential Utilities' physical mailing address is 762 W. LANCASTER AVENUE, BRYN MAWR PA, 19010. The company's listed phone number is (610) 527-8000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Essential Utilities is www.essential.co. Learn More about contacing Essential Utilities investor relations.