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Essential Utilities (WTRG)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$38.18 USD

38.18
2,419,489

+1.38 (3.75%)

Updated Aug 1, 2025 03:59 PM ET

After-Market: $38.20 +0.02 (0.05%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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2-Buy of 5   2      

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value C Growth C Momentum C VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 35% (85 out of 246)

Industry: Utility - Water Supply

Zacks News

Zacks Equity Research

Essential Utilities Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Up Y/Y

WTRG posts strong second-quarter results with earnings and revenues increasing 37.5% and 18.7%, respectively, fueled by rate hikes and segment strength.

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Essential Utilities (WTRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +31.03% and +8.76%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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American Water Works' Q2 Earnings Lag, Revenues Beat Estimates

AWK's second-quarter earnings narrowly missed estimates, but revenues rose 11% on rate hikes and acquisitions, narrowing 2025 earnings per share guidance.

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Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes? Let's find out.

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Dominion Energy to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?

D is likely to post strong second-quarter results on higher demand, new rates and nuclear credits despite headwinds.

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Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Essential Utilities (WTRG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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MYR Group to Release Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?

MYRG's second-quarter earnings per share are expected to increase by 271%, fueled by data centers, clean energy and expanding market momentum.

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American Water Works to Release Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

AWK's second-quarter results are likely to benefit from new rates, acquisitions and capital upgrades.

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Why This 1 Momentum Stock Could Be a Great Addition to Your Portfolio

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Essential Utilities (WTRG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Are You a Growth Investor? This 1 Stock Could Be the Perfect Pick

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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American States Water Rides on Investments & Long-Term Contracts

AWR's strategic capital investment plans in upgrading infrastructure and long-term contracts with military bases should boost its overall performance.

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes? Let's find out.

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Essential Utilities Rides on Investments & Expanding Customer Base

WTRG targets $7.8B in infrastructure upgrades through 2029, while acquisitions continue to expand its customer base.

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California Water Boosts Wastewater Operations Through Silverwood Deal

CWT expands into Silverwood's wastewater systems, boosting sustainability and growth across California's water sector.

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Why This 1 Growth Stock Could Be a Great Addition to Your Portfolio

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 2.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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Consolidated Water Raises Shareholders' Value, Hikes Dividend by 47.4%

CWCO raises shareholder returns. Strong momentum from desalination and service expansion will continue to boost the prospects of the company.

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California Water to Buy Casa Loma & Palm Mutual Water Utility Assets

CWT inks deals to acquire Casa Loma and Palm Mutual systems, boosting its presence in the Bakersfield region.

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American Water Works' Subsidiary Acquires Mesa Del Sol Water System

AWK's unit completes the acquisition of the Mesa Del Sol water system in the Corral de Tierra area of Salinas. This should help AWK expand its operations.

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Consolidated Water's Q1 Earnings and Sales Beat Estimates, Stock Up

CWCO's first-quarter earnings are better than expected. The company receives a new concession to operate its Grand Cayman water utility project.

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Essential Utilities Q1 Earnings & Sales Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y

WTRG's first-quarter earnings are better than expected. Rate hikes and higher natural gas volumes have contributed to the first-quarter performance.

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Essential Utilities (WTRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 28.75% and 13.34%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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American States Water Q1 Earnings In Line With Estimates, Sales Up Y/Y

AWR's first-quarter 2025 earnings and revenues increase year over year. However, operating expenses rise during the same period.

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UGI (UGI) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates

UGI (UGI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 22.78% and 1.14%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?