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Essential Utilities (WTRG)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$37.91 USD

37.91
2,110,974

0.00 (0.00%)

Updated Aug 6, 2025 04:00 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 B Growth D Momentum D 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 41% (100 out of 246)

Industry: Utility - Water Supply

Zacks News

Zacks Equity Research

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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American Water (AWK) to Gain From Investments & Acquisitions

American Water Works (AWK) continues to expand operations through acquisitions, and upgrade old and soiled water as well as wastewater pipelines through regular investments.

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Why You Should Add York Water (YORW) to Your Portfolio Now

York Water's (YORW) consistent investments and efficient management of debts make it a solid pick right now.

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Alliant Energy Gains From Diverse Customer Mix, Investments

Despite increasing competition, Alliant Energy (LNT) is poised to benefit from regular investments and steady demand from a diverse customer mix.

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Here's Why You Should Add Pampa Energia to Your Portfolio

Pampa Energia's (PAM) investment plan and earnings growth projections make it an attractive choice at the moment.

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American States Water Strong on Stable Capex & Customer Base

American States Water's (AWR) steadily expanding customer base and judicious investments are likely to drive its operational efficiency.

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4 Reasons to Add Portland General Electric to Your Portfolio

Portland General Electric's (POR) long-term investment plan and earnings growth projections make it an attractive choice at the moment.

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Reasons to Add UGI Corporation (UGI) Stock to Your Portfolio

UGI Corporation (UGI) is a promising bet for investors, given its strong financial position and discreet buyouts to reduce competition.

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4 Reasons to Add Essential Utilities to Your Portfolio Now

Essential Utilities (WTRG) makes a strong case for investment as it continues to benefit from accretive acquisitions and regular capital investments.

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American Water Arm Upgrades Wastewater System, Invests $3.7M

American Water's (AWK) unit Illinois American Water has invested $3.7 million in its acquired Alton Regional Wastewater System to improve the quality of sewer services for customers.

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This is Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Great Dividend Stock

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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Middlesex Water (MSEX) to Invest $3.7M to Upgrade Water Mains

Middlesex Water (MSEX) is set to invest $3.7 million to upgrade drinking water mains for providing high-quality services to customers in the Borough of Metuchen, NJ.

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American Water (AWK) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates

American Water Works' (AWK) second-quarter earnings and revenues are better than expected on account of persistent expansion through acquisitions and organic means.

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Essential (WTRG) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Up Y/Y

Essential Utilities' (WTRG) second-quarter earnings beat estimates. Its top line benefits from higher residential water demand and contribution from the natural gas segment.

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Alliant Energy (LNT) to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?

Alliant Energy's (LNT) second-quarter earnings are likely to have been adversely impacted by drop in demand from commercial and industrial groups due to the pandemic-induced lockdown.

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What's in Store for CenterPoint Energy (CNP) in Q2 Earnings?

CenterPoint's (CNP) Q2 earnings are likely to have been weak owing to reduced demand

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What's in Store for Consolidated Edison's (ED) Q2 Earnings?

Consolidated Edison's (ED) service territories witnessed a favorable mix of weather conditions during the second quarter, which is likely to have boosted revenues.

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American Water (AWK) to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?

American Water's (AWK) second-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from higher demand from residential customers.

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Atmos Energy (ATO) to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store?

Atmos Energy's (ATO) fiscal third-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from higher residential demand and new rates implemented in its service territories.

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q2 Release

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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What to Expect for American States Water's (AWR) Q2 Earnings

New water and electric rates along with perked up water demand amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic are likely to aid American States Water's (AWR) second-quarter 2020 results.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: American Water Works, Essential Utilities, Consolidated Water and American States Water Company

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: American Water Works, Essential Utilities, Consolidated Water and American States Water Company

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Sparkling Outlook for Water Supply Industry Amid Coronavirus

The Utility Water Supply Industry will benefit from rising demand for water, essential for maintaining hygiene and cleanliness to check the spread of COVID-19.

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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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American Water Unit Gets $5.1M Deal to Improve Sewer System

American Water Works' (AWK) unit Contract Services Group receives a $5.1-million contract from the City of Camden to rehabilitate 28 combined sewer regulators and reduce the possibility of flooding.