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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

American Water (AWK) Unit to Acquire Water Assets for $2.7M

American Water Works (AWK) unit Illinois American Water continues to expand operations through acquisitions and ensures to make necessary investments for upgrading acquired assets.

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Why Is Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 7.3% Since Last Earnings Report?

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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American Water's (AWK) Arm to Invest $2M in Water Mains

American Water Works (AWK) announced its New Jersey arm will invest $2 million to upgrade old water mains and provide high-quality services to its customers.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights American Water Works Company, Essential Utilities, The York Water Co. and Global Water Resources

American Water Works Company, Essential Utilities, The York Water Co. and Global Water Resources are part of the Zacks Industry Outlook article.

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4 Water Utility Stocks to Watch in a Challenging Industry

Water Utility companies like AWK, WTRG, YORW and GWRS are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments will enable them to serve customers efficiently.

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California Water's (CWT) Arm Buys Driftwood Valley Water Assets

California Water Service's (CWT) subsidiary, Washington Water Service, acquired Driftwood Valley Association's water assets, further expanding its operations.

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Consolidated Water (CWCO) Q3 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat

Consolidated Water's (CWCO) third-quarter earnings were lower than expected. The revival of tourist activities in Cayman Islands will drive demand for water and boost the company's prospects.

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American States Water (AWR) Q3 Earnings & Sales Miss Estimates

American States Water's (AWR) third-quarter earnings were lower than estimates. The delay in receiving approval on pending water rate case impacted third-quarter results.

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates

Essential Utilities' (WTRG) third-quarter earnings were better than expected and the company continues to expand its operations through acquisitions and organic means.

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Essential Utilities (WTRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 13.04% and 15.59%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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American Water Works (AWK) Beats on Q3 Earnings, Ups Capex

American Water Works' (AWK) third-quarter earnings were better than expected and the company continued to benefit from new rates and expand operations through acquisitions and organic means.

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

Essential Utilities (WTRG) doesn't possess 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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California Water (CWT) Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Beat

California Water Service's (CWT) third-quarter earnings are lower than expected. CWT reiterates its long-term capital expenditure plan to strengthen infrastructure.

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California Water Service (CWT) Arm to Buy Keauhou Sewer Assets

California Water Service's (CWT) unit, Hawaii Water Service, gets the necessary nod to acquire the wastewater system assets of Keauhou Community Services, which will further expand its operation in the region.

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Primo Water (PRMW) Unit Acquires Crystal Spring Water Company

Primo Water (PRMW) continues to expand its operations domestically and internationally through well-planned strategic acquisitions that align with its long-term goals.

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American Water (AWK) Unit to Acquire Sewer Assets for $231M

American Water's (AWK) unit Pennsylvania American Water is set to acquire wastewater assets for $231.5 million and invest $75 million to improve the infrastructure of the acquired assets.

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California Water's (CWT) Arm Gets Nod to Acquire Stroh's Water

California Water's (CWT) unit, Washington Water Service, gets the approval to acquire the assets of Stroh's Water Company and further expand its customer base.

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American Water's (AWK) Arm to Spend $10M on Water Mains

American Water Works (AWK) unit New Jersey American Water decides to invest $10 million to replace the aging water mains and continue to provide high-quality services to its customers.

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American Water Works (AWK) Investments Aid Amid Rate Hikes

American Water Works (AWK) continues to expand and strengthen operations via planned investment and customer additions but rising interest rates are a concern.

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American Water's (AWK) Pennsylvania Arm to Invest in Upgrades

American Water's (AWK) Pennsylvanian unit will invest $2.8 million to replace nearly 10,000 feet of aging water mains in Scranton and continue to provide high-quality services.

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) to Gain From Investment, Buyouts

Essential Utilities (WTRG), with its steady investment and strategic acquisitions, is poised for growth. However, demand fluctuations related to weather and rising interest rates are headwinds.

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American Water (AWK) Illinois Unit Acquires Assets for $11M

American Water Works (AWK) arm Illinois American Water buys assets of the City of Villa Grove. It plans to invest $21 million in the next seven years to upgrade the infrastructure of acquired assets.

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American Water's (AWK) New Jersey Arm to Invest in Upgrades

American Water' (AWK) unit, New Jersey American Water, will invest $5 million to replace its aging water and wastewater mains in Ocean City, and continue to provide high-quality services to customers.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights American Water Works Essential Utilities, SJW Group and The York Water Company

American Water Works, Essential Utilities, SJW Group and The York Water Company are part of Zacks Industry Outlook article.

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4 Water Utility Stocks to Watch in a Prospering Industry

Water Utility companies like AWK, WTRG, SJW and YORW are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments will enable them to serve customers efficiently.