Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 3, 2026

Top 25 Dividend Stock Opportunities For September 2026

I present a screened list of 25 quality dividend growth stocks for September, emphasizing fundamental growth, economic moats, and yields above 2.5%. The top 25 stocks average a 3.11% yield and are undervalued by ~11% per Dividend Yield Theory, with a projected future CAGR of 14.43%. Key opportunities include high-yielders (e.g., Pepsi, American Tower); fast dividend growers (Autoliv, Yum China Brands); and deeply discounted names (Zoetis, Accenture).

Seeking Alpha • Sep 1, 2026

Will Customer Growth Support Essential Utilities ' Long-Term Earnings?

WTRG's expanding customer base, acquisitions and infrastructure spending support its long-term earnings growth potential.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 31, 2026

American Water and Essential Utilities Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Proposed Merger

CAMDEN, N.J. and BRYN MAWR, Pa.

PRNewsWire • Aug 17, 2026

These 11 midcaps are popular right now among investment newsletters but not because of their market valuations

Are midcap stocks a distinct asset class in their own right? I'm referring to stocks that are larger than small-cap stocks but smaller than the large caps. To the extent such stocks constitute a separate asset class, some of their returns will be a function of being a member of that class.

Market Watch • Aug 11, 2026

Before You Dig a Hole, Make 811 Your Goal: Essential Utilities Recognizes 811 Day and the Importance of Safe Digging

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #811--With construction season at its summertime peak, Essential Utilities and its subsidiaries, Aqua Water and Peoples Natural Gas, urge customers and contractors to recognize 811 Day and take great care with all digging and excavation practices. Tuesday, August 11 (8-11) brings a clear reminder of the importance of a simple and safety-first call to 811, the national number to report projects involving excavation and request utilities like Peoples and Aqua mark nearb.

Business Wire • Aug 10, 2026

Essential Utilities Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Essential Utilities NYSE: WTRG reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $0.37 per share, compared with $0.38 per share in the prior-year quarter, as higher regulatory recoveries and water volumes were offset by lower gas volumes, increased operating expenses, depreciation and interest costs.

MarketBeat • Aug 9, 2026

Dividend Announcements: July 25-31, 2026

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. This week, 18 stocks announced dividend increases (including two stocks I own), and two declared special dividends. CTAS and HWM stand out for quality, both rated Excellent, and both raising dividends by double digits. WING is the most undervalued, trading 36.06% below fair value, with a strong 17.65% 5-year dividend growth rate but weak credit metrics.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 9, 2026

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Aug 5, 2026

WTRG Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Beat on Water Growth

WTRG's Q2 revenues rise 3.1% and beat estimates as water sales climb 7.6%, while merger costs and interest weigh on profit.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 5, 2026