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Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG)

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Key data on WTRG

Market cap

$10.72B

EPS

1.96

P/E ratio

19.3

Price to sales

4.24

Dividend yield

3.627%

Beta

0.656736

Price on WTRG

Previous close

$37.29

Today's open

$37.48

Day's range

$37.19 - $38

52 week range

$36.11 - $42.37

Profile about WTRG

CEO

Christopher H. Franklin

Employees

3303

Headquarters

Bryn Mawr, PA

Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Shares outstanding

283632983

Issue type

Common Stock

WTRG industries and sectors

Utilities

Regulated Utilities

News on WTRG

American Water and Essential Utilities Proposed Merger Progresses with Approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission

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

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PRNewsWire • Jun 22, 2026

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Down 2.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

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

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Zacks Investment Research • Jun 5, 2026

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AWK Concludes the Acquisition of Nexus Utility Assets for $315 Million

American Water Works closes a $315M Nexus deal across eight states, adding 47,000 customers as it pushes acquisitions and a $3.7B 2026 capex plan.

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Zacks Investment Research • Jun 2, 2026

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Top 25 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For June 2026

My updated dividend stock screening highlights 25 U.S. stocks with strong yields, fundamental growth, and substantial undervaluation for June 2026 consideration. The top 25 list averages a 3.29% yield and ~28% undervaluation, with a projected future CAGR of 14.63%, outperforming the broader screened universe. Key opportunities include high-yielders like Comcast (5.25%) and Paychex (4.98%) and fast dividend growers such as Autoliv (38.15% DGR) and Penske Automotive (33.37% DGR).

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Seeking Alpha • Jun 1, 2026

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American Water and Essential Utilities Proposed Merger Progresses with Approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

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

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PRNewsWire • May 14, 2026

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These 10 ‘HALO' stocks protect your portfolio from the AI bubble

These high capital-intensity, asset-heavy companies offer a proven hedge against tech-market volatility.

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Market Watch • May 12, 2026

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Essential Utilities Thinks Globally and Acts Locally by Improving Communities During Month-Long 2026 Earth Day Celebration

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) successfully concluded its fifth annual Essential Earth Day campaign, a 30-day effort dedicated to environmental stewardship and community engagement. This year's effort resulted in record-breaking achievements, reaffirming Essential's commitment to protecting the environment and safeguarding natural resources. Donated nearly $1.3 million in grants supporting dozens of organizations working on environmental projects and STEM.

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Business Wire • May 11, 2026

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Essential Utilities Q1 Earnings Lag, Revenues Surpass Estimates

WTRG Q1 EPS misses estimates, but revenues jump to $862M and beat forecasts as merger approvals with American Water Works advance.

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Zacks Investment Research • May 8, 2026

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Essential Utilities Marks Drinking Water Week 2026 With Record Infrastructure Investment, Industry-Leading Compliance

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week (May 3–9, 2026), the annual observance led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) that recognizes the critical role safe, clean drinking water plays in public health and quality of life. As the company marks this year's celebration, Essential Utilities reflects on a year of record performance through its water utility, Aqua – delivering safe,.

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Business Wire • May 8, 2026

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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Seeking Alpha • May 7, 2026

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