Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a publicly traded Utilities sector company. As of May 21, 2026, WTRG trades at $36.54 with a market cap of $10.56B and a P/E ratio of 16.74. WTRG moved -1.44% today. Year to date, WTRG is -3.31%; over the trailing twelve months it is -7.05%. Its 52-week range spans $33.18 to $42.37. Analyst consensus is neutral with an average price target of $39.50. Rallies surfaces WTRG's financials, insider trades, hedge fund holdings, congressional trades, analyst ratings, and AI-generated research below.
PUCO Approves American Water-Essential Utilities Merger Creating 4.7M Water, 740K Gas Customer Base: Ohio Public Utilities Commission approved the all-stock merger between American Water and Essential Utilities, marking the second regulatory sign-off following Kentucky’s approval on April 21, 2026. The combined entity will serve over 4.7 million water connections and 740,000 gas connections, with closing expected by end-Q1 2027.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $36.54 |
| Market Cap | $10.56B |
| P/E Ratio | 16.74 |
| EPS | $2.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
| 52-Week High | $42.37 |
| 52-Week Low | $33.18 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Avg Volume | 0 |
| Revenue (TTM) | $2.47B |
| Net Income | $616.37M |
| Gross Margin | 0.00% |
3 analysts cover WTRG: 0 strong buy, 1 buy, 1 hold, 1 sell, 0 strong sell. Consensus rating is neutral. Average price target: $39.50.