Essential Utilities, Inc.
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See all $WTRG insider activity →Essential Utilities (WTRG) has paid quarterly dividends for over 80 years, with 36 increases in the last 35 years. The next payment is scheduled for Dec. 1. The company serves 5.5 million people across nine states, providing water, wastewater, and natural gas services.
UBS maintained its 'Buy' rating on Essential Utilities (WTRG) but lowered its price target to $47.00 from $49.00, a 4.08% decrease. The stock is currently trading at $40.73, which is 2.0% below its GF Value™ of $41.56. The company has a GF Score™ of 74/100, indicating solid financial performance but low momentum.
UBS lowered its price target for Essential Utilities from $49 to $47 but maintained a buy rating. The company's stock is currently at $40.62, up 0.83% on the day and 4.34% over the past year, according to the data.
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The dividend announcement may attract income‑focused investors and provide modest support to the stock.
The target cut suggests modest downside pressure as analysts temper expectations.
Analyst target reduction suggests modest downside risk.
The modest capital spend may slightly pressure cash flow but could improve service reliability, supporting long‑term revenue.
The tiny acquisition adds modest assets and signals continued investment in infrastructure.
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) has paid quarterly dividends for over 80 years, with 36 increases in the last 35 years. The next payment is scheduled for Dec. 1. The company serves 5.5 million people across nine states, providing water, wastewater, and natural gas services.
1 min readUBS maintained its 'Buy' rating on Essential Utilities (WTRG) but lowered its price target to $47.00 from $49.00, a 4.08% decrease. The stock is currently trading at $40.73, which is 2.0% below its GF Value™ of $41.56. The company has a GF Score™ of 74/100, indicating solid financial performance but low momentum.
2 min readUBS lowered its price target for Essential Utilities from $49 to $47 but maintained a buy rating. The company's stock is currently at $40.62, up 0.83% on the day and 4.34% over the past year, according to the data.
1 min readAqua Illinois, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities (WTRG), plans to invest $40 million in 14 water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Illinois. The projects will upgrade 100,000 feet of water main and 284,000 feet of wastewater infrastructure, with construction starting or continuing in the second half of 2026. The investments are part of a broader $492 million plan over the next five years.
1 min readEssential Utilities (WTRG) acquired a New Jersey water system for $113,000, serving 255 customers. The company plans to invest $1.4M in upgrades. The deal was approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. WTRG serves 5.5M people across nine states.
1 min readAmerican Water (AWK) named Brad Nielsen as future President of Pennsylvania American Water, pending a merger with Essential Utilities (WTRG). Nielsen, currently President of Iowa American Water, will lead Pennsylvania operations. The merger, expected to close by Q1 2027, will create a combined company serving 4.7M water and wastewater customers and 740K gas customers.
3 min readAmerican Water Works (AWK) is acquiring Essential Utilities (WTRG) in an all-stock deal, creating a $40B company. WTRG offers a higher yield (3.47%) and lower P/E (17x) than AWK (2.58%, 20x). AWK has stronger growth prospects (7-9% EPS/dividend growth) but WTRG is cheaper. Deal approval hinges on regulators, with Pennsylvania as a key hurdle. If blocked, WTRG reverts to standalone, and AWK becomes the preferred choice.
3 min readEssential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01. Other Events. Filing of Joint Petition for Non-Unanimous Settlement in Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (the “PaPUC”) Proceeding with respect to Proposed Merger with Essential Utilities, Inc. As previously disclosed, on October 26, 2025, American Water Works Comp
1 min readEssential Utilities (WTRG) reported Q2 revenue growth of 7.6% to $357.5M, driven by rate cases and acquisitions. The company raised its dividend by 5.25% and is progressing with its merger with American Water. However, net income declined to $105.7M from $107.8M year-over-year, with adjusted EPS flat at $0.38.
2 min readEssential Utilities (WTRG) shares rose 5% since its last earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500. Q2 2026 adjusted earnings met estimates at 38 cents per share, while revenues of $530.9 million beat estimates. Water segment revenues grew 7.6%, but natural gas revenues declined 4.5%. Operating income increased 4.3%, but net income fell 1.9% due to higher costs.
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