Essential Utilities, Inc.
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- Essential Utilities operates in a regulated water industry, which typically offers stable demand and predictable revenue streams, making it an attractive investment for conservative investors.
- In the most recent quarter, Essential Utilities reported a gross margin of 62.4%, significantly up from 51.9% in the prior quarter.
- The company has a market capitalization of approximately $11 billion, indicating a solid presence in the utilities sector.
- The company's earnings growth has declined by 2.6% year-over-year, which raises concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.
- Essential Utilities has a current ratio of 0.777, suggesting potential liquidity issues in meeting short-term obligations.
- The stock has a 'Strong Sell' signal with a score of -21.00, indicating bearish sentiment among analysts.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $10.98B | Enterprise value | $19.52B | Trailing P/E | 19.76 | Forward P/E | 16.27 |
| PEG | 3.44 | Price / book | 1.57 | Beta | 0.62 | Dividend yield | 3.73% |
| Revenue growth | 3.1% | Earnings growth | -2.6% | Gross margin | 56.4% | Operating margin | 35.4% |
| Profit margin | 21.6% | ROE | 8.1% | ROA | 3.0% | Debt / equity | 1.22 |
| Current ratio | 0.78 | Free cash flow | -$657.63M | Analyst recommendation | hold | Mean target | $42.20 |
| 52w high | $42.51 | 52w low | $36.11 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $531M | $862M | $699M | $477M | $515M | — |
| Op margin | 36.4% | 36.0% | 32.5% | 35.6% | 36.0% | — |
| Net income | $106M | $224M | $133M | $92.1M | $108M | — |
| Gross margin | 62.4% | 51.9% | 51.4% | 63.2% | 60.1% | — |
| Gross profit | $331M | $447M | $359M | $301M | $310M | — |
| Operating income | $193M | $311M | $227M | $170M | $185M | — |
- Revenue -38% vs prior quarter ($531M vs $862M).
- Gross margin 62.4% (was 51.9% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.5B | $2.1B | $2.1B | $2.3B | — |
| Op margin | 37.2% | 36.3% | 33.7% | 28.9% | — |
| Net income | $616M | $595M | $498M | $465M | — |
| Gross margin | 57.8% | 58.6% | 54.8% | 46.9% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.1B | — |
| Operating income | $921M | $758M | $692M | $661M | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-08 · Brad Nielsen Named Future President of Pennsylvania American Water
2026-10-05 · Essential Utilities Recognizes Fire Prevention Week by Highlighting Partnership and Support for Local Departments
2026-10-02 · WTRG's Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Ulster Municipal Water Systems
2026-10-01 · Can AWK Leverage Customer Additions to Support Long-Term Growth?
2026-09-30 · Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Ulster Municipal Authority Water System in Bradford County
2026-09-29 · AWK vs. WTRG: One Dividend Champion Will Emerge From This $63 Billion Consolidation
2026-09-21 · IDACORP Hikes Dividend 2.3% to Strengthen Shareholder Returns
2026-09-18 · Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) Is Back In The Spotlight
2026-09-11 · CWT Unit Gets Rate Hike Nod to Recover Infrastructure Investments
2026-09-10 · American Water Works Sees Declining Regulatory Risk as Merger Advances, UBS Says
2026-09-10 · Can Approved Rate Hikes Drive American Water Works' Long-Term Growth?
2026-09-10 · UBS Adjusts Price Target on Essential Utilities to $49 From $48, Keeps Buy Rating
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