WTRG today
$44.95-$0.22 (-0.49%)close Nov 11, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (starting)
4 hourStrong Bullish
1 hourSymmetric Triangle
15 minBullish
5 minBullish
Daily trend turns up above $54.52
Key levels
Resistance$46.36
Resistance$45.29
Support$43.61
Support$42.12
Latest news & SEC filings
AnalystArgus Research keeps Buy rating on Essential Utilities, lifts target to $50
AnalystUBS cuts Essential Utilities to Neutral, lifts target to $49
DealRegulators in Illinois clear American Water and Essential Utilities tie-up
All WTRG news →About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities is a holding company whose regulated subsidiaries supply drinking water, treat sewage, and distribute gas to homes and businesses in nine states. Its water and wastewater operations serve communities in Pennsylvania and seven other states, while its gas business focuses on western Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Non-regulated units sell protection plans for utility lines, perform household repairs, and handle gas trading and extraction. The company is being acquired by American Water Works.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.
NYSE · Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
What Is the Price Target for WTRG?
SEPT Low Target
$40.00
SEPT Mid Target
$43.50
SEPT High Target
$47.00
Analyst Consensus
$43.50
Is WTRG a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 18.6% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.
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Valuation Verdict
FAIR
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$43.89
32
Moat Score
NONE
5/9
Piotroski Score
N/A
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with WTRG?
Insider Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
LOW
Signal: NEUTRAL
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Revenue YoY
18.6%
3yr Revenue CAGR
2.6%
EPS Growth YoY
1.38%
FCF Growth YoY
N/A%
Revenue Trend
ACCELERATING
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PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for WTRG, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:25:08 | $44.95 | 225,700 | $$10.1M | BUY |
| 22:25:08 | $44.95 | 54,970 | $$2.5M | BUY |
| 21:00:43 | $44.95 | 1,057 | $$48K | BUY |
| 21:00:43 | $44.95 | 3,622 | $$163K | BUY |
| 20:54:19 | $44.84 | 1,000 | $$45K | MIDPOINT |
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What is WTRG stock price today?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is at $44.95, down 0.49% (-$0.22) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.
Why is WTRG stock moving today?
Latest WTRG news — Nov 11, 2026: Argus Research keeps Buy rating on Essential Utilities, lifts target to $50 · Nov 6, 2026: UBS cuts Essential Utilities to Neutral, lifts target to $49
What is the WTRG price target?
The average analyst price target for WTRG is $43.50, ranging from $40 to $47, based on 2 analysts. Latest: UBS maintains on Oct 16, 2026.
What do analysts rate WTRG?
Analyst ratings for WTRG: 0 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did WTRG beat earnings?
WTRG last reported on Nov 3, 2026: EPS $0.38 vs $0.33 expected — a beat of 13.7%.
What is WTRG's P/E ratio?
WTRG trades at a P/E of 23.3 vs a Utilities average of 20.0.
Does WTRG pay a dividend?
Yes. WTRG's dividend yield is 3.48%.
What are WTRG support and resistance levels?
Support: $43.61, $42.12, $40.91. Resistance: $45.29, $46.36, $48.84.
What are insiders doing with WTRG?
Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on WTRG?
Nov 11, 2026: Argus Research keeps Buy rating on Essential Utilities, lifts target to $50 · Nov 6, 2026: UBS cuts Essential Utilities to Neutral, lifts target to $49 · Nov 6, 2026: Regulators in Illinois clear American Water and Essential Utilities tie-up