Essential Utilities Stock

Detail	Data
Volume (24h):	2,179,196 shares
P/E Ratio:	16.27
Forward P/E:	17.80
EPS:	2.33 USD
Forward EPS:	2.13 USD
Number of Shares:	280,468,992 shares
Market Capitalization:	10,632,579,072.00 USD

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Dividend

The company Essential Utilities pays a dividend of 1.37 USD per share. The annual dividend yield is 3.61%. The average dividend yield over the last 5 years is 2.71%. The payout ratio is 55.88%. The last paid dividend was 0.326 USD, paid on 2025-05-13. The ex-dividend date, the date when shares trade without entitlement to the next dividend, is 2025-08-12.

Dividend	Value
Dividend Amount	The company Essential Utilities pays a dividend of 1.37 USD per share.
Annual Yield %:	3.61 %
Ex-dividend Date:	2025-08-12
5-Year Avg Yield %:	2.71 %
Payout Ratio:	55.88 %
Last Dividend Value:	0.326 USD
Last Dividend Date:	2025-05-13

Analyst Forecast

Most analysts have issued a strong_buy recommendation for Essential Utilities stock. The current number of analysts covering this company is 9. The highest target price is 56 USD, while the lowest target price is 41 USD. The median target valuation set by analysts is 44 USD. These forecasts and recommendations provide insight into how analysts view the future stock performance of Essential Utilities.

Analysts	Recommendation
Issued Recommendation:	According to our data, the recommendation for Essential Utilities stock is: strong_buy
Number of Analysts:	9
Highest Target Price:	56 USD
Lowest Target Price:	41 USD
Median Target Price:	44 USD

Fundamental Indicators

Indicator	Data
Total Revenue:	2,338,170,880.00 USD
Net Income:	645,772,992.00 USD
Price-to-Book (P/B):	1.58
PEG Ratio:	/
Exchange:	NYSE
Industry:	Utilities - Regulated Water
Sector:	Utilities
Number of Employees:	3291
Country:	United States

Where to Buy Essential Utilities Stock?

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More Information on Essential Utilities Stock

Indicator	Value
Company Revenue:	2,338,170,880.00 USD
EBITDA:	1,288,276,992.00 USD - Positive EBITDA indicates profitable operations before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Earnings Per Share:	2.33 USD
Book Value Per Share:	23.98 USD
Total Cash:	-
Total Cash per Share:	-
Total Debt:	7,773,172,224.00 USD
Debt to Equity Ratio:	1.16
Quick Ratio	-
Current Ratio	0.73
Free Cash Flow	-
Operating Cash Flow	-
Gross Margins	59.17 %
EBITDA Margins	55.10 %
Operating Margins	35.98 %
Profit Margins	27.62 %
Return on Assets	3.1 %
Return on Equity	10.0 %
Earnings Growth (1 year)	37.9%
Revenue Growth (1 year)	18.5 %
Quarterly Earnings Year-over-Year Growth	43.0 %
Market Capitalization	10,632,579,072.00 USD
Enterprise Value	-
EV/Revenue	-
EV/EBITDA	-
Float Shares	279,431,372 shares
Shares Outstanding	280,468,992 shares
Held Percent Insiders	0.00 %
Held Percent Institutions	79.29 %
Shares Short	4,696,750
Shares Short Prior Month	4,445,913
Date Short Interest	2025-07-15
Short Percentage of Total Shares	1.68 %
Short Ratio	2.47
Beta	0.76
Short Percentage of Float	1.89 %
Implied Shares Outstanding	280,468,992

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1️⃣ Does Essential Utilities pay dividends?

The company Essential Utilities pays a dividend of 1.37 USD per share. At this rate, the annual yield is 3.61 %.

2️⃣ Where to buy Essential Utilities shares?

Essential Utilities shares are traded on the NYSE stock exchange under the ticker: WTRG. You can buy or trade them through a variety of stock brokers who provide real stock trading services.

3️⃣ What is the forecast for Essential Utilities shares?

According to our data, the recommendation for Essential Utilities shares is from a total of 9 analysts. The average target price prediction is 44 USD per share.

4️⃣ What is the total number of shares and the value of Essential Utilities on the stock exchange?

The total number of Essential Utilities shares on the exchange is 280,468,992.00 shares, which at the current market capitalization gives the company a total valuation of 10,632,579,072.00 USD.