Essential Utilities opened higher at $45.32, compared with its previous close of $44.95. In the last trading session, the stock traded between $44.64 and $45.36. It showed a sideways intraday trend.
An investment of $100 made 5 years ago in Essential Utilities is now worth
$ 95.16
Resulting in a loss of
$ 4.84 (4.84%)
Note: Past profits do not guarantee future returns.
Rating from 3 Analysts
Today's Change
$-0.29 (-0.65%)
Day High
$45.36
Day Low
$44.64
Day Open
$45.32
Prev Close
$44.95
Volume
20,48,980
1W Return
-1.08%
1M Return
14.05%
3M Return
11.41%
6M Return
18.87%
1Y Return
13.17%
Market Cap ($ Mn)
12,789
PE Ratio
20.97
PB Ratio
1.66
PEG Ratio
6.44
ROE
9.32%
ROCE
5.29%
EPS (TTM)
$0.36
1 Week
-1.08%
1 Month
14.05%
3 Months
11.41%
6 Months
18.87%
9 Months
19.28%
UBS downgrades Essential Utilities to Neutral, raises price target to $49
UBS analyst Gregg Orrill downgraded Essential Utilities from Buy to Neutral. Price target raised from $47 to $49 per share. Rating change reflects updated risk-reward assessment by the firm.
6 days agoEssential Utilities Q3FY26 Results: EPS $0.36 beats estimate, sales up 6.55%
GAAP EPS of $0.36 beat consensus estimate of $0.34 by 2.86%. Quarterly sales rose 6.55% YoY to $508.257 million. Non-GAAP EPS was $0.38, excluding merger transaction costs. Merger with American Water expected to close in Q1 2027. Infrastructure investment of $1.1 billion completed in first nine months.
9 days agoEssential Utilities declares $0.3606 per share quarterly dividend
Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3606 per share. Payment date set for December 1, 2026, with a record date of November 10, 2026. Company has paid consecutive quarterly dividends for over 80 years. Dividend increased 36 times in the last 35 years.
22 days agoUBS maintains Buy on Essential Utilities, cuts price target to $47
UBS maintains Buy rating on Essential Utilities. Price target lowered from $49 to $47. Analyst Gregg Orrill executes the rating action. Valuation revision reflects a $2 decrease.
27 days agoEssential Utilities advances $40M water infrastructure projects in Illinois
Aqua Illinois is investing nearly $40 million in 14 infrastructure projects. Upgrades cover 100,000 feet of water main and 284,000 feet of wastewater lines. Construction begins or continues in H2 2026, with some projects extending into 2027. Projects aim to prevent leaks and reduce service interruptions.
27 days agoEssential Utilities plans $955 million water infrastructure investment in 2026
Essential Utilities Inc. will invest roughly $955 million in water and wastewater infrastructure in 2026. The funds will support aging water main replacements, regulatory compliance, and treatment for PFAS and lead. The initiative aligns with the company's recognition of National Water Quality Month and its long-term stewardship goals under the Aqua brand.
3mo ago| Stock | LTP | Change % | Market Cap | PE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $85.99 | -0.32% | $1,80,347.34M | 18.39 | |
| $93.84 | +0.20% | $1,07,950.06M | 21.27 | |
| $128.77 | -0.13% | $1,00,402.23M | 18.11 | |
| $83.26 | -0.43% | $83,709.04M | 18.08 | |
| $129.21 | +1.07% | $70,358.20M | 21.20 | |
| $68.06 | -0.45% | $59,863.26M | 22.68 | |
| $111.99 | +0.25% | $53,511.85M | 27.05 | |
| $81.10 | +1.22% | $52,055.98M | 20.95 | |
| $78.22 | -0.20% | $51,148.06M | 24.37 | |
| $45.61 | +0.18% | $47,201.65M | 16.15 | |
| $119.19 | -0.08% | $44,235.46M | 17.71 | |
| $117.47 | +0.39% | $38,646.69M | 20.63 |
An investment of $100 made 5 years ago in Essential Utilities is now worth
$ 95.16
Resulting in a loss of
$ 4.84 (4.84%)
Note: Past profits do not guarantee future returns.
