Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. The company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households through a third-party. It serves approximately 7.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
The current price of WTRG is $38.25 USD — it has decreased by -1.39% in the past 24 hours. Watch Essential Utilities stock price performance more closely on the chart.
What is Essential Utilities stock ticker?▼
Depending on the exchange, the stock ticker may vary. For instance, on exchange Essential Utilities stocks are traded under the ticker WTRG.
Is Essential Utilities stock price growing?▼
WTRG stock has fallen by -2.72% compared to the previous week, the month change is a -1.09% fall, over the last year Essential Utilities has showed a +7.81% increase.
What is Essential Utilities market cap?▼
Today Essential Utilities has the market capitalization of 10.82B
When is the next Essential Utilities earnings date?▼
Essential Utilities is going to release the next earnings report on March 12, 2026.
What is Essential Utilities revenue for the last year?▼
Essential Utilities revenue for the last year amounts to 4.17B USD.
What is Essential Utilities net income for the last year?▼
WTRG net income for the last year is 1.19B USD.
Does Essential Utilities pay dividends?▼
Yes, WTRG dividends are paid quarterly. The last dividend per share was 0.34 USD. As of today, Dividend Yield (FWD)% is 3.53%.
How many employees does Essential Utilities have?▼
As of February 02, 2026, the company has 3,291 employees.
In which sector is Essential Utilities located?▼
Essential Utilities operates in the Utilities sector.
When did Essential Utilities complete a stock split?▼
The last stock split for Essential Utilities was on September 03, 2013 with a ratio of 5:4.
Where is Essential Utilities headquartered?▼
Essential Utilities is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, US.