Based on the Essential Utilities Inc stock forecast from 6 analysts, the average analyst target price for Essential Utilities Inc is USD 44.71 over the next 12 months. Essential Utilities Inc’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Essential Utilities Inc is Bullish , which is based on 12 positive signals and 5 negative signals. At the last closing, Essential Utilities Inc’s stock price was USD 38.63. Essential Utilities Inc’s stock price has changed by -1.35% over the past week, +0.99% over the past month and +7.84% over the last year.
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Company Overview Essential Utilities Inc
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. In addition, the company provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households. It serves approximately 5.5 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, 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. Read Less
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It offers water services through operat...Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) Stock
Based on ratings from 6 analysts Essential Utilities Inc's stock is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor's fundamental analysis is Bullish . The stock has 7 buy, sell and hold ratings.
WTRG stock's dividend yield is 3.37%.
Our analysis grades WTRG stock's dividend yield at A+. This means that WTRG stock's dividend yield is above 100% of the stocks in the Utilities - Regulated Water sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this WTRG may be a good dividend stock for its sector.
Based on targets from 6 analysts, the average taret price for WTRG is USD 44.71 over the next 12 months. The maximum analyst target price is USD 46 while the minimum anlayst target price is USD 43.
WTRG stock's Price/Earning ratio is 18.92.
Our analysis grades WTRG stock's Price / Earning ratio at A+. This means that WTRG stock's Price/Earning ratio is above 0% of the stocks in the Utilities - Regulated Water sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this WTRG may be undervalued for its sector.
The last closing price of WTRG's stock was USD 38.63.
The most recent market capitalization for WTRG is USD 10.56B.
Based on targets from 6 analysts, the average taret price for WTRG is projected at USD 44.71 over the next 12 months.
This means that WTRG's stock price may go up by +15.75% over the next 12 months.
We can't find any ETFs which contains Essential Utilities Inc's stock.
As per our most recent records Essential Utilities Inc has 3,258 Employees.
Essential Utilities Inc's registered address is 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States, 19010-3489.
You can get more information about it from Essential Utilities Inc's website at https://www.essential.co.
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Stock Target Advisor's Analysis
This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
What to like
Low debt
The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.
Underpriced on cashflow basis
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
Low volatility
The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.
Underpriced compared to book value
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Positive free cash flow
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Superior total returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
Underpriced on free cash flow basis
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
High market capitalization
This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.
Superior Revenue Growth
This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
Superior Earnings Growth
This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
Underpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
What not to like
Poor capital utilization
The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Poor return on assets
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Below median dividend returns
The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.
Poor risk adjusted returns
This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.
Poor return on equity
The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) Stock
Based on ratings from 6 analysts Essential Utilities Inc's stock is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor's fundamental analysis is Bullish . The stock has 7 buy, sell and hold ratings.
WTRG stock's dividend yield is 3.37%.
Our analysis grades WTRG stock's dividend yield at A+. This means that WTRG stock's dividend yield is above 100% of the stocks in the Utilities - Regulated Water sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this WTRG may be a good dividend stock for its sector.
Based on targets from 6 analysts, the average taret price for WTRG is USD 44.71 over the next 12 months. The maximum analyst target price is USD 46 while the minimum anlayst target price is USD 43.
WTRG stock's Price/Earning ratio is 18.92.
Our analysis grades WTRG stock's Price / Earning ratio at A+. This means that WTRG stock's Price/Earning ratio is above 0% of the stocks in the Utilities - Regulated Water sector in the NYE exchange.
Based on this WTRG may be undervalued for its sector.
The last closing price of WTRG's stock was USD 38.63.
The most recent market capitalization for WTRG is USD 10.56B.
Based on targets from 6 analysts, the average taret price for WTRG is projected at USD 44.71 over the next 12 months.
This means that WTRG's stock price may go up by +15.75% over the next 12 months.
We can't find any ETFs which contains Essential Utilities Inc's stock.
As per our most recent records Essential Utilities Inc has 3,258 Employees.
Essential Utilities Inc's registered address is 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, United States, 19010-3489.
You can get more information about it from Essential Utilities Inc's website at https://www.essential.co.
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