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WTRG
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Dec 26 closing price
Price
$38.57
Change
-$0.00 (-0.00%)
Capitalization
10.91B

WTRG Essential Utilities Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities... Show more

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a Summary for WTRG with price predictions
Dec 26, 2025

WTRG's RSI Oscillator recovers from oversold territory

The RSI Indicator for WTRG moved out of oversold territory on December 11, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 31 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 31 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on December 22, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on WTRG as a result. In of 86 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for WTRG just turned positive on December 17, 2025. Looking at past instances where WTRG's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WTRG advanced for three days, in of 316 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

WTRG may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 62 cases where WTRG's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

WTRG moved below its 50-day moving average on November 25, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for WTRG crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on November 20, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WTRG declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for WTRG entered a downward trend on December 19, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. WTRG’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.601) is normal, around the industry mean (2.984). P/E Ratio (16.071) is within average values for comparable stocks, (24.574). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.502) is also within normal values, averaging (2.560). Dividend Yield (0.035) settles around the average of (0.044) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.513) is also within normal values, averaging (53.081).

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. WTRG’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock worse than average.

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published Earnings

WTRG is expected to report earnings to rise 25.58% to 41 cents per share on February 25

Essential Utilities WTRG Stock Earnings Reports
Q4'25
Est.
$0.41
Q3'25
Beat
by $0.04
Q2'25
Beat
by $0.09
Q1'25
Beat
by $0.22
Q4'24
Est.
$0.67
The last earnings report on November 04 showed earnings per share of 33 cents, beating the estimate of 28 cents. With 953.32K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 10.91B.
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published Dividends

WTRG paid dividends on September 02, 2025

Essential Utilities WTRG Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.34 per share was paid with a record date of September 02, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of August 12, 2025. Read more...
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published General Information

General Information

a holding company, which engages in the provision of water and wastewater services.

Industry WaterUtilities

Profile
Fundamentals
Details
Industry
N/A
Address
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Phone
+1 610 527-8000
Employees
3258
Web
https://www.essential.co
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WTRG and Stocks

Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, WTRG has been closely correlated with AWK. These tickers have moved in lockstep 86% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if WTRG jumps, then AWK could also see price increases.

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1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To WTRG
1D Price
Change %
WTRG100%
+0.36%
AWK - WTRG
86%
Closely correlated
+0.41%
HTO - WTRG
76%
Closely correlated
-0.10%
AWR - WTRG
75%
Closely correlated
+0.27%
CWT - WTRG
75%
Closely correlated
+0.56%
YORW - WTRG
66%
Loosely correlated
+0.09%
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Correlation & Price change

1D
1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To WTRG
1D Price
Change %
WTRG100%
+0.36%
WTRG
(8 stocks)
88%
Closely correlated
-0.47%