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Essential Utilities
WTRG.US
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. The company offers water services through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; and natural gas distribution services.
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05/12/2025 Update
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Water UtilitiesIndustry
Industry Ranking3/15
Industry medianC
Industry averageC
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  • Profit ScoreB
    • ROE10.29%B
    • Profit Margin28.09%A
    • Gross Margin63.19%A
  • Growth ScoreB
    • Revenue YoY21.35%A
    • Net Profit YoY22.42%B
    • Total Assets YoY7.56%B
    • Net Assets YoY10.28%B
  • Cash ScoreB
    • Cash Flow Margin356.03%C
    • OCF YoY21.35%A
  • Operating ScoreE
    • Turnover0.13E
  • Debt ScoreD
    • Gearing Ratio63.92%D

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    Norges Bank Invests $102.35 Million in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG

    Norges Bank invested $102.35 million in Essential Utilities Inc., acquiring 2,755,714 shares during the second quarter. This stake represents 0.98% ownership of the company. Essential Utilities reported a quarterly EPS of $0.33, surpassing estimates, with a revenue increase of 9.6% year-over-year. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.3426, yielding 3.5%. Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $44.00.

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    Morning Trend | Essential Utilities returns with increased volume, how long can the defensive market last?

    Essential Utilities (WTRG.US) has recently shown some 'story' in the market—on November 28th, the closing volume increased moderately, attracting some keen-eyed funds attempting to 'position early.' The weighted water sector has demonstrated strong defensive characteristics in the volatile market, and discussions have begun in the community about whether defensive main lines can make waves against the trend. In comparison over the past three days, WTRG has climbed above the 60-day moving average, becoming a focal point for technical analysts, with a budding bullish atmosphere. Market risk aversion has not yet dissipated, but the overall protective actions are relatively mild, and the main players are not aggressive in 'shearing sheep,' making 'slow and steady' a true reflection of the market. There have been no explosive news in the water industry this week, but the stability premium has encouraged long-term funds to return. Actual market feedback shows incremental buying is gradually following, but the intraday fluctuations have noticeably increased, and the atmosphere of indiscriminate buying without direction has not yet emerged. The intraday rallies are mainly driven by low-buying follow-up, and the high-level support needs to be tested. Short-term traders are more focused on volume dynamics and the 'invisible actions' of intraday limit orders. It is worth noting that if the market suddenly changes or if the volume shrinks sharply, WTRG's upward momentum could easily stall or even face a sharp reversal. Once the chips of defensive stocks loosen, they can easily shift from the most stable to the most 'sudden kill.' It is recommended to closely monitor key intraday buying points and unusual order positions, and be prepared for timely profit-taking and risk control. Overall, there are short-term opportunities, but whether they can sustain an upward trend depends on whether the main players are supportive, with a focus on steady trading

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    Morning Trend | Essential Utilities reduces volume to test support, is a short-term rebound window coming?

    Essential Utilities (WTRG.US) has recently shown stable overall performance, but yesterday it repeatedly tested key support levels during intraday trading, with signs of stabilization gradually emerging as trading volume shrinks. Currently, the main upward trend line has not been effectively broken, and the atmosphere of cautious observation among foundational capital is gradually increasing. From the perspective of community trading sentiment, many short-term funds in the market have begun to pay attention to the "stop-loss rebound" opportunity. At present, the 5-day and 10-day moving averages have not yet formed a death cross, and the K-line is repeatedly testing the support strength in the area of high trading volume. It is worth noting that in the past three trading days, the active selling volume from the main force has significantly contracted, and combined with the gradually bottoming turnover rate, it indicates that capital divergence has begun to weaken, making it highly likely that we are approaching a turning point. On the news front, the utility sector has recently been disturbed by interest rate hike expectations, but overall elasticity is better than the broader market, and there are no significant signs of institutional exit from WTRG. The key going forward is whether the trading volume can follow through and break through the upper edge of the recent platform. If the volume breaks through the $29 resistance level during intraday trading, there may be a first wave of rebound capital support in the short term. If the volume cannot be sustained, be cautious of the possibility of a return to the $28 level after the observation sentiment heats up. Players accustomed to quick arbitrage should closely monitor the intraday capital flow. Overall, Essential Utilities is currently in a critical chip game area, and a short-term repair window is opening, but a strong reversal still requires further data verification. In terms of trading, it is recommended to test with light positions, control stop-losses, and withdraw promptly if important support levels are broken, waiting for clearer signals of main force entry before adding positions

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    American Water Works Co. Stock Underperforms Friday When Compared To Competitors Despite Daily Gains

    American Water Works Co. (AWK) stock rose 3.60% to $132.74 on Friday, underperforming compared to competitors despite daily gains. Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) rose 3.75%, American States Water Co. (AWR) rose 2.09%, and California Water Service Group (CWT) rose 2.57%. AWK's trading volume was 3.6M, surpassing its 50-day average of 1.6M. The stock is 14.64% below its 52-week high of $155.50.

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    Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Shares Bought by Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey

    Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey increased its stake in Essential Utilities Inc. by 15.3% in Q2, owning 105,243 shares worth $3.9 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions. Essential Utilities reported Q3 earnings of $0.33 per share, beating estimates. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.3426 per share. Analysts have set new price targets, with mixed ratings from various brokerages.

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