Forecast & Rating7 analysts currently cover Essential Utilities, with about 28.6% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $41.60, about 3.1% upside from the current price of $40.35. Price targets span a fair range, indicating some disagreement among institutions. For you, this means most institutions are cautious on Essential Utilities's outlook. Data as of Jul 23, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Jul 23, 2026
Price forecast
$41.603.10%
Forecast & RatingHold
7analysts
Strong buy28.57%
Buy0.00%
Hold57.14%
Sell0.00%
Strong sell14.29%
Strong buy
2
Buy
0
Hold
4
Sell
0
Strong sell
1
Target price forecast
Forecast baselineJul 26, 2026
Forecast met7.7%
Stock price$40.35
Average forecast price$41.6
Highest forecast price$46
Lowest forecast price$38
Average forecast price
$41.6
Highest forecast price
$46
Lowest forecast price
$38
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.