Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)
NYSE · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Water
Essential Utilities Inc is a Utilities company with a market capitalization of $11.56B, a trailing P/E ratio of 20.9, and a dividend yield of 2.54%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | August 4, 2026 | $0.38 | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Q1 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.83 | $0.87 | -4.6% |
| Q4 2025 | February 25, 2026 | $0.47 | $0.40 | +17.5% |
| Q3 2025 | November 4, 2025 | $0.33 | $0.28 | +17.9% |
| Q2 2025 | July 31, 2025 | $0.38 | $0.30 | +26.7% |
| Q1 2025 | May 12, 2025 | $1.03 | $0.80 | +29.1% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 5,043,679 | 1.78% | 2.7 | +5.3% |
| June 30, 2026 | 4,791,565 | 1.69% | 1.8 | +1.6% |
| June 15, 2026 | 4,715,104 | 1.66% | 2.8 | +14.7% |
| May 29, 2026 | 4,109,891 | 1.45% | 2.9 | +1.7% |
| May 15, 2026 | 4,040,220 | 1.42% | 2.2 | -9.3% |
| April 30, 2026 | 4,452,676 | 1.57% | 1.6 | +4.6% |
| April 15, 2026 | 4,258,170 | 1.50% | 2.1 | -15.9% |
| March 31, 2026 | 5,066,077 | 1.79% | 2.8 | -6.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essential Utilities Inc's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) has a market capitalization of $11.56B.
What is Essential Utilities Inc's P/E ratio?
Essential Utilities Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.9. Its forward P/E is 18.1.
Does Essential Utilities Inc pay a dividend?
Yes — Essential Utilities Inc pays a dividend yielding 2.54%, an annual payout of $1.37 per share.
What sector is WTRG in?
Essential Utilities Inc is in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.
What is Essential Utilities Inc's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 5,043,679 WTRG shares were sold short, or 1.78% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 2.7. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Essential Utilities Inc's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Essential Utilities Inc reported revenue of $2.47B and net income of $616.37M.
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