Essential Utilities (WTRG) News Today $36.36 +0.18 (+0.50%) (As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 Time Period Essential Utilities Raises Over $770,000 for United Way CampaignDecember 19 at 2:38 AM | msn.comEssential Utilities Announces 6% Dividend Boost, Extending 79-Year Streak!December 18 at 4:34 PM | msn.comEssential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Full Year 2024December 18 at 12:48 PM | businesswire.comEssential Utilities Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Reinforces Commitment to Water QualityDecember 18 at 10:32 AM | businesswire.comGeode Capital Management LLC Raises Stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 2.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 4,305,976 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 82,456 sDecember 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comBarclays PLC Sells 30,930 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Barclays PLC decreased its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 8.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 352,021 shares of the company's stock after selling 30,930 shares during the perioDecember 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comWilmington Savings Fund Society FSB Acquires 27,291 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB increased its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 99.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 54,809 shares of the company's stock aftDecember 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Donates $385,000 to United Way to Match Employee GivingDecember 13, 2024 | gurufocus.comEssential Utilities Donates $385,000 to United Way to Match Employee GivingDecember 13, 2024 | businesswire.comEssential Utilities Declares March 2025 DividendDecember 11, 2024 | businesswire.comColdstream Capital Management Inc. Purchases New Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Coldstream Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 57,626 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximateDecember 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comDuff & Phelps Investment Management Co. Raises Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. raised its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 4.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,531,297 shares of the compaDecember 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comState Street Corp Has $480.82 Million Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)State Street Corp lowered its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 2.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 12,466,249 shares of the company's stock after selling 316,174 shares during the period. State StDecember 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comWeiss Asset Management LP Buys Shares of 189,286 Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Weiss Asset Management LP bought a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 189,286 shares of the company's stock,December 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comPoint72 DIFC Ltd Invests $812,000 in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Point72 DIFC Ltd purchased a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 21,048 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $812,000. Other hedge funds havDecember 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comPoint72 Asset Management L.P. Purchases Shares of 799,647 Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Point72 Asset Management L.P. acquired a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 799,647 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $30,842,000. Point7December 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (WTRG) Down 1.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?December 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFmr LLC Decreases Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Fmr LLC lowered its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 19.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,677,789 shares of the company's stock after selling 664,884 shares durinDecember 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comNFJ Investment Group LLC Has $7.79 Million Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)NFJ Investment Group LLC lowered its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 20.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 201,898 shares of the company's stock after selling 52,415 shares duringDecember 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comHolocene Advisors LP Has $7.45 Million Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Holocene Advisors LP boosted its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 24.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 193,091 shares of the company's stock after buyDecember 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comPaloma Partners Management Co Makes New Investment in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Paloma Partners Management Co acquired a new position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 12,949 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatelyDecember 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comUBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Raises Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 7.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund ownedDecember 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities recent weakness a buying opportunity, says ArgusDecember 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Purchased by Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich CantonalbankZurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank grew its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 9.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 194,139 shDecember 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comVerition Fund Management LLC Purchases 82,795 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Verition Fund Management LLC boosted its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 53.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 237,320 shares of the company's stock afterDecember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comNorthwest & Ethical Investments L.P. Sells 12,656 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. reduced its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 17.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 60,243 shares of the company's stocNovember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comBank of Montreal Can Sells 20,059 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Bank of Montreal Can cut its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 3.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 605,154 shares of the company's stock after selling 20,059 sharesNovember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comAqua Shares Plumbing Tips to Prevent Holiday Blockages and Protect the EnvironmentNovember 29, 2024 | msn.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Acquires 149,162 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 8.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,871,932 shares of the company's stock after acquNovember 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comIntech Investment Management LLC Lowers Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Intech Investment Management LLC decreased its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 49.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 23,201 shares of the company's stock after sellingNovember 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comZacks Research Issues Pessimistic Forecast for WTRG EarningsEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research lowered their FY2025 EPS estimates for Essential Utilities in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, November 25th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the coNovember 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comQ2 EPS Forecast for Essential Utilities Reduced by AnalystEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for Essential Utilities in a research report issued on Monday, November 25th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the company will post earnings per sharNovember 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comQsemble Capital Management LP Invests $748,000 in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Qsemble Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 19,400 shares ofNovember 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities: Undervalued In A Defensive SectorNovember 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comDRW Securities LLC Invests $3.91 Million in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)DRW Securities LLC acquired a new position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 101,300 shares of the company's stock, vNovember 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comBNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. Grows Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. raised its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 5.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 321,179 shares of the company'sNovember 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comQuest Partners LLC Invests $630,000 in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Quest Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 16,334 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatelyNovember 23, 2024 | marketbeat.com3 Dirt Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy and HoldNovember 22, 2024 | msn.comJohn G Ullman & Associates Inc. Grows Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)John G Ullman & Associates Inc. boosted its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 121.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 212,122 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 116,422 shNovember 21, 2024 | marketbeat.com3 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy and HoldNovember 21, 2024 | fool.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Bought by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 6.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 510,053 shares of the company's stock after acquiringNovember 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Eyes Growth with AI and New Markets Despite Financial Leverage ConcernsNovember 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Stock Position Increased by Empower Advisory Group LLCEmpower Advisory Group LLC lifted its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 5.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,585,475 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 84,596 sNovember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comAigen Investment Management LP Makes New $1.16 Million Investment in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Aigen Investment Management LP purchased a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 30,035 shares of the company's stock, valued at aNovember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Sells 250,398 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Principal Financial Group Inc. cut its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 24.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 767,455 shares of the company's stock after selling 250,398November 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Reports Solid Third-Quarter Earnings and Ambitious Future PlansNovember 12, 2024 | msn.comUtility Stocks Are Booming – But Why Is Jim Cramer In Love With This One (WTRG)?November 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Utilities Board Member Resigns, Search BeginsNovember 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comJefferies Downgrades Essential Utilities (WTRG)November 9, 2024 | msn.comAEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc Sells 172,958 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc lessened its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 14.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,048,821 shares of the company's stock after selling 172,958 sNovember 9, 2024 | marketbeat.com Get Essential Utilities News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for WTRG and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address What most folks don’t know about oil (BIG missed opportunity) (Ad)$1 Trillion… That’s how much Big Tech is set to spend on AI investment in the coming months—according to Goldman Sachs. This investment is driving an A.I. boom that’s being felt across many industries… Including a specific group of energy tickers since A.I. data centers use a massive amount of power. One of those tickers is CEG, up nearly 600% in the last 3 years… Combined with the upcoming presidential election, we have the recipe for a major shakeup in the market. 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