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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 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 Time Period Invesco Ltd. Increases Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 6.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,690,116 shares of the company's stock after buyApril 15 at 4:58 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Acquired by Wells Fargo & Company MNWells Fargo & Company MN boosted its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 7.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 565,983 shares of the company's stock after purchasinApril 15 at 4:39 AM | marketbeat.comFY2028 Earnings Estimate for WTRG Issued By Seaport Res PtnApril 15 at 2:52 AM | americanbankingnews.comEquities Analysts Offer Predictions for WTRG FY2028 EarningsEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Seaport Res Ptn issued their FY2028 earnings estimates for shares of Essential Utilities in a research note issued on Friday, April 11th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst A. Storozynski expects that the company will earn $2.50 per shaApril 15 at 2:03 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2025April 14 at 8:44 AM | gurufocus.comEssential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2025April 14 at 7:32 AM | finance.yahoo.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by CenterBook Partners LPCenterBook Partners LP cut its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 61.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 19,029 shares of the company's stock after sApril 14 at 5:30 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Stock Rating Lowered by StockNews.comStockNews.com lowered Essential Utilities from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Saturday.April 14 at 1:19 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Purchased by APG Asset Management N.V.APG Asset Management N.V. increased its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 353.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 219,910 shares of the company's stock after buying an aApril 13 at 5:56 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Legal & General Group PlcLegal & General Group Plc cut its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 11.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,215,695 shares of the company's stock after selling 41April 13 at 5:34 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 39.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 582,189 shares of the company's stock after selling 371,795 shares during tApril 13 at 4:02 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 80%April 12 at 8:28 PM | finance.yahoo.comFIL Ltd Sells 72,010 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)FIL Ltd reduced its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 3.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,888,737 shares of the company's stock after selling 72,010 shares during thApril 12 at 6:06 AM | marketbeat.comResona Asset Management Co. Ltd. Invests $2.79 Million in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 76,853 shApril 12 at 5:06 AM | marketbeat.comAlliancebernstein L.P. Lowers Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Alliancebernstein L.P. lessened its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 14.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 343,356 shares of the company's stock after selling 58,141 shares during thApril 12 at 4:29 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Cut to "Sell" at StockNews.comApril 12 at 1:23 AM | americanbankingnews.comELCO Management Co. LLC Reduces Stock Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)ELCO Management Co. LLC decreased its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 37.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,552 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,950 sharApril 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Strengthens America's Infrastructure Through $1B+ Capital Improvement ProgramApril 10, 2025 | gurufocus.comGreenland Capital Management LP Acquires 31,074 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Greenland Capital Management LP raised its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 15.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 228,920 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 31,074 shares durinApril 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comGeode Capital Management LLC Purchases 11,336 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 0.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,317,312 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 11,3April 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comAviva PLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Aviva PLC decreased its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 1.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 715,212 shares of the company's stock after selling 13,125 shApril 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comPrudential PLC Has $3.18 Million Stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Prudential PLC lessened its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 21.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 87,640 shares of the company'April 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comFranklin Resources Inc. Increases Stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Franklin Resources Inc. raised its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 4.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,046,443 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additionApril 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comSchroder Investment Management Group Raises Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Schroder Investment Management Group increased its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 121.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 109,618 shares of the cApril 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Makes New $4.42 Million Investment in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)American Century Companies Inc. purchased a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 121,561 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,415,000. A number of other iApril 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Upgraded at StockNews.comApril 7, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Upgraded to "Hold" at StockNews.comStockNews.com upgraded shares of Essential Utilities from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday.April 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Trading 4.2% Higher - Here's WhyEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Trading 4.2% Higher - Here's WhyApril 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comMagellan Asset Management Ltd Cuts Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Magellan Asset Management Ltd reduced its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 15.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 205,156 shares of the company's stock after selling 36,933 sharesApril 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comLPL Financial LLC Purchases 10,941 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)LPL Financial LLC lifted its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 3.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 288,469 shares of the company'sApril 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by California Public Employees Retirement SystemCalifornia Public Employees Retirement System decreased its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 2.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,047,7April 4, 2025 | marketbeat.com8,266 Shares in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Acquired by Allstate CorpAllstate Corp acquired a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 8,266 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $300,000. AApril 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorges Bank Acquires New Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Norges Bank bought a new position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 2,824,903 shares of the company's stock, valued at apprApril 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Bought by Korea Investment CORPKorea Investment CORP raised its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 34.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 87,029 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 22,200 sharesApril 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comSei Investments Co. Buys 106,735 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 163.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 172,156 shares of the company's stock after buying an additioApril 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Reminds Customers and Contractors to Practice Safe Digging by Calling 811April 1, 2025 | businesswire.comRodgers Brothers Inc. Buys 18,475 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Rodgers Brothers Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 34.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 71,913 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 18,April 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comMitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp Has $4.38 Million Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp lessened its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 16.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 120,467 shares of the compaApril 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsShares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Get Free Report) have been assigned an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the six brokerages that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and fiveMarch 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comCongress Wealth Management LLC DE Acquires New Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Congress Wealth Management LLC DE bought a new position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 8,020 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $291,0March 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Marks Five Years of Growth and SustainabilityMarch 30, 2025 | msn.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Bought by Vanguard Group Inc.Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 8.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 30,061,135 shares of theMarch 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comVirtu Financial LLC Acquires Shares of 6,736 Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 6,736 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $245,000. Other hedMarch 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comPictet Asset Management Holding SA Buys 1,597,672 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Pictet Asset Management Holding SA boosted its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 31.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 6,726,215 shares of thMarch 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comDuff & Phelps Investment Management Co. Sells 120,768 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. trimmed its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 4.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,410,529 shares of the cMarch 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comCaisse Des Depots ET Consignations Invests $311,000 in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Caisse Des Depots ET Consignations acquired a new stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 8,551 shares of the company's stoMarch 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comArtesian Resources Vs. Essential Utilities: Why I SwappedMarch 29, 2025 | seekingalpha.comCorebridge Financial Inc. Lowers Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Corebridge Financial Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 4.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 285,865 shares of the company's stock after selling 11,876 shares during the period. CorebMarch 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Intech Investment Management LLCIntech Investment Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 67.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 7,664 shares of the company's stock after sellinMarch 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comKLP Kapitalforvaltning AS Invests $8.14 Million in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS acquired a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 224,200 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $8,143,000. KLP KapitalforvaltMarch 25, 2025 | marketbeat.com Remove Ads 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. 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