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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent 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 April 2022 Time Period KLP 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 at 4:48 AM | marketbeat.comThrivent Financial for Lutherans Boosts Stock Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Thrivent Financial for Lutherans raised its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 112.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 126,590 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an adMarch 25 at 4:03 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Marks Five Years of Strength, Innovation and GrowthMarch 24 at 7:00 AM | businesswire.comRaymond James Financial Inc. Invests $7.38 Million in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 203,264 shares of thMarch 24 at 3:15 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. decreased its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 61.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 22,980 shares of the company's stock afteMarch 23 at 5:14 AM | marketbeat.comNatixis Advisors LLC Has $3.35 Million Stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Natixis Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 38.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 92,228 shares of the company's stoMarch 23 at 3:43 AM | marketbeat.comMagnetar Financial LLC Makes New $2.72 Million Investment in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Magnetar Financial LLC purchased a new position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 74,894 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,720,000. Several other hedge fundsMarch 22 at 5:20 AM | marketbeat.comGenerali Asset Management SPA SGR Acquires New Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Generali Asset Management SPA SGR acquired a new stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 35,531 shares of the company's stock, valuedMarch 22 at 4:36 AM | marketbeat.comZacks Research Issues Negative Outlook for WTRG EarningsEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Essential Utilities in a note issued to investors on Monday, March 17th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.March 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comKoss Olinger Consulting LLC Buys New Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Koss Olinger Consulting LLC bought a new stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 11,010 shares of the company's stock, valued atMarch 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comWhat is Zacks Research's Estimate for WTRG Q1 Earnings?March 21, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comWhat is Zacks Research's Forecast for WTRG Q2 Earnings?March 21, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comThe past three years for Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) investors has not been profitableMarch 20, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comEquities Analysts Set Expectations for WTRG Q2 EarningsEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Essential Utilities in a research report issued on Monday, March 17th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $0.3March 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comProficio Capital Partners LLC Takes $1.62 Million Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Proficio Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 44,637 shares of the company's stock, valued at approxiMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Swiss National BankSwiss National Bank cut its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 4.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 734,500 shares of the company's stock after selling 34,400 sharesMarch 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comWealthfront Advisers LLC Purchases New Shares in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Wealthfront Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 6,451 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatMarch 18, 2025 | marketbeat.com10,695 Shares in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Purchased by Independent Advisor AllianceIndependent Advisor Alliance purchased a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 10,695 shares of the company's stock, valued at approMarch 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comAvantax Advisory Services Inc. Raises Stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Avantax Advisory Services Inc. increased its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 6.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 143,452 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 9,116 shares duringMarch 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comAlpine Woods Capital Investors LLC Sells 27,062 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC reduced its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 30.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 62,108 shares of the company's stock afterMarch 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Position Reduced by Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich CantonalbankZurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank reduced its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 14.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 165,942 sMarch 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comM&T Bank Corp Decreases Stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)M&T Bank Corp cut its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 22.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 40,553 shares of the company's stock after selling 11,935March 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Buys 199,936 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 10.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,071,868 shares of the company's stocMarch 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comAmundi Has $244.60 Million Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Amundi trimmed its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 13.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,802,951 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,028,507 shaMarch 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comAigen Investment Management LP Cuts Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Aigen Investment Management LP reduced its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 77.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,781 shares of the company's stock after selliMarch 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities' Secret Growth Engine: PFAS Rules Fuel ExpansionMarch 10, 2025 | seekingalpha.comAMF Tjanstepension AB Decreases Stock Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)AMF Tjanstepension AB lessened its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 66.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 105,502 shares of the company's stock after selling 211,623 shares during the period. AMF TMarch 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comCandriam S.C.A. Cuts Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Candriam S.C.A. decreased its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 2.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 348,481 shares of the company's stock afterMarch 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comInceptionr LLC Invests $587,000 in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Inceptionr LLC acquired a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 16,169 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $587,000. Several otheMarch 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comCullen Frost Bankers Inc. Sells 9,078 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. cut its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 21.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 34,149 shares of the company's stock afterMarch 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comState of Michigan Retirement System Increases Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)State of Michigan Retirement System raised its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 12.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 67,271 shares of the company's stock after buyingMarch 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comProficio Capital Partners LLC Makes New Investment in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Proficio Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 44,637 shares ofMarch 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comEvercore ISI Issues Positive Forecast for Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Stock PriceEvercore ISI upped their price objective on shares of Essential Utilities from $45.00 to $46.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Wednesday.March 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities' (NYSE:WTRG) Earnings Are Weaker Than They SeemMarch 6, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comEvercore ISI Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Essential Utilities (WTRG)March 6, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comCbre Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC Boosts Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Cbre Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC boosted its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 42.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,043,011 shaMarch 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comModera Wealth Management LLC Trims Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Modera Wealth Management LLC decreased its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 54.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 13,121 shares of the company's stockMarch 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by the six research firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have givMarch 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comAqua Pennsylvania Reminds Customers to Apply for 2025 Water and Wastewater Bill AssistanceMarch 4, 2025 | businesswire.comJones Financial Companies Lllp Buys 57,291 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 31.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 240,233 shares of the companyMarch 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Stake Lifted by John G Ullman & Associates Inc.John G Ullman & Associates Inc. increased its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 33.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 282,050 shares of the company's sMarch 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Holdings Increased by Bank of New York Mellon CorpBank of New York Mellon Corp increased its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 6.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,731,011 shares of the company's stoMarch 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: Essential Utilities (WTRG) and Northland Power (OtherNPIFF)March 1, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Price Target Raised to $41.00 at Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Essential Utilities from $39.00 to $41.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Thursday.February 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Announces Ed Vallejo as New Investor Relations DirectorFebruary 28, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Utilities Inc (WTRG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Financial Performance ...February 28, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comAtria Wealth Solutions Inc. Takes $504,000 Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. purchased a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 13,864 shares of the company's stock, valued aFebruary 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities reports Q4 EPS 67c, consensus 67cFebruary 27, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo Remains a Hold on Essential Utilities (WTRG)February 27, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.01 EPSEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG - Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.01. 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