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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent 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 March 2022 Time Period Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.33Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 13th will be paid a dividend of 0.3255 per share on Monday, June 2nd. This represents a $1.30 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.62%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 13th.February 21 at 4:50 PM | marketbeat.comFirst National Bank & Trust Co. of Newtown Has $3.94 Million Stock Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)First National Bank & Trust Co. of Newtown trimmed its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 6.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 108,392 shares of the compFebruary 21 at 6:18 AM | marketbeat.comRhumbline Advisers Reduces Stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Rhumbline Advisers lessened its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 4.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 800,784 shares of the company's stock after selling 39February 20 at 3:36 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Declares June 2025 DividendFebruary 19 at 10:38 AM | finance.yahoo.comNorthcape Wealth Management LLC Purchases New Shares in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Northcape Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 13,451 shares of the company's stock, valued atFebruary 19 at 5:57 AM | marketbeat.comNew York State Teachers Retirement System Sells 11,000 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)New York State Teachers Retirement System lowered its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 3.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 283,791 shares of the company's stocFebruary 19 at 3:54 AM | marketbeat.comVan ECK Associates Corp Increases Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Van ECK Associates Corp grew its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 108.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 150,332 shares of the company's stock afFebruary 19 at 3:39 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (WTRG) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on WednesdayEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, February 26. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=330899)February 19 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comEmpower Advisory Group LLC Purchases 74,563 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Empower Advisory Group LLC raised its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 4.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 1,660,038 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 74,563 sFebruary 18 at 5:26 AM | marketbeat.comAllworth Financial LP Purchases 184,258 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Allworth Financial LP increased its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 6,305.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 187,180 shares of the company's stock afteFebruary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Holdings Lifted by Vontobel Holding Ltd.Vontobel Holding Ltd. grew its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 8.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 104,213 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additioFebruary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comPathway Financial Advisers LLC Sells 1,221,996 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Pathway Financial Advisers LLC cut its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 97.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 33,487 shares of the compaFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Cambiar Investors LLCCambiar Investors LLC reduced its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 12.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 268,353 shares of the company's stock after sellingFebruary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst National Corp MA ADV Has $1.05 Million Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)First National Corp MA ADV boosted its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 81.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 28,891 shares of the company's stock after buying an aFebruary 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comabrdn plc Buys 76,091 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)abrdn plc boosted its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 76.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 175,721 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 76,091February 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comBLB&B Advisors LLC Cuts Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)BLB&B Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 10.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 59,589 shares of the company's stock after selling 7,148 shares during the period. BLB&B Advisors LLC's holdiFebruary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsShares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Get Free Report) have been assigned an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the six analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five haveFebruary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comShould You Be Adding Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) To Your Watchlist Today?February 4, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comBoston Trust Walden Corp Raises Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Boston Trust Walden Corp lifted its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 8.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,126,907 shares of the company's stock after purchasing anFebruary 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comPacer Advisors Inc. Reduces Stock Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Pacer Advisors Inc. trimmed its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 18.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 36,835 shares of the company's stock after selling 8February 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comJefferies upgrades Essential Utilities (WTRG) to a BuyFebruary 2, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEverett Harris & Co. CA Invests $472,000 in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Everett Harris & Co. CA acquired a new stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 13,000 shares of the company'February 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comCostello Asset Management INC Sells 7,165 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Costello Asset Management INC cut its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 7.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 94,200 shares of the company's stock after sellFebruary 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comSwedbank AB Has $10.73 Million Stock Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Swedbank AB grew its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 4.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 295,451 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 13,0February 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comAqua Pennsylvania Acquires Greenville Sanitary Authority Wastewater System in Mercer CountyFebruary 1, 2025 | businesswire.com11,622 Shares in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Bought by Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLCKingswood Wealth Advisors LLC bought 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 Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 11,622 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatelyJanuary 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Coston McIsaac & PartnersCoston McIsaac & Partners cut its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 7.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 99,828 shares of the company's stock after selling 7,866 shares duringJanuary 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comSynergy Asset Management LLC Acquires 71,222 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Synergy Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 92.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 148,009 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 71,222 sharesJanuary 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comJanney Montgomery Scott LLC Sells 12,157 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lowered its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 8.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 127,707 shares of the company's stock after selling 12,157 shares during the period. JanJanuary 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities upgraded to Buy from Hold at JefferiesJanuary 29, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comVerus Wealth Management LLC Invests $361,000 in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Verus Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 9,947 shares of the company's sJanuary 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comJefferies Upgrades Essential Utilities (WTRG)January 28, 2025 | msn.comEssential Utilities raised to Buy at Jefferies, regaining growth momentum in waterJanuary 28, 2025 | msn.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Rating Increased to Buy at Jefferies Financial GroupJefferies Financial Group raised Essential Utilities from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $41.00 price target for the company in a research note on Tuesday.January 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities stock rating upgraded, price target set at $41January 28, 2025 | msn.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Stock Price Up 5% - What's Next?Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Stock Price Up 5% - Still a Buy?January 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comBrighton Jones LLC Takes $638,000 Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 17,563 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $638,00January 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Holdings Raised by Toth Financial Advisory CorpToth Financial Advisory Corp grew its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 18.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 86,756 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additionaJanuary 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comAEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc Reduces Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc cut its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 6.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 984,643 shares of the company's stock after selling 64,178 shares during the quartJanuary 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comRed Door Wealth Management LLC Invests $491,000 in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Red Door Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 13,523 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $491,000. A number of othJanuary 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Earns Spot on Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies List for Fourth Consecutive YearJanuary 23, 2025 | msn.comMitsubishi UFJ Asset Management UK Ltd. Lowers Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management UK Ltd. lessened its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 73.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,000 shares of the company's stock after selling 1January 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comAssenagon Asset Management S.A. Has $4.45 Million Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 219.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 122,581 shares of the company's stock aJanuary 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comZacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for WTRG EarningsEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Essential Utilities in a report issued on Wednesday, January 15th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the company will postJanuary 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comZacks Research Issues Optimistic Outlook for WTRG EarningsEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research raised their Q4 2024 EPS estimates for shares of Essential Utilities in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, January 15th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the company will earnJanuary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Earns Newsweek's 'America's Most Responsible Companies' Recognition for Fourth Consecutive YearJanuary 15, 2025 | stockhouse.comRadnor Capital Management LLC Has $2.16 Million Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Radnor Capital Management LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 11.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 59,352 shares of the company's stock after selJanuary 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Earns Newsweek's ‘America's Most Responsible Companies' Recognition for Fourth Consecutive YearJanuary 15, 2025 | businesswire.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Get Free Report) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the six brokerages that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have assJanuary 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Price Target Lowered to $42.00 at UBS GroupUBS Group dropped their price target on shares of Essential Utilities from $45.00 to $42.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday.January 14, 2025 | 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 WTRG Media Mentions By Week WTRG Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. 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