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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent 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 February 2022 Time Period Zacks 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 at 1:37 AM | marketbeat.comZacks Research Issues Positive Forecast for WTRG EarningsJanuary 19 at 2:15 AM | americanbankingnews.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 at 7:05 AM | marketbeat.comUBS Group Cuts Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Price Target to $42.00January 17 at 3:33 AM | americanbankingnews.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Receives $43.00 Consensus Price Target from AnalystsJanuary 17 at 1:22 AM | americanbankingnews.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.comEastern Bank Has $409,000 Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Eastern Bank trimmed its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 77.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,250 shares of the company's stock after sellingJanuary 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities price target lowered to $42 from $45 at UBSJanuary 13, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Sets New 52-Week Low - Should You Sell?Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Reaches New 12-Month Low - What's Next?January 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comWhat is Seaport Res Ptn's Forecast for WTRG FY2024 Earnings?January 11, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comWhat is Seaport Res Ptn's Estimate for WTRG FY2024 Earnings?Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Seaport Res Ptn issued their FY2024 earnings estimates for Essential Utilities in a research note issued to investors on Monday, January 6th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst A. Storozynski expects that the company will post earnJanuary 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comFY2025 Earnings Estimate for WTRG Issued By Seaport Res PtnEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Seaport Res Ptn increased their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for Essential Utilities in a research note issued to investors on Monday, January 6th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst A. Storozynski now forecasts thatJanuary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.com3 Dividend Stocks That Are Too Cheap to Ignore and Worth Buying in 2025January 8, 2025 | fool.comEssential Utilities (WTRG) was downgraded to a Hold Rating at Wells FargoJanuary 8, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo Downgrades Essential Utilities (WTRG)January 8, 2025 | msn.comEssential Utilities Nourishes Communities with Fourth Annual Fall for Food Banks ProgramJanuary 7, 2025 | businesswire.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Cut to Equal Weight at Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo & Company lowered Essential Utilities from an "overweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating and decreased their price target for the company from $43.00 to $39.00 in a research note on Tuesday.January 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comNordea Investment Management AB Increases Stock Holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Nordea Investment Management AB raised its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 16.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,811,851 shares of the company's stock after buJanuary 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Stock Position Raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 33.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 953,984 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 237,09January 7, 2025 | marketbeat.com23,640 Shares in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Bought by Everence Capital Management Inc.Everence Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 23,640 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximaJanuary 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities to Announce 2024 Financial Results: Tune in Live February 27!December 27, 2024 | msn.comEssential Utilities Marks 50 Years of Safe Drinking Water Act with Commitment to Clean WaterDecember 26, 2024 | msn.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Principal Financial Group Inc.Principal Financial Group Inc. reduced its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 24.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 767,455 shares of the company's stocDecember 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comZacks Research Issues Optimistic Forecast for WTRG EarningsEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q4 2024 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Essential Utilities in a report released on Thursday, December 19th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the company will poDecember 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Raises Over $770,000 for United Way CampaignDecember 19, 2024 | msn.comEssential Utilities Announces 6% Dividend Boost, Extending 79-Year Streak!December 18, 2024 | msn.comEssential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Full Year 2024December 18, 2024 | businesswire.comEssential Utilities Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Reinforces Commitment to Water QualityDecember 18, 2024 | 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.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). 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