Essential Utilities (WTRG) News Today $38.94 -0.01 (-0.03%) (As of 11/20/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat.com Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal 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 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 December 2021 Time Period Essential 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 at 4:02 AM | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Eyes Growth with AI and New Markets Despite Financial Leverage ConcernsNovember 18 at 12:28 AM | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts Set Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Price Target at $44.00November 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.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.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Get Free Report) has received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the five analysts that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have assigned a bNovember 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts ThinkNovember 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Utilities downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesNovember 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Utilities cut at Jefferies, a bit less enthusiastic on water after re-rateNovember 8, 2024 | msn.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by Amalgamated BankAmalgamated Bank lessened its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 15.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 120,041 shares of the company's sNovember 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Downgraded to "Hold" Rating by Jefferies Financial GroupJefferies Financial Group cut Essential Utilities from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and lowered their target price for the company from $44.00 to $41.00 in a report on Thursday.November 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Reports Q3 2024 Financial HighlightsNovember 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Utilities Inc (WTRG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth Amid ...November 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Utilities Boosts Shareholder Returns with Dividend Increase!November 6, 2024 | msn.comRobert W. Baird Issues Positive Forecast for Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Stock PriceRobert W. Baird lifted their price target on shares of Essential Utilities from $45.00 to $46.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Wednesday.November 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call TranscriptNovember 5, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWells Fargo & Company Lowers Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Price Target to $43.00Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on Essential Utilities from $45.00 to $43.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday.November 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities reports Q3 EPS 25c, consensus 24cNovember 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Utilities, Inc. 2024 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationNovember 5, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Issues Quarterly Earnings ResultsEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG - Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.02. Essential Utilities had a net margin of 28.74% and a return on equity of 8.16%. The company had revenue of $435.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $416.95 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.30 EPS. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis.November 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Sold by New York State Common Retirement FundNew York State Common Retirement Fund decreased its position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 3.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 544,850 shares of the company's sNovember 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q3 2024November 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBuy Recommendation for Essential Utilities: Strong Growth Prospects and Strategic PositioningNovember 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Utilities price target lowered to $43 from $45 at Wells FargoNovember 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Releases FY 2024 Earnings GuidanceEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance. The company provided EPS guidance of 1.960-2.000 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.030.November 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Releases FY 2025 Earnings GuidanceEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.070-2.110 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.120.November 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comabrdn plc Has $3.82 Million Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)abrdn plc trimmed its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 72.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 99,630 shares of the company's stock after selling 261,771 shares during the period. abrdn plc's holdings iNovember 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comWith 80% ownership, Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) boasts of strong institutional backingNovember 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNew York State Teachers Retirement System Has $11.37 Million Stock Position in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)New York State Teachers Retirement System reduced its stake in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 8.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 294,791 shares of the company's stock after selling 25,99November 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Stake Raised by Assenagon Asset Management S.A.Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its holdings in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 286.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 38,373 shares of the coNovember 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comJim Cramer Likes Cava Group, Calls This Utilities Stock 'Terrific'November 1, 2024 | benzinga.comEssential Utilities declares $0.3255 dividendOctober 30, 2024 | msn.comEssential Declares December 2024 DividendOctober 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Shares Acquired by Pathway Financial Advisers LLCPathway Financial Advisers LLC increased its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 4,309.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,255,483 shares of theOctober 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comVision RNG, Waste Connections, and Delta Gas Launch Landmark Renewable Natural Gas Facility in KentuckyOctober 30, 2024 | businesswire.comEssential Utilities (WTRG) to Release Earnings on MondayEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Monday, November 4, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=330899)October 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comBoston Trust Walden Corp Acquires 1,059,320 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Boston Trust Walden Corp raised its stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 117.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,962,692 shares of the company's stock after buying an additioOctober 26, 2024 | marketbeat.com49,280 Shares in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Acquired by Eastern BankEastern Bank purchased a new stake in Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 49,280 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,9October 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Stock, Short Interest ReportOctober 22, 2024 | benzinga.comEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) Stock Quotes, Forecast and News SummaryOctober 22, 2024 | benzinga.comEssential Utilities Recognized as Champion of Board Diversity by the Forum of Executive WomenOctober 22, 2024 | businesswire.comToth Financial Advisory Corp Purchases 22,560 Shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)Toth Financial Advisory Corp grew its position in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) by 44.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 73,394 shares of the company's stock after buyingOctober 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comFY2025 Earnings Forecast for WTRG Issued By Zacks ResearchEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research raised their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for Essential Utilities in a research report issued on Wednesday, October 16th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the companyOctober 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comQ4 2024 Earnings Estimate for Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Issued By Zacks ResearchEssential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q4 2024 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Essential Utilities in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, October 16th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the coOctober 17, 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. 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