Essential Utilities - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)
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Consensus Rating
Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Essential Utilities in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for WTRG.
Consensus Price Target
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Essential Utilities, the average price target is $44.00. The highest price target for WTRG is $46.00, while the lowest price target for WTRG is $41.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.62% from the current price of $39.42.
