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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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WTRG Stock Forecast

Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock forecast, based on 18 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $44.50, with a high of $46.00 and a low of $43.00. This represents a 9.52% increase from the last price of $40.63.

$30 $34 $38 $42 $46 $50 High: $46 Avg: $44.5 Low: $43 Last Closed Price: $40.63

WTRG Stock Rating

Essential Utilities stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 18 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 12 Buy (66.67%), 6 Hold (33.33%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 18 6 12 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WTRG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEssential Utilities9.52%
SectorUtilities Stocks6.06%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts568
Avg Price Target$44.00$44.50$43.50
Last Closing Price$40.63$40.63$40.63
Upside/Downside8.29%9.52%7.06%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25171--9
Sep, 25181--10
Aug, 25182--11
Jul, 25182--11
Jun, 25182--11
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 28, 2025Jefferies$44.00$40.388.96%8.29%
Oct 28, 2025Gregg OrrillUBS$45.00$40.6310.76%10.76%
Oct 27, 2025Northcoast Research$46.00$41.2111.62%13.22%
Oct 10, 2025Barclays$43.00$40.476.25%5.83%
Oct 02, 2025Barclays$42.00$38.828.19%3.37%
Aug 15, 2025Gregg OrrillUBS$47.00$39.3419.47%15.68%
Jan 14, 2025Gregg OrrillUBS$42.00$33.7424.48%3.37%
Jan 07, 2025Jonathan ReederWells Fargo$39.00$35.2710.58%-4.01%
Sep 20, 2024Ross FowlerBank of America Securities$45.00$38.3217.43%10.76%
May 06, 2024Davis SunderlandRobert W. Baird$43.00$37.7813.82%5.83%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 28, 2025JefferiesBuyHolddowngrade
Oct 28, 2025UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade
Oct 27, 2025Janney MontgomeryNeutraldowngrade
Oct 10, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 02, 2025BarclaysOverweightinitialise
Aug 15, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Jan 14, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 07, 2024JefferiesBuyinitialise
Jul 31, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 04, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.14$1.68$1.77$1.86$2.17----
Avg Forecast$1.57$1.67$1.77$1.86$1.95$2.11$2.23$2.39$2.53
High Forecast$1.72$1.82$1.91$1.88$2.10$2.18$2.27$2.42$2.72
Low Forecast$1.46$1.55$1.64$1.85$1.87$2.07$2.19$2.37$2.37
Surprise %-27.39%0.60%--11.28%----

Revenue Forecast

$1B $2B $2B $3B $3B $4B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.46B$1.88B$2.29B$2.05B$2.09B----
Avg Forecast$1.71B$1.84B$2.08B$2.32B$2.13B$2.33B$2.44B$2.78B$2.96B
High Forecast$1.83B$1.97B$2.21B$2.33B$2.22B$2.44B$2.45B$2.79B$3.13B
Low Forecast$1.61B$1.74B$1.95B$2.31B$2.09B$2.25B$2.42B$2.76B$2.81B
Surprise %-14.22%1.82%10.01%-11.48%-2.19%----

Net Income Forecast

$200M $310M $420M $530M $640M $750M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$284.85M$431.61M$465.24M$498.23M$595.31M----
Avg Forecast$256.10M$410.72M$483.53M$498.23M$546.01M$569.98M$595.80M$642.29M$677.10M
High Forecast$307.31M$492.86M$580.24M$597.87M$560.88M$584.59M$606.53M$648.99M$727.97M
Low Forecast$204.88M$328.58M$386.82M$398.58M$500.60M$555.36M$585.06M$635.58M$633.77M
Surprise %11.23%5.09%-3.78%-9.03%----

WTRG Forecast FAQ

Is Essential Utilities stock a buy?

Essential Utilities stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 18 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Essential Utilities is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Essential Utilities's price target?

Essential Utilities's price target, set by 18 Wall Street analysts, averages $44.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $43 at the low end to $46 at the high end, suggesting a potential 9.52% change from the previous closing price of $40.63.

How does Essential Utilities stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Essential Utilities's stock forecast shows a 9.52% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (6.06%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Essential Utilities over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 77.78% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 80.00% Buy, 10.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 72.73% Buy, 18.18% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Essential Utilities’s EPS forecast?

Essential Utilities's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.11, marking a -2.76% decrease from the reported $2.17 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $2.23 in 2026, $2.39 in 2027, and $2.53 in 2028.

What is Essential Utilities’s revenue forecast?

Essential Utilities's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.33B, reflecting a 11.47% increase from the reported $2.09B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $2.44B, followed by $2.78B for 2027, and $2.96B for 2028.

What is Essential Utilities’s net income forecast?

Essential Utilities's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $569.98M, representing a -4.26% decrease from the reported $595.31M in 2024. Projections indicate $595.8M in 2026, $642.29M in 2027, and $677.1M in 2028.