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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 $49.00 and a low of $40.00. This represents a 5.95% increase from the last price of $42.00.

$30 $34 $38 $42 $46 $50 High: $49 Avg: $44.5 Low: $40 Last Closed Price: $42

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%), 10 Buy (55.56%), 7 Hold (38.89%), 1 Sell (5.56%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 18 0 1 7 10 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WTRG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEssential Utilities5.95%
SectorUtilities Stocks19.33%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1312
Avg Price Target$49.00$45.00$43.25
Last Closing Price$42.00$42.00$42.00
Upside/Downside16.67%7.14%2.98%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 26-23-27
Aug, 26-24-17
Jul, 26-24-17
Jun, 26-24-17
May, 26-15-17
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 10, 2026Gregg OrrillUBS$49.00$42.0016.67%16.67%
Jul 15, 2026Barclays$40.00$38.593.65%-4.76%
Jul 02, 2026UBS$46.00$38.0320.96%9.52%
May 29, 2026Gregg OrrillUBS$43.00$36.6917.20%2.38%
May 07, 2026UBS$41.00$37.0910.54%-2.38%
Dec 17, 2025Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$38.00$38.31-0.81%-9.52%
Dec 03, 2025Ryan ConnorsNorthcoast Research$42.00$38.858.11%-
Oct 28, 2025Jefferies$44.00$40.388.96%4.76%
Oct 28, 2025Gregg OrrillUBS$45.00$40.6310.76%7.14%
Oct 27, 2025Northcoast Research$46.00$41.2111.62%9.52%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Sep 10, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jul 15, 2026BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jul 02, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
May 29, 2026UBSNeutralBuyupgrade
Dec 17, 2025BarclaysOverweightUnderweightdowngrade
Oct 28, 2025JefferiesBuyHolddowngrade
Oct 28, 2025UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade
Oct 27, 2025Janney MontgomeryNeutraldowngrade
Oct 10, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 02, 2025BarclaysOverweightinitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.68$1.77$1.86$2.17$2.20---
Avg Forecast$1.67$1.77$1.86$1.95$2.11$2.23$2.39$2.53
High Forecast$1.82$1.91$1.88$2.10$2.18$2.27$2.42$2.72
Low Forecast$1.55$1.64$1.85$1.87$2.07$2.19$2.37$2.37
Surprise %0.60%--11.28%4.27%---

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $2B $3B $3B $4B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.88B$2.29B$2.05B$2.09B$2.47B---
Avg Forecast$1.84B$2.08B$2.32B$2.13B$2.33B$2.44B$2.78B$2.96B
High Forecast$1.97B$2.21B$2.33B$2.22B$2.44B$2.45B$2.79B$3.13B
Low Forecast$1.74B$1.95B$2.31B$2.09B$2.25B$2.42B$2.76B$2.81B
Surprise %1.82%10.01%-11.48%-2.19%6.42%---

Net Income Forecast

$300M $390M $480M $570M $660M $750M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$431.61M$465.24M$498.23M$595.31M$616.37M---
Avg Forecast$410.72M$483.53M$498.23M$546.01M$569.98M$595.80M$642.29M$677.10M
High Forecast$492.86M$580.24M$597.87M$560.88M$584.59M$606.53M$648.99M$727.97M
Low Forecast$328.58M$386.82M$398.58M$500.60M$555.36M$585.06M$635.58M$633.77M
Surprise %5.09%-3.78%-9.03%8.14%---

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, 10 Buy, 7 Hold, 1 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 $40 at the low end to $49 at the high end, suggesting a potential 5.95% change from the previous closing price of $42.

How does Essential Utilities stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Essential Utilities's stock forecast shows a 5.95% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (19.33%).

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

  • September 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 0% Sell, 28.57% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 57.14% Hold, 0% Sell, 14.29% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 57.14% Hold, 0% Sell, 14.29% Strong Sell.

What is Essential Utilities’s EPS forecast?

Essential Utilities's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $2.23, marking a 1.36% increase from the reported $2.2 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $2.44B, reflecting a -1.42% decrease from the reported $2.47B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $2.78B, 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 2026 stands at $595.8M, representing a -3.34% decrease from the reported $616.37M in 2025. Projections indicate $642.29M in 2027, and $677.1M in 2028.