Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Stock Forecast
Data as of Sep 16, 2026Utilities · Current price $41.56 (+0.22%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Nicholas Campanella | Barclays | $38.00 | -8.6% |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Ryan Connors | Northcoast Research | $42.00 | +1.0% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Gregg Orrill | UBS | $45.00 | +8.3% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Gregg Orrill | UBS | $47.00 | +13.1% |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Gregg Orrill | UBS | $42.00 | +1.0% |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Jonathan Reeder | Wells Fargo | $39.00 | -6.2% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ross Fowler | Bank of America Securities | $45.00 | +8.3% |
| May 6, 2024 | Davis Sunderland | Robert W. Baird | $43.00 | +3.5% |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Shelby Tucker | RBC Capital | $54.00 | +29.9% |
Top Analysts Covering WTRG
WTRG vs Sector & Market
| Metric | WTRG | Utilities Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.42 |
| Analyst Count | 4 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +8.3% | +77.3% | +19.5% |
| P/E Ratio | 21.03 | 0.77 | 38.67 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $2.42B | $2.45B | $2.48B | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.55B | $2.63B | $2.72B | 3 |
| 2028-03-31 | $828M | $830M | $833M | 1 |
| 2028-06-30 | $844M | $846M | $849M | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $860M | $863M | $865M | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $877M | $879M | $882M | 1 |
| 2029-03-31 | $893M | $896M | $899M | 1 |
| 2029-06-30 | $911M | $914M | $917M | 1 |
| 2029-09-30 | $928M | $931M | $934M | 1 |
| 2029-12-31 | $946M | $949M | $952M | 1 |
| 2030-12-31 | $2.78B | $2.90B | $2.99B | 1 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $2.25 | $2.26 | $2.29 | 5 |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.36 | $2.40 | $2.49 | 5 |
| 2028-03-31 | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.19 | 1 |
| 2028-06-30 | $0.43 | $0.44 | $0.44 | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.32 | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.58 | 1 |
| 2029-03-31 | $1.14 | $1.15 | $1.15 | 1 |
| 2029-06-30 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | 1 |
| 2029-09-30 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | 1 |
| 2029-12-31 | $0.69 | $0.70 | $0.70 | 1 |
| 2030-12-31 | $2.64 | $2.79 | $2.91 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for WTRG?
The consensus among 4 analysts covering Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is Buy with an average price target of $46.00.
What is the highest price target for WTRG?
The highest price target for WTRG is $54.00, set by Shelby Tucker at RBC Capital on 2024-04-04.
What is the lowest price target for WTRG?
The lowest price target for WTRG is $38.00, set by Nicholas Campanella at Barclays on 2025-12-17.
How many analysts cover WTRG?
4 analysts have issued ratings for Essential Utilities, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is WTRG a buy or sell right now?
Based on 4 analyst ratings, WTRG has a consensus rating of Buy (2.50/5) with a +8.3% upside to the consensus target of $46.00.
What are the earnings estimates for WTRG?
Analysts estimate WTRG will report EPS of $2.26 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $2.45B.
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