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Historical dividends and forecast
Essential has so far distributed $1.046 in 2026. The next dividend will be paid on 01.12.2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is Essential's market capitalization?
The market capitalization of Essential is $11.83B. Market capitalization is a measure of the total market value of a publicly traded company. It is calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the total number of outstanding shares.
What is Essential's Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio?
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio (TTM) for Essential is 21.30. This ratio helps investors assess whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its earnings.
What is the Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Essential?
Essential's Earnings Per Share (EPS) over the trailing twelve months (TTM) is $1.958. EPS indicates the company's profitability on a per-share basis.
What are the analyst ratings and target price for Essential's stock?
Currently, 7 analysts cover Essential's stock, with a consensus target price of $43.00. Analyst ratings provide insights into the stock's expected performance.
What is Essential's revenue over the trailing twelve months?
Over the trailing twelve months, Essential reported a revenue of $2.57B.
What is the EBITDA for Essential?
Essential's Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) over the trailing twelve months is $1.34B. EBITDA measures the company's overall financial performance.
What is the free cash flow of Essential?
Essential has a free cash flow of -$511.54M. Free cash flow indicates the cash generated after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and capital assets.
How many employees does Essential have, and what sector and industry does it belong to?
Essential employs approximately 3,303 people. It operates in the Utilities sector, specifically within the Water Utilities industry.
What is the free float of Essential's shares?
The free float of Essential is 283.04M. Free float refers to the number of shares available for public trading, excluding restricted shares.
Financials
- Market Cap
- $11.83B
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.958
- Free Float
- 283.04M
- P/E ratio (TTM)
- 21.30
- Revenue (TTM)
- $2.57B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.34B
- Free Cashflow (TTM)
- -$511.54M
Pricing
- 1D span
- $41.29$42.25
- 52W span
- $36.11$42.37
Analyst Ratings
The price target is $43.00 and the stock is covered by 7 analysts.
Buy
2
Hold
3
Sell
2
Information
Essential Utilities, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in providing water, wastewater, and natural gas services through its subsidiaries. It operates through the Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments. The Regulated Water segment includes water and wastewater regulated utility companies. The Regulated Natural Gas segment refers to natural gas utility companies, which provide natural gas distribution services. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, PA.
- Employees
- 3,303
- Industries
- Water Utilities
- Sector
- Utilities
Identifier
- Primary Ticker
- WTRG
Knockouts
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