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Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities... Show more

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Sep 11, 2026

WTRG in downward trend: price expected to drop as it breaks its higher Bollinger Band on August 24, 2026

WTRG broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 24, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 38 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In 21 of the 38 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at 55%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 35 of 64 cases where WTRG's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 55%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WTRG turned negative on September 11, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 22 of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 48%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WTRG declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 50%.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 13, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on WTRG as a result. In 48 of 90 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 53%.

The 50-day moving average for WTRG moved above the 200-day moving average on August 11, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.

Following a +0.72% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WTRG advanced for three days, in 154 of 293 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 53%.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 115 of 254 cases where WTRG Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 45%.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 20 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 46 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WTRG’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 76 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 78 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.661) is normal, around the industry mean (2.023). P/E Ratio (21.062) is within average values for comparable stocks, (25.565). WTRG's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.664) is slightly higher than the industry average of (2.653). Dividend Yield (0.034) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.531) is also within normal values, averaging (4.349).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. WTRG’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 87, placing this stock worse than average.

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published Dividends

WTRG paid dividends on September 01, 2026

Essential Utilities WTRG Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.36 per share was paid with a record date of September 01, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of August 11, 2026. Read more...
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Industry description

Water utilities operate water treatment plants, and/or distribute water to residential and commercial customers. Companies operating in this industry are largely responsible for the safe and timely distribution of water. While most water systems are local or regional, some of the companies might have operations across several states. The industry is expected to be closely monitored by regulators for quality checks on the water being distributed. Investing in upgrading infrastructure is a major factor in bolstering the supply of clean/safe-to-use water. Given the absolute necessity of water in our lives, the industry is largely non-cyclical. American Water Works Company, Inc., Aqua America, Inc., American States Water Co. and California Water Service Group are some of the major water utilities companies in the U.S.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Water Utilities Industry is 5.82B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 41.88K to 27.36B. AWK holds the highest valuation in this group at 27.36B. The lowest valued company is AEPT at 41.88K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Water Utilities Industry was -2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 1%, and the average quarterly price growth was 6%. SBS experienced the highest price growth at 3%, while CWCO experienced the biggest fall at -4%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Water Utilities Industry was -5%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -13% and the average quarterly volume growth was -16%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 75
P/E Growth Rating: 34
Price Growth Rating: 47
SMR Rating: 71
Profit Risk Rating: 87
Seasonality Score: -52 (-100 ... +100)
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a holding company, which engages in the provision of water and wastewater services.

Industry WaterUtilities

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Address
762 West Lancaster Avenue
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+1 610 527-8000
Employees
3303
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https://www.essential.co
WTRG in downward trend: price expected to drop as it breaks its higher Bollinger Band on August 24, 2026