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WTRG
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Apr 4 closing price
Price
$39.56
Change
-$1.08 (-2.66%)
Capitalization
10.13B

WTRG Essential Utilities Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

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

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a Summary for WTRG with price predictions
Apr 04, 2025

Momentum Indicator for WTRG turns positive, indicating new upward trend

WTRG saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on April 02, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 86 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 86 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for WTRG just turned positive on April 03, 2025. Looking at past instances where WTRG's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WTRG advanced for three days, in of 318 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 264 cases where WTRG Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for WTRG moved out of overbought territory on March 11, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 30 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 30 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 61 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 .

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 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

WTRG broke above its upper Bollinger Band on April 03, 2025. 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.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average 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 (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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (1.706) is normal, around the industry mean (2.091). P/E Ratio (19.769) is within average values for comparable stocks, (788.724). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.426) is also within normal values, averaging (301.186). Dividend Yield (0.033) settles around the average of (0.049) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.792) is also within normal values, averaging (6.716).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (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 78, placing this stock better than average.

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published Earnings

WTRG is expected to report earnings to rise 20.73% to 80 cents per share on May 01

Essential Utilities WTRG Stock Earnings Reports
Q1'25
Est.
$0.81
Q4'24
Est.
$0.67
Q3'24
Beat
by $0.01
Q2'24
Missed
by $0.04
Q1'24
Beat
by $0.20
The last earnings report on February 26 showed earnings per share of 67 cents, beating the estimate of 66 cents. With 3.70M shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 10.13B.
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published Dividends

WTRG paid dividends on March 03, 2025

Essential Utilities WTRG Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.33 per share was paid with a record date of March 03, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of February 10, 2025. Read more...
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published General Information

General Information

a holding company, which engages in the provision of water and wastewater services.

Industry WaterUtilities

Profile
Fundamentals
Details
Industry
N/A
Address
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Phone
+1 610 527-8000
Employees
3258
Web
https://www.essential.co
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WTRG and Stocks

Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, WTRG has been closely correlated with AWK. These tickers have moved in lockstep 80% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if WTRG jumps, then AWK could also see price increases.

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1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To WTRG
1D Price
Change %
WTRG100%
-2.66%
AWK - WTRG
80%
Closely correlated
-3.11%
AWR - WTRG
78%
Closely correlated
-1.49%
CWT - WTRG
77%
Closely correlated
-2.18%
SJW - WTRG
76%
Closely correlated
-2.27%
YORW - WTRG
70%
Closely correlated
-1.96%
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Correlation & Price change

1D
1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To WTRG
1D Price
Change %
WTRG100%
-2.66%
WTRG
(6 stocks)
89%
Closely correlated
-2.65%