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WTRG
Stock ticker: NYSE
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9.63B

WTRG Essential Utilities Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

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

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a Summary for WTRG with price predictions
08:00 PM EDT Sep 27, 2023

WTRG sees MACD Histogram just turned negative

WTRG saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on September 26, 2023. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 42 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 22, 2023. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on WTRG as a result. In of 76 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent 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 .

The Aroon Indicator for WTRG entered a downward trend on September 18, 2023. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WTRG advanced for three days, in of 335 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

WTRG may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

Fear & Greed

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 (1.618) is normal, around the industry mean (2.257). P/E Ratio (19.493) is within average values for comparable stocks, (668.092). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.769) is also within normal values, averaging (516.209). Dividend Yield (0.034) settles around the average of (0.049) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.937) is also within normal values, averaging (8.778).

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 PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than 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 slightly worse than average price growth. WTRG’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

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 71, placing this stock worse than average.

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published Highlights

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 3.29B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 41.88K to 25.83B. AWK holds the highest valuation in this group at 25.83B. 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 -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -7%, and the average quarterly price growth was -9%. CETI experienced the highest price growth at 30%, while PEGRY experienced the biggest fall at -10%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Water Utilities Industry was 30%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 81% and the average quarterly volume growth was 40%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

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

Valuation Rating: 61
P/E Growth Rating: 63
Price Growth Rating: 65
SMR Rating: 78
Profit Risk Rating: 71
Seasonality Score: -19 (-100 ... +100)
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published Earnings

WTRG is expected to report earnings to fall 16.44% to 28 cents per share on November 06

Essential Utilities WTRG Stock Earnings Reports
Q3'23
Est.
$0.28
Q2'23
Est.
$0.34
Q1'23
Missed
by $0.01
Q4'22
Beat
by $0.03
Q3'22
Beat
by $0.04
The last earnings report on August 07 showed earnings per share of 34 cents, meeting the estimate of 34 cents. With 326.96K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 9.63B.
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published Dividends

WTRG paid dividends on September 01, 2023

Essential Utilities WTRG Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.31 per share was paid with a record date of September 01, 2023, and an ex-dividend date of August 10, 2023. 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

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Fundamentals
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Industry
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Address
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Phone
+1 610 527-8000
Employees
3187
Web
https://www.essential.co
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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 84% 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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Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To WTRG
1D Price
Change %
WTRG100%
-0.87%
AWK - WTRG
84%
Closely correlated
-2.18%
CWT - WTRG
75%
Closely correlated
+0.54%
AWR - WTRG
73%
Closely correlated
-0.66%
MSEX - WTRG
70%
Closely correlated
-1.91%
SJW - WTRG
69%
Closely correlated
-1.07%
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Correlation & Price change

1D
1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To WTRG
1D Price
Change %
WTRG100%
-0.87%
WTRG
(undefined stocks)
87%
Closely correlated
+0.53%
Water Utilities
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84%
Closely correlated
+0.24%
Utilities
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83%
Closely correlated
+0.06%