WTRG:NYSE, Essential Utilities, Inc.

WTRG stock overview

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG:NYSE) closed at $43.11 on October 23, 2026, down 0.44% on the day. The stock trades 1.1% below its 52-week high of $43.61 and 19.4% above its 52-week low of $36.11. Over the past year, it gained 4.6%. Essential Utilities, Inc. is part of the Public Utilities sector.

Key figures

Price
$43.11
Day change
-0.44%
Volume
2,142,575
Average volume
2,317,446
Market cap
12B+
52-week range
$36.11 – $43.61
50-day average
$40.45
200-day average
$39.29

Price action over the past year

In 252 trading sessions since October 23, 2025, WTRG closed higher on 115 days (46%). Its best day was October 22, 2026 (+6.28%) and its worst was October 29, 2025 (-3.40%). It never moved 10% or more in a single session.

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About Essential Utilities, Inc.

Essential Utilities Inc is a U.S.-based holding company for regulated utilities providing water or wastewater services to states in the Midwest, East, and South. Aqua America's services include operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities, water repair services, and building water systems. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Pennsylvania, where it is headquartered. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from water services and secondarily from wastewater services. Aqua America has a diversified customer base, deriving most of its revenue from residential customers. The company also sells to commercial, fire protection, industrial, and wastewater customers.

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