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Essential Utilities, Inc. Stock Analysis & AI Score

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62.3/100B

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IndustryRegulated Water
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WTRG
62.3out of 100
Grade B

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) holds an ST Score of 62.3 out of 100 (B), with its strongest factor being Sentiment (A+) and its weakest Financial Strength (C-). Analysts rate WTRG Buy across 18 ratings with a $44.50 average price target (+0.1% vs the current $41.04).

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SentimentA+
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Financial StrengthC-
All factor grades
  • SentimentA+
  • ValuationB
  • GrowthB
  • MomentumB-
  • ProfitabilityC+
  • ForecastC+
  • Financial StrengthC-
  • Piotroski7/9
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WTRG stock: frequently asked questions

What is WTRG's ST Score?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) has an ST Score of 62.3 out of 100, an overall grade of B. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.

Is WTRG a buy, sell, or hold?

Wall Street's consensus rating on WTRG is Buy based on 18 analyst ratings. Our own ST Score grades it B (62.3/100). This is data, not investment advice — always do your own research.

What is WTRG's valuation grade?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) earns a valuation grade of B, measured against Regulated Water peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.

What is WTRG's growth grade?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) earns a growth grade of B, measured against Regulated Water peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.

What is WTRG's profitability grade?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) earns a profitability grade of C+, measured against Regulated Water peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.

What is WTRG's financial strength grade?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) earns a financial strength grade of C-, measured against Regulated Water peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.

What is the analyst price target for WTRG?

The average analyst price target for Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is $44.50 from 18 analysts, which is +0.1% versus the recent price of $41.04.

What is WTRG's Piotroski score?

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.