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Essential Utilities Inc.
About WTRG
Essential Utilities, Inc. is the holding company for regulated utilities providing water, wastewater, or natural gas services. The Company’s segments include Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas. The Regulated Water segment consists of eight operating segments representing its water and wastewater regulated utility companies, which are organized by the states where the Company provides water and wastewater services. The Regulated Natural Gas segment consists of one operating segment representing natural gas utility companies for which the Company provides natural gas distribution services. It provides services in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The Company also operates market-based activities, conducted through its non-regulated subsidiaries, that provide utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households and gas marketing and production activities.
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Market Capitalisation
$10.77B
Price-earnings ratio
-
Dividend yield
3.61%
Volume
2.06M
High today
$37.99
Low today
$37.35
Open price
$37.61
52-week high
$42.37
52-week low
$36.32
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What is the ticker symbol of Essential Utilities Inc.?
The ticker symbol for Essential Utilities Inc. is WTRG.
How much is one share of WTRG?
One share of WTRG is valued at $37.97 as of 13 May 2026.
What is the market capitalisation of Essential Utilities Inc. WTRG?
As of 13 May 2026 Essential Utilities Inc. has a market cap of $10.77B.
Does WTRG pay dividends?
Yes, WTRG does pay dividends.
What is the dividend yield for WTRG?
The dividend yield for WTRG is 3.61% as of 13 May 2026.
What is the P/E ratio of WTRG?
The Price to Earnings ratio of WTRG is 19.28.
What is the Earnings Per Share of WTRG?
The Earnings Per Share of WTRG is $1.97.
What is the 52-week high for Essential Utilities Inc. stock?
The Essential Utilities Inc. 52-week high stock price is $42.37.
What is the 52-week low for Essential Utilities Inc. stock?
The Essential Utilities Inc. 52-week low stock price is $36.32.
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