WTRG Essential Utilities Inc

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) has received an average recommendation of "Hold" from eleven brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $43.29. The company recently reported an EPS beat and revenue growth, along with a quarterly dividend. While some analysts have lowered their price targets, others have upgraded their ratings, indicating mixed views on the stock.

Essential Utilities employees raised and donated over $1.27 million through their United Way campaign and Fall for Food Banks initiative to combat hunger across their nine-state service area. This significant effort included financial contributions, volunteer hours, and partnerships with local nonprofits, providing meals to over 55,000 people and supporting nearly 480 organizations. The combined campaigns highlight the company's deep commitment to community impact and addressing food insecurity.

Boston Trust Walden Corp increased its stake in Essential Utilities Inc. by 3.1% during the third quarter, acquiring an additional 80,102 shares. This boosted their total holdings to 2,624,985 shares, valued at approximately $104.74 million, making Essential Utilities its 27th largest investment. The company, trading under NYSE:WTRG, has a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts with a target price of $43.29, and recently reported strong Q3 earnings and a quarterly dividend.

Covea Finance significantly increased its stake in Essential Utilities Inc. ($WTRG) by 66.3% in Q3, now holding 109,400 shares valued at $4.37 million. This move comes as Essential Utilities reported strong Q3 earnings, beating analyst estimates with $0.33 EPS and $477 million in revenue, and offers an annualized dividend yield of approximately 3.6%. While institutional ownership stands at nearly 75%, analyst ratings for the utility company are mixed, with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $43.29.

Flputnam Investment Management Co. increased its stake in Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) by 14.3% during the third quarter, acquiring an additional 64,338 shares to bring its total holdings to 514,296 shares valued at $20.52 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, and Wall Street analysts currently give Essential Utilities an average "Hold" rating with a target price of $43.29. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings and pays a quarterly dividend providing a 3.6% yield.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced that its 2025-2026 United Way campaign and fifth annual Fall for Food Banks initiative raised over $1.2 million through employee efforts and company matching gifts. These funds, totaling $1,277,325, will support local communities across its nine-state footprint, addressing food insecurity and other challenges. Over $520,000 was specifically donated to fight hunger, with employees volunteering more than 1,000 hours.