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Essential Utilities Inc

NYSE: WTRG Utilities - Regulated Water
$41.10
â–² $0.55 (+1.36%) today
Markets closed · 3:08am ET
24/7 Rating HOLD
12-Month Price Target
$41.84 +1.8% upside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $41.10
Street consensus $41.60
Ours vs. the Street +0.6%
$38.44Conservative$41.10Current$41.84Our Target$43.90Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$38$40$42$44Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$43.90$41.84$38.44
$38$40$42$44Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$43.90$41.84$38.44

Analyst Sentiment

7ANALYSTS
Buy229%
Hold457%
Sell114%
The Bottom Line

Essential Utilities is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $41.84 suggesting modest upside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Analyst Consensus
Mixed analyst views
+0.9%
Earnings Growth
Earnings pressure
−0.3%
Volatility Adjustment
Lower volatility stock
+0.7%
Price Position
Trading near 52-week high
+1.5%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$40$45$50’26’27’28’29’30’31$52.96$48.86$41.62
$40$45$50’26’27’28’29’30’31$52.96$48.86$41.62

Prediction History

WTRG Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$39.90$40.60$41.30Jul 16Aug 28$41.84$41.10
$39.90$40.60$41.30Jul 16Aug 28$41.84$41.10
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$41.84 $41.10 HOLD +1.8%
$41.56 $40.18 HOLD +3.5%
$41.30 $40.38 HOLD +2.3%
$41.26 $40.04 HOLD +3.0%
$41.09 $39.85 HOLD +3.1%
$40.18 $39.59 HOLD +1.5%
$39.86 $39.47 HOLD +1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WTRG stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects WTRG could trade at an average price of $47.20, with a potential range between $35.40 and $59.00. This represents a potential 14.8% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is WTRG a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates WTRG as a HOLD. Near fair value (1.8%) Among Wall Street analysts, 2 rate it Buy, 4 rate it Hold, and 1 rate it Sell.

What is the WTRG stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

Our optimistic scenario for WTRG projects a price of $43.90 over the next 12 months. This represents modest upside of 6.8% from today’s price, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued at current levels even under favorable conditions.

What is the downside risk for WTRG stock?

Our conservative scenario for WTRG projects a price of $38.44 over the next 12 months (-6.5% from current levels), suggesting relatively limited downside if headwinds materialize. No forecast is a guarantee. Position sizing and time horizon still matter.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →