WTRG Stock: Price, Earnings History and SEC Filings
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) last traded at $43.52, up 1.73% on the latest session and up 11.0% over the past month. In its most recent reported quarter (Jun 2026) earnings per share were $0.38 against an analyst estimate of $0.38, a beat of 0.0%.
Price data from Yahoo Finance, as of Oct 30, 2026. May be delayed.
WTRG earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $0.38 | $0.38 | +0.00% |
| Mar 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.83 | $1.01 | -17.82% |
| Dec 2025 | Feb 25, 2026 | $0.47 | $0.36 | +30.56% |
| Sep 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.33 | $0.27 | +22.22% |
WTRG beat the analyst EPS estimate in 2 of its last 4 reported quarters. Source: Nasdaq.
How WTRG reacts to earnings
Across its last 8 earnings releases, WTRG moved 2.0% on average the next session, in either direction. It rose after 6 of 8 reports.
| Report date | Released | Next-session move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Before open | +0.08% |
| 2026-05-07 | Before open | +0.43% |
| 2026-02-26 | Before open | -0.30% |
| 2025-11-05 | Before open | +3.33% |
| 2025-08-01 | Before open | +3.75% |
| 2025-05-12 | Before open | -4.02% |
| 2025-02-27 | Before open | +0.16% |
| 2024-11-05 | Before open | +3.86% |
Based on the dates of earnings-release 8-K filings (SEC EDGAR) and daily closing prices (Yahoo Finance). Past reactions do not predict future ones.
WTRG financial history
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net margin | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.5B | $616M | – | 24.9% | $2.20 |
| 2024 | $2.1B | $595M | – | 28.5% | $2.17 |
| 2023 | $2.1B | $498M | – | 24.3% | $1.86 |
| 2022 | $2.3B | $465M | – | 20.3% | $1.77 |
| 2021 | $1.9B | $432M | – | 23.0% | $1.67 |
| 2020 | $1.5B | $285M | – | 19.5% | $1.12 |
| 2019 | $890M | $225M | – | 25.2% | $1.04 |
| 2018 | $838M | $192M | -$127M | 22.9% | $1.08 |
Source: annual figures from 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. The year shown is the calendar year the fiscal year ended. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital spending.
Latest SEC filings for WTRG
- 8-K · Sep 17, 2026Other events
- 8-K · Aug 31, 2026Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K · Aug 17, 2026Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-Q · Aug 5, 2026
- 8-K · Aug 5, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · May 15, 2026Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · May 8, 2026Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-Q · May 7, 2026
- 8-K · May 7, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Apr 30, 2026Shareholder vote
Insider filing activity
WTRG insiders filed 1 Form 4 report in the last 90 days. A Form 4 is how directors and executives disclose purchases, sales and grants of company stock. See the individual filings on SEC EDGAR. Many Form 4 filings are routine, such as scheduled sales or option exercises, so check each filing before drawing a conclusion.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
WTRG news
- California Water Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates on Higher Taxes & CostsOct 30, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- What American Water Works (AWK) Said on Its Q3 Earnings CallOct 30, 2026 · marketbeat.com
- American Water Q3 Earnings Miss on Higher Costs Despite Revenue GrowthOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- These 4 Boring Dividend Stocks Get Paid Every Time America Turns on the TapOct 29, 2026 · 247wallst.com
- American Water Works Company, Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Call SummaryOct 29, 2026 · app.moby.co
- Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights American Water Works, Essential Utilities, American States Water and California Water ServiceOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) Stock Gets Fair Value Trim As Merger Exchange Ratio Shapes Analyst ViewsOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) Stock May Trade At A Premium After Illinois Infrastructure PushOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
About Essential Utilities, Inc.
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a US-listed public company on NYSE. The SEC classifies its business as Water Supply. It is incorporated in PA. Its fiscal year ends in December.