Essential Utilities Inc (NYSE: WTRG) has reported E.P.S. of $0.25 for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) versus $0.30 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -17%. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $2.00 compared to $1.81 a year ago — an increase of 10%.
Recent Price Action
Essential Utilities Inc (NYSE: WTRG) stock closed at $38.63 on 11/4/24 after an increase of 1.0%. Moreover, above average trading volume at 126% of normal accompanied the advance. The stock has declined -0.5% during the last week but has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
With future capital returns forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, WTRG is expected to continue to be a Value Builder.
Essential Utilities has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). The Value Trend Rating reflects highly consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Essential Utilities has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 65 and a slightly positive Power Rating of 68, and the Positive Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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