Essential Utilities Inc (NYSE: WTRG) has reported earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) of $0.67 versus $0.50 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 34%. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $2.17 versus $1.86 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 17%.
Recent Price Action
Essential Utilities Inc (NYSE: WTRG) stock rose slightly by 0.2% on 2/27/25. The stock closed at $37.57. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was above average at 124% of normal. The stock has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months but has risen 5.8% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Essential Utilities has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). This rating combines contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Essential Utilities has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 69 but a slightly negative Power Rating of 35, triggering the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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