Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 18 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 9 Buy, 8 Hold, 1 Sell.
The consensus price target is $42.25 (low: $38.00, high: $45.00), representing an upside of 7% from the current price $39.47.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $1.95 and revenue of $2.13B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $2.17 vs est $1.95 (beat +11.4%). 2025: actual $2.20 vs est $2.14 (beat +2.9%). Analyst accuracy: 93%.
WTRG Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$42.25
▲ +7.04% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 18 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Essential Utilities, Inc., the average price target is $42.25, with a high forecast of $45.00, and a low forecast of $38.00.
The average price target represents a +7.04% change from the last price of $39.47.
Highest Price Target
$45.00
Average Price Target
$42.25
Lowest Price Target
$38.00
WTRG Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 18 analysts giving stock ratings to Essential Utilities, Inc. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — WTRG
93%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $2.17
vs Est $1.95
▲ 10.2% off
2025
Actual $2.20
vs Est $2.14
▲ 2.8% off
Profitability Outlook
Company is profitable with solid earnings. EPS trend is improving.
Revenue Estimates — WTRG
95%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $2.086B
vs Est $2.133B
▼ 2.2% off
2025
Actual $2.475B
vs Est $2.273B
▲ 8.1% off
Revenue Trend
Moderate revenue growth trend. Analysts forecast revenue contraction ahead.
