Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024.
Quick Stats
Feb 02, 202652.3
AI Score
HOLD1.11
Volume Ratio
Feb 25, 2026
Next Earnings
15
+ve Days (30d)
15
-ve Days (30d)
WTRG Stock Summary
Last updated Feb 02, 2026
WTRG is currently trading at $38.25, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $38.81, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $34.58 to $42.37.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $38.74, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 43.814, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.018, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates WTRG at 52.3/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
WTRG (Essential Utilities, Inc.) Indicators
Last updated Feb 02, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 43.814 |
| CMF (20) | -0.018 |
| ROC (10) | -3.943 |
| ADX (14) | 13.804 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.007 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -57.143 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -91.176 |
| MFI (14) | 52.224 |
WTRG Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
WTRG Price vs Max Options Open Interest
WTRG Max Change In Options Open Interest
WTRG Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
WTRG Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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WTRG Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
WTRG Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
2nd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Essential Utilities, Inc. is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
WTRG Moving Averages Analysis
WTRG (Essential Utilities, Inc.) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Feb 02, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 38.99 |
| 20 | 38.94 |
| 30 | 38.79 |
| 50 | 38.74 |
| 100 | 39.06 |
| 200 | 38.81 |
WTRG Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 17.3913 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 16.1625 |
| Market Cap ($) | 11.0 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 2.4 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.2809 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 1.319 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 2.128 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 2.2352 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 43 |
| Most Recent Quarter |