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About Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. The company offers water services through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; and natural gas distribution services. The company serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Ticker
WTRG
Exchange
XNYS
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Water

Company profile updated October 15, 2026.

Stored market snapshot

As of October 12, 2026. Daily closing data may differ from the live quote shown in the dashboard.

Stored daily close (USD)
$39.15
Company market capitalization (USD)
$11,109,932,385.75
Price / earnings (TTM)
20.02×

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