Essential Utilities Overview
- Year Founded
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1886
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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3,291
- Stock Symbol
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WTRG
- Investments
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138
- Share Price
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$38.36
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Essential Utilities General Information
Description
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.
Contact Information
Website
www.essential.coCorporate Office
- 762 West Lancaster Avenue
- Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
- United States
Corporate Office
- 762 West Lancaster Avenue
- Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
- United States
Essential Utilities Timeline
Essential Utilities Stock Performance
As of 12-Jun-2025, Essential Utilities’s stock price is $38.36. Its current market cap is $10.8B with 280M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38.36 | $38.10 | $33.18 - $41.78 | $10.8B | 280M | 1.68M | $2.23 |
Essential Utilities Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, Essential Utilities has a trailing 12-month revenue of $2.26B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 18,607,495 | 17,396,977 | 17,035,862 | 19,072,223 |
| Revenue | 2,257,670 | 2,086,113 | 2,053,824 | 2,288,032 |
| EBITDA | 1,269,368 | 1,242,179 | 1,055,437 | 1,006,526 |
| Net Income | 613,331 | 595,314 | 498,226 | 465,237 |
| Total Assets | 18,327,161 | 18,026,554 | 16,841,459 | 15,719,107 |
| Total Debt | 7,782,831 | 7,725,177 | 7,088,048 | 6,836,579 |
Essential Utilities Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Essential Utilities Comparisons
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Essential Utilities Competitors (8)
One of Essential Utilities’s 8 competitors is American Water Works Company, a Corporation company based in Camden, NJ.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Water Works Company | Corporation | Camden, NJ | ||||
| California Water Service Group | Corporation | San Jose, CA | ||||
| Eversource Energy | Private Debt Financed | Springfield, MA | ||||
| Southern Company | Private Debt Financed | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| Fortis (Electric Utility) | Corporation | St. John's, Canada |
Essential Utilities Patents
Essential Utilities Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-4631961-A | Sampling device for determining conditions on the interior surface of a water main | Inactive | 31-Dec-1985 | ||
| JP-S55158066-A | Bubble manufacturing machine for fire extinguishing | Active | 30-May-1979 | ||
| AU-5568480-A | Fire-fighting concentrates | Inactive | 06-Mar-1979 | ||
| FR-2395044-A2 | New hydrosoluble concentrate suitable for pumping and its application for fire fighting | Active | 21-Jun-1977 | ||
| DE-2826224-A1 | Foam fire extinguisher | Inactive | 21-Jun-1977 | A62C99/0036 |
Essential Utilities Signals
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Essential Utilities Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Essential Utilities Investments & Acquisitions (138)
Essential Utilities’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Essential Utilities (Wastewater Utility Assets in Morgan County, Indiana) for . The deal was made on 01-Oct-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Utilities (Wastewater Utility Assets in Morgan County, Indiana) | 01-Oct-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Integra Water Texas | 01-Oct-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| Essential Utilities (Midvale's Water System in Ohio) | 01-Aug-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Village of La Rue (Water Assets in Ohio, United States) | 31-Jul-2023 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Village of Frankfort (Water and Wastewater Utility Assets in Illinois, United States) | 01-Jul-2023 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Buildings and Property |
Essential Utilities ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated April, 10, 2025
23.91 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Essential Utilities Exits (1)
Essential Utilities’s most recent exit was on 07-Apr-2004 from Applewood Water Company. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood Water Company | 07-Apr-2004 | Completed |
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Essential Utilities Affiliates
Subsidiaries (11)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Farms (Pennsylvania) | East Norriton, PA | 2009 | |
| Aqua Indiana | Pendleton, IN | 2004 | |
| Aqua Texas | Fulshear, TX | 2003 | |
| Aqua Creations New Jersey | New York, NY | 2002 | |
| Aqua Virginia | Rockville, VA | 2001 |
Essential Utilities FAQs
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When was Essential Utilities founded?
Essential Utilities was founded in 1886.
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Where is Essential Utilities headquartered?
Essential Utilities is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, PA.
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What is the size of Essential Utilities?
Essential Utilities has 3,291 total employees.
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What industry is Essential Utilities in?
Essential Utilities’s primary industry is Multi-Utilities.
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Is Essential Utilities a private or public company?
Essential Utilities is a Public company.
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What is Essential Utilities’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Essential Utilities is WTRG.
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What is the current stock price of Essential Utilities?
As of 12-Jun-2025 the stock price of Essential Utilities is $38.36.
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What is the current market cap of Essential Utilities?
The current market capitalization of Essential Utilities is $10.8B.
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What is Essential Utilities’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Essential Utilities is $2.26B.
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Who are Essential Utilities’s competitors?
American Water Works Company, California Water Service Group, Eversource Energy, Southern Company, and Fortis (Electric Utility) are some of the 8 competitors of Essential Utilities.
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What is Essential Utilities’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Essential Utilities’s EPS for 12 months was $2.23.
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