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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
What changed since yesterday
- Closed at $40.29, +1.10% vs the prior close of $39.85.
- Volume 4.52M shares, 2.0x its 50-day average (heavy).
- New SEC filings: 425 (Oct 15, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
WTRG rises 1.1% to $40.29 on 2.0x normal volume. Closed at $40.29, +1.10% vs the prior close of $39.85. Day range $40.01–$40.93, opened at $40.48.
Last close$40.29+1.10%
Day range40.01–40.93
Open40.48
Volume4.52M
52-week range36.11–42.51
Avg volume (20d)2.62M
WTRG daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — WTRG rises 1.1% to $40.29 on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $40.29, +1.10% vs the prior close of $39.85. Day range $40.01–$40.93, opened at $40.48.
- Volume was 4.52M shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 2.29M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -0.1% vs its 50-day average ($40.32) and +2.7% vs its 200-day average ($39.21).
- 52-week range $36.11–$42.51; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 5.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — WTRG rises 1.4% to $39.85, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $39.85, +1.43% vs the prior close of $39.29. Day range $39.07–$40.09, opened at $39.21.
- Volume was 2.46M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.31M.
- Price is -1.1% vs its 50-day average ($40.31) and +1.6% vs its 200-day average ($39.21).
- 52-week range $36.11–$42.51; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 6.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — WTRG rises 0.4% to $39.29, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $39.29, +0.36% vs the prior close of $39.15. Day range $38.72–$39.51, opened at $39.37.
- Volume was 1.76M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.33M.
- Price is -2.5% vs its 50-day average ($40.30) and +0.2% vs its 200-day average ($39.20).
- 52-week range $36.11–$42.51; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 7.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — WTRG rises 0.4% to $39.15, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $39.15, +0.44% vs the prior close of $38.98. Day range $38.72–$39.17, opened at $38.91.
- Volume was 1.89M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.34M.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($40.29) and -0.1% vs its 200-day average ($39.20).
- 52-week range $36.11–$42.51; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 7.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — WTRG rises 0.7% to $38.98
- Closed at $38.98, +0.67% vs the prior close of $38.72. Day range $38.57–$39.16, opened at $38.72.
- Volume was 1.39M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.35M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.3% vs its 50-day average ($40.31) and -0.5% vs its 200-day average ($39.19).
- 52-week range $36.11–$42.51; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 8.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — WTRG rises 0.5% to $38.72
- Closed at $38.72, +0.49% vs the prior close of $38.53. Day range $38.21–$38.95, opened at $38.68.
- Volume was 2.96M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 2.33M.
- Price is -4.0% vs its 50-day average ($40.33) and -1.2% vs its 200-day average ($39.19).
- 52-week range $36.11–$42.51; today's close sits at 41% of that range, 8.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — WTRG dips 0.7% to $38.53, a 1-month low
- Closed at $38.53, -0.72% vs the prior close of $38.81. Day range $38.29–$38.98, opened at $38.80.
- Volume was 3.16M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 2.32M.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($40.37) and -1.7% vs its 200-day average ($39.19).
- 52-week range $36.11–$42.51; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 9.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — WTRG rises 0.4% to $38.81
- Closed at $38.81, +0.36% vs the prior close of $38.67. Day range $38.47–$39.05, opened at $38.78.
- Volume was 1.92M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.32M.
- Price is -4.0% vs its 50-day average ($40.42) and -1.0% vs its 200-day average ($39.19).
- 52-week range $36.11–$42.51; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — WTRG dips 1.8% to $38.67
- Closed at $38.67, -1.80% vs the prior close of $39.38. Day range $38.51–$39.51, opened at $39.33.
- Volume was 3.85M shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 2.28M.
- Price is -4.4% vs its 50-day average ($40.43) and -1.3% vs its 200-day average ($39.19).
- 52-week range $36.11–$42.51; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 9.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — WTRG rises 1.8% to $39.38
- Closed at $39.38, +1.84% vs the prior close of $38.67. Day range $38.84–$39.46, opened at $38.84.
- Volume was 2.49M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.26M.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($40.45) and +0.5% vs its 200-day average ($39.19).
- 52-week range $36.11–$42.51; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 7.4% below the 52-week high.
WTRG latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about WTRG in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 31, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Things to know before you trade WTRG
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.89% (largest 1.8%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 2.62M shares (≈$105.69M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $40.29 vs a range of $36.11–$42.51 (65% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 11, 2026 ($0.361/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 1 sales; latest: Colleen Arnold sold 2,855 shares on Aug 7, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 17, 2026; 8-K Aug 31, 2026; 8-K Aug 17, 2026.
- Share count: 283.78M shares outstanding (Jul 27, 2026), +1.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Water Supply.
WTRG market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 40.48 | 40.93 | 40.01 | 40.29 | 4.52M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 39.21 | 40.09 | 39.07 | 39.85 | 2.46M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 39.37 | 39.51 | 38.72 | 39.29 | 1.76M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 38.91 | 39.17 | 38.72 | 39.15 | 1.89M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 38.72 | 39.16 | 38.57 | 38.98 | 1.39M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 38.68 | 38.95 | 38.21 | 38.72 | 2.96M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 38.80 | 38.98 | 38.29 | 38.53 | 3.16M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 38.78 | 39.05 | 38.47 | 38.81 | 1.92M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 39.33 | 39.51 | 38.51 | 38.67 | 3.85M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 38.84 | 39.46 | 38.84 | 39.38 | 2.49M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 38.90 | 38.98 | 38.19 | 38.67 | 3.31M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 39.38 | 39.72 | 39.12 | 39.19 | 2.52M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 38.70 | 39.45 | 38.49 | 39.23 | 2.36M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 39.43 | 39.56 | 38.82 | 38.96 | 1.72M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 39.77 | 39.89 | 39.24 | 39.53 | 1.33M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 40.39 | 40.59 | 39.69 | 39.74 | 1.60M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 40.36 | 40.57 | 39.89 | 40.18 | 3.03M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 40.49 | 40.82 | 40.33 | 40.38 | 3.72M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 41.01 | 41.23 | 40.41 | 40.48 | 2.49M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 41.39 | 41.39 | 40.82 | 41.04 | 4.00M |
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities (WTRG) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Water Supply”. Its business address is in BRYN MAWR, PA. State of incorporation: PA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 78128.
WTRG board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth B Amato | Director | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Christopher L Bruner | Director | Jun 24, 2026 |
| David Alan Ciesinski | Director | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Chris Franklin | Chief Executive Officer | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Daniel J Iii Hilferty | Director | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Wilbert Bryan Lewis | Director | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Tamara Louise Linde | Director | Jun 24, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Colleen Arnold | President - Aqua | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Chris Franklin | Chief Executive Officer | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Michael Huwar | President - Peoples | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Christopher Paul Luning | EVP, General Counsel | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Bradley John Palmer | Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Daniel Schuller | Executive Vice President | Mar 3, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Colleen Arnold | Sale | 2,855 | $39.55 |
WTRG financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $2.47B | $616.37M | 2.20 | $1.01B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $2.09B | $595.31M | 2.17 | $770.34M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $2.05B | $498.23M | 1.86 | $933.59M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $2.29B | $465.24M | 1.77 | $600.31M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.88B | $431.61M | 1.67 | $644.68M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $19.94B, total liabilities $—, cash $8.63M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
WTRG earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.59 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $37.70 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.78 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.68 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $38.18 |
| May 12, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.12 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $37.57 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $40.12 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 3, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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