Essential Utilities

NYSE: WTRG
New York Stock Exchange
Utilities Utilities - Regulated Water
Global Rank
#1841
Country Rank
#637
Market Cap
10.39 B
Price
37.06
Change (%)
0.86%
Volume
2.29 M

Essential Utilities's latest marketcap:

10.39 B

As of 06/18/2025, Essential Utilities's market capitalization has reached $10.39 B. According to our data, Essential Utilities is the 1841th most valuable company globally by market capitalization. Market capitalization, commonly referred to as market cap, represents the total market value of all outstanding shares of a publicly traded company and is often used as a measure of company value.

Market Cap 10.39 B
Revenue (ttm) 2.26 B
Net Income (ttm) 613.33 M
Shares Out 280.34 M
EPS (ttm) 2.23
Forward PE 17.31
Ex-Dividend Date 05/13/2025
Earnings Date 08/04/2025
Market Cap Chart
Data Updated: 06/18/2025

Essential Utilities's yearly market capitalization.

Essential Utilities has seen its market value grow from $817.8 M to $10.39 B since 1998, representing a total increase of 1,170.40% and an annual compound growth rate (CAGR) of 10.08%.
Date Market Cap Change (%) Global Rank
06/18/2025 $10.39 B 6.95% 1841
12/31/2024 $9.97 B -2.24% 1719
12/29/2023 $10.2 B -18.5% 1579
12/30/2022 $12.52 B -7.74% 1255
12/31/2021 $13.57 B 16.99% 1406
12/31/2020 $11.6 B 14.48% 1435
12/31/2019 $10.13 B 66.53% 1319
12/31/2018 $6.08 B -12.72% 1723
12/29/2017 $6.97 B 30.84% 1800
12/30/2016 $5.33 B 1.34% 1813

Company Profile

About Essential Utilities, Inc.

Essential Utilities, Inc. operates as a regulated utility provider, delivering essential water, wastewater, and natural gas services across the United States. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers under its well-known brands, Aqua and Peoples.

Business Segments

  • Regulated Water: Provides water services through contracts with municipal authorities and other entities.
  • Regulated Natural Gas: Offers natural gas distribution services and utility line protection solutions.

Service Offerings

  • Water and wastewater services
  • Fire protection and industrial water solutions
  • Utility service line protection and repair
  • Natural gas distribution

Geographic Reach

The company serves approximately 5.5 million customers across multiple states, including:

  • Pennsylvania
  • Ohio
  • Texas
  • Illinois
  • North Carolina
  • New Jersey
  • Indiana
  • Virginia
  • Kentucky

Company Background

Originally founded in 1886 as Aqua America, Inc., the company rebranded to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Its headquarters are located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Essential Utilities's (WTRG) current market cap?
    As of 06/18/2025, Essential Utilities (including the parent company, if applicable) has an estimated market capitalization of $10.39 B USD. This figure represents the total market value of its outstanding shares, including different share classes. Please note that market capitalization fluctuates based on market conditions, and the actual valuation may differ from the latest estimate.
  • Essential Utilities global market capitalization ranking is approximately 1841 as of 06/18/2025. This ranking is relative to all publicly traded companies worldwide and can fluctuate based on market dynamics and the performance of other companies. You can refer to our Global companies market cap ranking for the most up-to-date ranking.

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