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Essential Utilities, Inc. is projected to rise to $44.14 by 2027, a +14% move from its current price of $38.58. WTRG is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $38.15 | $38.58 | $39.02 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14 | $37.97 | $38.58 | $39.20 | 0.00% |
| Jul 15 | $37.83 | $38.58 | $39.35 | +0.01% |
| Jul 16 | $37.72 | $38.58 | $39.47 | +0.01% |
| Jul 17 | $37.62 | $38.58 | $39.57 | +0.01% |
| Jul 18 | $37.53 | $38.58 | $39.67 | +0.01% |
| Jul 19 | $37.45 | $38.58 | $39.76 | +0.01% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $37.45 | $38.58 | $39.76 | +0.01% |
| Week 2 | $36.99 | $38.59 | $40.26 | +0.03% |
| Week 3 | $36.64 | $38.59 | $40.65 | +0.04% |
| Week 4 | $36.35 | $38.60 | $40.98 | +0.05% |
| Week 5 | $36.10 | $38.60 | $41.28 | +0.06% |
| Week 6 | $35.88 | $38.61 | $41.55 | +0.08% |
| Week 7 | $35.67 | $38.61 | $41.80 | +0.09% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Essential Utilities, Inc. is a utilities company that operates regulated water and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments.
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a utilities company focused on regulated water and natural gas services. The stock trades in the Utilities sector under the symbol WTRG.
A major floor 9.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.0% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (2.1% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 8.0% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key WTRG support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of WTRG market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $38.72 | Sell | $38.64 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $38.64 | Sell | $38.50 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $37.99 | Buy | $38.17 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $37.62 | Buy | $38.07 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $38.81 | Sell | $38.37 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $38.94 | Sell | $38.58 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.92 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 55.94 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 60.39 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -29.63 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.09 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 3.46 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.69 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 70.37 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.10 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.13 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 58.00 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.65 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 68.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 38.73 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 13.23 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.40 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish with a positive tilt. RSI14 sits at 60, and the price sits above the SMA50 of $37.70 and the SMA200 of $38.90.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36.25 | $38.58 | $50.22 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $36.15 | $44.14 | $56.35 | +14% | Neutral | |
| $39.74 | $49.44 | $64.81 | +28% | Bullish | |
| $43.78 | $55.29 | $74.04 | +43% | Bullish | |
| $52.93 | $67.76 | $92.37 | +76% | Bullish | |
| $58.16 | $75.36 | $104.35 | +95% | Bullish | |
| $59.03 | $77.35 | $108.63 | +101% | Bullish | |
| $62.97 | $83.39 | $118.63 | +116% | Bullish | |
| $65.96 | $88.22 | $126.99 | +129% | Bullish | |
| $69.40 | $93.70 | $136.39 | +143% | Bullish | |
| $100.91 | $142.10 | $216.75 | +268% | Bullish | |
| $177.20 | $267.61 | $437.56 | +594% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $36.25 | $38.58 | $46.16 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $33.49 | $39.20 | $46.88 | +1.61% |
| September 2026 | $32.86 | $38.64 | $46.57 | -1.42% |
| October 2026 | $33.30 | $39.32 | $47.70 | +1.76% |
| November 2026 | $34.39 | $40.75 | $49.71 | +3.64% |
| December 2026 | $34.45 | $40.96 | $50.22 | +0.50% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month WTRG forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, WTRG is projected to trade between $36.25 and $50.22, averaging $38.58 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $38.58. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $44.14, within a $36.15 to $56.35 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +14% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2028, WTRG could reach as high as $64.81, with a base case around $49.44 and support toward $39.74 — roughly +28% from $38.58. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect WTRG to range from $43.78 to $74.04 through 2029. The $55.29 average target implies a +43% move from current prices. That is up +12% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The WTRG price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $67.76 (low $52.93, high $92.37) — a potential gain of +76% on today's $38.58. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, WTRG is projected to trade between $58.16 and $104.35, averaging $75.36 — a potential gain of +95% from today's $38.58. That is up +11% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $77.35, within a $59.03 to $108.63 range. That is up +3% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +101% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, WTRG could reach as high as $118.63, with a base case around $83.39 and support toward $62.97 — roughly +116% from $38.58. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect WTRG to range from $65.96 to $126.99 through 2034. The $88.22 average target implies a +129% move from current prices. That is up +6% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The WTRG price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $93.70 (low $69.40, high $136.39) — a potential gain of +143% on today's $38.58. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, WTRG is projected to trade between $100.91 and $216.75, averaging $142.10 — a potential gain of +268% from today's $38.58. That is up +52% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $267.61, within a $177.20 to $437.56 range. That is up +88% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +594% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in WTRG today (≈ 25.920166 WTRG) could be worth
$6,936.45
+$5,936.45 (+594%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected WTRG price of $267.61 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in WTRGwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in WTRG on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 26.638252 WTRG) would be worth
$1,027.7
+$27.7 (+2.8%) today · 1.03× · US Dollar
Based on a WTRG entry price of $37.54 vs. today's $38.58.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $39.38 | $979.69 | -2.0% |
| 1 month ago | $37.57 | $1,026.88 | +2.7% |
| 3 months ago | $40.66 | $948.84 | -5.1% |
| 6 months ago | $39.15 | $985.44 | -1.5% |
| 1 year ago | $37.54 | $1,027.7 | +2.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $47.09 | $819.28 | -18.1% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our WTRG forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $77.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $77.00: $21.84B
Forecasts show a multi-year rise in average price with strong long‑term upside. The 2026 forecast lists min $36.25, avg $39.38, max $51.37 and a neutral sentiment; by 2027 the avg climbs to $45.64 with a 15.9% ROI; 2028 shows $51.69 (31.3% ROI); 2029 shows $57.91 (47.1% ROI) and 2030 shows $71.75 (82.2% ROI) with bullish sentiment. The path continues to 2031 $79.71 (102.4% ROI) and 2032 $81.18 (106.2% ROI), then 2033 $89.23 (126.6% ROI), 2034 $94.45 (139.8% ROI), and 2035 $99.25 (152% ROI).
By 2040 the avg is $153.32 (289.3% ROI) and by 2050 it reaches $292.27 (642.2% ROI), with ongoing bullish sentiment.
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The forecast shows avg $71.75, min $56.03, max $97.84, ROI 82.2%, sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts indicate rising averages and bullish sentiment through the long term, with 2027 avg $45.64 (ROI 15.9%) and 2030 avg $71.75 (ROI 82.2%). These are estimates, not guarantees.
2030 max $97.84; 2031 max $110.42, so reaching $100 could occur by 2031 according to the forecast.
2026 min $36.25, avg $39.38, max $51.37; sentiment NEUTRAL.
2040 min $108.86, avg $153.32, max $233.92; ROI 289.3%; sentiment BULLISH.
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