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Essential Utilities, Inc. is projected to rise to $42.57 by 2027, a +15% move from its current price of $37.08. WTRG is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $36.71 | $37.08 | $37.46 | +0.01% |
| May 30 | $36.56 | $37.09 | $37.61 | +0.02% |
| May 31 | $36.45 | $37.09 | $37.74 | +0.02% |
| Jun 1 | $36.36 | $37.09 | $37.84 | +0.03% |
| Jun 2 | $36.27 | $37.09 | $37.93 | +0.04% |
| Jun 3 | $36.20 | $37.10 | $38.02 | +0.05% |
| Jun 4 | $36.13 | $37.10 | $38.10 | +0.05% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $36.13 | $37.10 | $38.10 | +0.05% |
| Week 2 | $35.76 | $37.12 | $38.54 | +0.11% |
| Week 3 | $35.48 | $37.14 | $38.88 | +0.16% |
| Week 4 | $35.24 | $37.16 | $39.18 | +0.22% |
| Week 5 | $35.04 | $37.18 | $39.45 | +0.27% |
| Week 6 | $34.86 | $37.20 | $39.70 | +0.33% |
| Week 7 | $34.70 | $37.22 | $39.92 | +0.38% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Essential Utilities, Inc. is a utilities company that provides regulated water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments and serves households and other customers under the Aqua and Peoples brands.
The company also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services, gas marketing and production activities, and natural gas distribution services. It serves approximately 5.5 million customers across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky. The company was formerly 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.
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is currently priced at $37.44 with a market cap of $10.62B, and it ranks 881 by market capitalization.
The current price aligns with a 2026 forecast where the min is $36.54, avg $37.44, max $49.60; ROI 0 and sentiment NEUTRAL. This suggests a stable near-term outlook with potential upside if conditions push into the forecasted range.
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish path with rising averages and sizable upside through 2030 and beyond. For example, 2027 is seen at an avg of $43.36, 2028 at $47.81, 2029 at $55.14, and 2030 at $67.44, with further gains projected in 2040 ($132.76) and 2050 ($261.78). Min/Max in these years also illustrate a wide growth band, and ROIs rise accordingly through the period.
A major floor 7.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (1.5% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 8.8% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 12.7% 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 | $37.04 | Buy | $37.13 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $37.20 | Sell | $37.26 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $37.57 | Sell | $37.67 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $39.05 | Sell | $38.49 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $39.10 | Sell | $38.86 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $39.09 | Sell | $38.89 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.60 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 72.70 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -76.53 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -62.50 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.03 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -1.04 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.30 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 37.50 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.24 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -1.35 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 48.20 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.90 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -76.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 37.18 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 19.63 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.35 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is neutral, with RSI14 at 40. The near-term trend shows the 50-day simple moving average at $39.22 and the 200-day simple moving average at $39.10.
Key support is at $36.54 and resistance at $40.33, framing a 30-day range of $34.93 to $40.13. Overall, the setup points to a balanced short-term outlook with limited momentum.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36.54 | $37.08 | $48.66 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $34.77 | $42.57 | $54.54 | +15% | Neutral | |
| $37.40 | $46.62 | $61.29 | +26% | Bullish | |
| $41.83 | $52.92 | $71.03 | +43% | Bullish | |
| $50.76 | $65.08 | $88.90 | +76% | Bullish | |
| $53.32 | $69.19 | $95.97 | +87% | Bullish | |
| $54.09 | $70.98 | $99.85 | +91% | Bullish | |
| $60.24 | $79.87 | $113.80 | +115% | Bullish | |
| $60.02 | $80.37 | $115.86 | +117% | Bullish | |
| $61.95 | $83.73 | $122.03 | +126% | Bullish | |
| $89.12 | $125.61 | $191.79 | +239% | Bullish | |
| $160.56 | $242.67 | $397.08 | +554% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $36.54 | $37.08 | $43.45 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $32.33 | $37.72 | $44.86 | +1.72% |
| July 2026 | $31.83 | $37.34 | $44.83 | -0.99% |
| August 2026 | $31.53 | $37.16 | $44.93 | -0.50% |
| September 2026 | $32.44 | $38.38 | $46.68 | +3.28% |
| October 2026 | $33.11 | $39.31 | $48.07 | +2.42% |
| November 2026 | $32.79 | $39.04 | $47.96 | -0.68% |
| December 2026 | $33.02 | $39.43 | $48.66 | +1.00% |
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 $36.54 and $48.66, averaging $37.08 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $37.08. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $42.57, within a $34.77 to $54.54 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +15% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2028, WTRG could reach as high as $61.29, with a base case around $46.62 and support toward $37.40 — roughly +26% from $37.08. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect WTRG to range from $41.83 to $71.03 through 2029. The $52.92 average target implies a +43% move from current prices. That is up +14% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The WTRG price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $65.08 (low $50.76, high $88.90) — a potential gain of +76% on today's $37.08. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, WTRG is projected to trade between $53.32 and $95.97, averaging $69.19 — a potential gain of +87% from today's $37.08. That is up +6% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $70.98, within a $54.09 to $99.85 range. That is up +3% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +91% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, WTRG could reach as high as $113.80, with a base case around $79.87 and support toward $60.24 — roughly +115% from $37.08. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect WTRG to range from $60.02 to $115.86 through 2034. The $80.37 average target implies a +117% move from current prices. That is up +1% 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 $83.73 (low $61.95, high $122.03) — a potential gain of +126% on today's $37.08. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, WTRG is projected to trade between $89.12 and $191.79, averaging $125.61 — a potential gain of +239% from today's $37.08. That is up +50% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $242.67, within a $160.56 to $397.08 range. That is up +93% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +554% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in WTRG today (≈ 26.968716 WTRG) could be worth
$6,544.58
+$5,544.58 (+554%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected WTRG price of $242.67 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 25.753282 WTRG) would be worth
$954.93
-$45.07 (-4.5%) today · 0.95× · US Dollar
Based on a WTRG entry price of $38.83 vs. today's $37.08.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $36.54 | $1,014.78 | +1.5% |
| 1 month ago | $39.41 | $940.88 | -5.9% |
| 3 months ago | $39.78 | $932.13 | -6.8% |
| 6 months ago | $39.59 | $936.6 | -6.3% |
| 1 year ago | $38.83 | $954.93 | -4.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $47.42 | $781.95 | -21.8% |
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 $74.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $74.00: $20.99B
The multi-year forecast outlines a clear bullish trajectory through 2030 and beyond, with rising average prices and strong upside potential. By 2030, the average forecast reaches $67.44 with a max of $92.14 and a min of $52.59, yielding an 80.1% ROI and a bullish sentiment.
In 2040, the forecast climbs to an average of $132.76, with a min of $94.18 and a max of $202.74, corresponding to a 254.6% ROI and a bullish stance. By 2050, the average is projected at $261.78, with a min of $173.18 and a max of $428.38, delivering a 599.2% ROI and a bullish outlook.
These figures reflect a long-run growth expectation, but they are estimates, not guarantees. Actual results will depend on market dynamics, regulatory factors, and other risks that influence utilities valuations.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
The 2030 forecast shows a 2030 avg of $67.44 and a max of $92.14, with a min of $52.59 and an ROI of 80.1%, and sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast indicates a bullish long-term trajectory with rising averages and ROIs (e.g., 2030 avg $67.44, ROI 80.1%; 2050 avg $261.78, ROI 599.2%), but these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes, the forecast shows 2031 max $99.42 and 2032 max $104.52, suggesting it could approach or surpass $100 in 2032 based on the provided projections.
RSI14 is 40; SMA50 is $39.22 and SMA200 is $39.10. Support is at $36.54 and resistance at $40.33, with a 30-day range of $34.93 to $40.13.
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