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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 17% confidence · analysed Nov 4, 2026
On Nov 4, 2026, our model rated Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) WEAK BUY with 17% confidence at a price of $44.04. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 75, above 70, which is overbought: buyers have been very aggressive and a pause or pullback is common from here.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of an uptrend.
Volume is about normal (1.4x the 20-day average).
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure shows a bullish break of structure (BOS): price broke a recent swing high in the direction of the trend, which usually signals trend continuation.
The most recent swing high is $41.08 and the swing low is $35.78; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 3.93, which looks expensive relative to its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 21.6% and revenue growth of +3.1%.
In its latest quarter it earned $0.38 per share, which beat the $0.34 analysts expected, with revenue +3.1% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.7 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "hold", with an average price target of $41.20.
The next earnings report is expected around Feb 25, 2027; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $44.04, a target of $45.38 (+3.0%) and a stop-loss at $41.96 (-4.7%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.6 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Nov 14, 2026 whatever the price does.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.17 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 74.85, MACD bullish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 3.93, margin 21.6%, revenue growth 3.1%. Financial results: YoY revenue +3.1%, last EPS surprise +11.8%, next earnings 2027-02-25. Smart Money Concepts: BOS bullish (trend continuation), equal lows below (resting liquidity). FinGPT news read: positive. Suggested levels: entry $44.04, target $45.38, stop-loss $41.96, exit by 2026-11-14 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for WTRG
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 17% | $44.04 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Recent news on WTRG
- Nov 3, 2026: Essential Utilities: Q3 Earnings Snapshot (Associated Press)
- Nov 3, 2026: Essential Utilities Reports Solid Q3 2026 Results (Business Wire)
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Frequently asked questions
Is WTRG a buy right now?
As of Nov 4, 2026, our automated model rates Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) WEAK BUY with 17% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for WTRG?
The model's most recent plan targets $45.38 with a stop-loss at $41.96, from an entry near $44.04.
When does Essential Utilities, Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Feb 25, 2027.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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