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Essential Utilities, Inc. is projected to rise to $46.87 by 2027, a +16% move from its current price of $40.35. WTRG is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $39.88 | $40.36 | $40.84 | +0.01% |
| Aug 2 | $39.69 | $40.36 | $41.04 | +0.03% |
| Aug 3 | $39.54 | $40.37 | $41.20 | +0.04% |
| Aug 4 | $39.42 | $40.37 | $41.34 | +0.05% |
| Aug 5 | $39.32 | $40.38 | $41.46 | +0.06% |
| Aug 6 | $39.22 | $40.38 | $41.57 | +0.08% |
| Aug 7 | $39.14 | $40.39 | $41.67 | +0.09% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $39.14 | $40.39 | $41.67 | +0.09% |
| Week 2 | $38.66 | $40.42 | $42.26 | +0.18% |
| Week 3 | $38.31 | $40.46 | $42.72 | +0.26% |
| Week 4 | $38.03 | $40.49 | $43.12 | +0.35% |
| Week 5 | $37.78 | $40.53 | $43.48 | +0.44% |
| Week 6 | $37.56 | $40.56 | $43.81 | +0.53% |
| Week 7 | $37.36 | $40.60 | $44.12 | +0.62% |
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 12.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 9.1% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.9% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 7.3% 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 | $40.18 | Buy | $40.22 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $39.79 | Buy | $39.85 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $39.27 | Buy | $39.34 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $38.09 | Buy | $38.71 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $38.78 | Buy | $38.65 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $38.95 | Buy | $38.70 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 62.41 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 76.63 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 123.28 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -12.95 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.12 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 4.56 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.87 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 87.05 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.19 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.58 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 74.78 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 0.88 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 92.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 40.73 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 17.74 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.39 | 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 | $40.35 | $52.58 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $38.43 | $46.87 | $59.74 | +16% | Neutral | |
| $41.44 | $51.50 | $67.44 | +28% | Bullish | |
| $46.84 | $59.11 | $79.07 | +47% | Bullish | |
| $56.48 | $72.25 | $98.40 | +79% | Bullish | |
| $61.61 | $79.79 | $110.40 | +98% | Bullish | |
| $64.68 | $84.71 | $118.89 | +110% | Bullish | |
| $67.75 | $89.68 | $127.48 | +122% | Bullish | |
| $70.14 | $93.76 | $134.89 | +132% | Bullish | |
| $76.92 | $103.80 | $151.00 | +157% | Bullish | |
| $110.06 | $154.92 | $236.21 | +284% | Bullish | |
| $197.46 | $298.11 | $487.29 | +639% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $36.25 | $40.35 | $47.00 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $35.23 | $41.08 | $48.82 | +1.81% |
| September 2026 | $34.80 | $40.81 | $48.96 | -0.65% |
| October 2026 | $34.40 | $40.53 | $48.98 | -0.69% |
| November 2026 | $35.36 | $41.81 | $50.83 | +3.15% |
| December 2026 | $36.25 | $43.02 | $52.58 | +2.89% |
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 $52.58, averaging $40.35 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $40.35. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $46.87, within a $38.43 to $59.74 range. That is up +16% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +16% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2028, WTRG could reach as high as $67.44, with a base case around $51.50 and support toward $41.44 — roughly +28% from $40.35. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect WTRG to range from $46.84 to $79.07 through 2029. The $59.11 average target implies a +47% move from current prices. That is up +15% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The WTRG price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $72.25 (low $56.48, high $98.40) — a potential gain of +79% on today's $40.35. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, WTRG is projected to trade between $61.61 and $110.40, averaging $79.79 — a potential gain of +98% from today's $40.35. That is up +10% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $84.71, within a $64.68 to $118.89 range. That is up +6% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +110% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, WTRG could reach as high as $127.48, with a base case around $89.68 and support toward $67.75 — roughly +122% from $40.35. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect WTRG to range from $70.14 to $134.89 through 2034. The $93.76 average target implies a +132% move from current prices. That is up +5% 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 $103.80 (low $76.92, high $151.00) — a potential gain of +157% on today's $40.35. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, WTRG is projected to trade between $110.06 and $236.21, averaging $154.92 — a potential gain of +284% from today's $40.35. That is up +49% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Essential Utilities, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $298.11, within a $197.46 to $487.29 range. That is up +92% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +639% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in WTRG today (≈ 24.783147 WTRG) could be worth
$7,388.22
+$6,388.22 (+639%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected WTRG price of $298.11 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 30, 2025 (≈ 27.085592 WTRG) would be worth
$1,092.9
+$92.9 (+9.3%) today · 1.09× · US Dollar
Based on a WTRG entry price of $36.92 vs. today's $40.35.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $39.59 | $1,019.2 | +1.9% |
| 1 month ago | $38.31 | $1,053.25 | +5.3% |
| 3 months ago | $38.03 | $1,061 | +6.1% |
| 6 months ago | $38.79 | $1,040.22 | +4.0% |
| 1 year ago | $36.92 | $1,092.9 | +9.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $49.47 | $815.65 | -18.4% |
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 $81.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $81.00: $22.97B
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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