Essential Utilities, Inc.

Essential Utilities, Inc.

Utilities - Regulated Water • Utilities • Bryn Mawr, PA, United States • WTRG (NYQ)

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. The company offers water services through operating and maintenance contracts with municipal authorities and other parties. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; and natural gas distribution services. The company serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as 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.

610 527 8000 762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489, United States Wikipedia

Stock Performance (90 Days)

Data through Dec 26, 2025
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Layoff History

No layoff events recorded for this company.

Recent News

Synergy Asset Management LLC Grows Stock Position in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG - MarketBeat
MarketBeat • Jan 3
Essential Utilities stock rating downgraded by Barclays on merger concerns - Investing.com
Investing.com • Dec 17
Essential Utilities Sets February Vote on All-Stock Merger With American Water - TipRanks
TipRanks • Dec 31
Essential Utilities: I'm Holding Shares Ahead Of The Merger (NYSE:WTRG) - Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 31
Is Essential Utilities Offering Value After Recent Share Price Pullback in 2025? - Yahoo Finance
Yahoo Finance • Dec 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Essential Utilities, Inc. had layoffs?
No layoff events have been recorded for Essential Utilities, Inc. in our database. This could mean the company has not conducted significant layoffs, or any layoffs have not been publicly reported.
How many employees does Essential Utilities, Inc. have?
Essential Utilities, Inc. has approximately 3,291 employees.
What industry is Essential Utilities, Inc. in?
Essential Utilities, Inc. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry, within the Utilities sector.
Is Essential Utilities, Inc. a publicly traded company?
Yes, Essential Utilities, Inc. is publicly traded under the ticker symbol WTRG on the NYQ. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $10.91 billion.
Where is Essential Utilities, Inc. headquartered?
Essential Utilities, Inc. is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, PA, United States at 762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3489, United States.

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