Essential Utilities, Inc.
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About the company
Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its various operating units, delivers vital water, wastewater, and natural gas services within the United States. Its operations extend beyond direct utility provision, encompassing contractual management and maintenance of water systems for municipal authorities and other organizations.
- CEO
- Christopher H. Franklin
- IPO
- 1980
- Employees
- 3,291
- HQ
- Bryn Mawr, PA, US
Price Chart
- Market Cap
- $11.17B
- P/E
- 19.99
- P/S
- 4.38
- P/B
- 1.62
- EV/EBITDA
- 14.47
- Div Yield
- 3.48%
- Gross Margin
- 46.96%
- Op Margin
- 34.97%
- Net Margin
- 21.82%
- ROE
- 8.16%
- ROIC
- 4.41%
- Revenue
- $2.47B · 18.62%
- Net Income
- $616.37M · 3.54%
- EPS
- $2.20 · 1.38%
- Op Income
- $920.95M
- FCF YoY
- 25.01%
- 52W High
- $42.37
- 52W Low
- $36.11
- 50D MA
- $37.70
- 200D MA
- $38.90
- Beta
- 0.64
- Avg Volume
- 2.14M
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Recent insider transactions
Who's buying, who's selling, and how much.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 26 | Amato Elizabeth B | other | 3,666 |
| Jun 23, 26 | Hilferty Daniel J III | other | 3,666 |
| Jun 23, 26 | Ciesinski David Alan | other | 3,666 |
| Jun 23, 26 | Lewis Wilbert Bryan | other | 3,666 |
| Jun 23, 26 | Linde Tamara Louise | other | 3,666 |
| Jun 23, 26 | Bruner Christopher L | other | 3,666 |
| Feb 22, 26 | Luning Christopher Paul | other | 3,382 |
| Feb 22, 26 | SCHULLER DANIEL | other | 4,683 |
| Feb 22, 26 | Huwar Michael | other | 1,939 |
| Feb 22, 26 | Arnold Colleen | other | 2,053 |
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