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Utilities - Regulated Water •
Quote as of 05/15/2026
Company Profile
IndustryUtilities - Regulated Water
SectorUtilities
ExchangeNYSE
Market Capitalization10,744 mln
Float283 mln
Earnings Date08/10/2026
EPS
1.96
Moderate
P / E
18.88
Moderately valued
Piotroski F-Score
5
/ 9
Neutral
Beneish M-Score
-2.38
Borderline
1-Year Forecast
40.40
Modest upside
Relative Strength
35
/ 100
Underperforming
Business Description
Essential Utilities Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based company that has provided water and natural gas services to American homes and businesses since 1886. Operating under the Aqua and Peoples brands, the company delivers water, wastewater, and natural gas to around 5.5 million customers across nine states, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Illinois. Beyond its core utility services, the company also helps households protect and repair their service lines and is involved in natural gas marketing and production.