WTRG Essential Utilities, Inc.

Utilities - Regulated Water NYSE

$36.92 -0.05 (-0.14%)
update: 2025-06-29
Prev Close $36.97
Market Cap $11.21B
Day Range $36.57 - $37.26
Open $36.79
P/E Ratio 18.76
52W Change 7.76%
24H Volume 2.64M
Dividend Yield 3.2%
EPS 2.0962
DAY WEEK PRICE LEVEL

Trading Signals

Overall Signal

SELL

Strong sellish signal based on multiple indicators.

Confidence: 80%
Updated: 2025-06-29

Key Price Levels

Support Levels

  • Strong Support $34.7
  • Medium Support $35.44
  • Weak Support $36.18

Resistance Levels

  • Weak Resistance $37.66
  • Medium Resistance $38.4
  • Strong Resistance $39.14

Stop Loss Suggestions

  • Conservative $38.43
  • Moderate $38.03
  • Aggressive $38.77

Analyst Ratings

Current Rating

Strong Buy 1
Buy 8
Hold 2
Sell 0
Strong Sell 0

Chart Analyst Ratings Loading

Last Month

Strong Buy 1
Buy 8
Hold 2
Sell 0
Strong Sell 0

2 Months Ago

Strong Buy 1
Buy 8
Hold 2
Sell 0
Strong Sell 0

3 Months Ago

Strong Buy 1
Buy 8
Hold 2
Sell 0
Strong Sell 0

Signal Indicator

Indicator Signal Strength Timeframe
Moving Averages SELL
Short & Medium Term
Oscillators SELL
Short Term
Trend Indicators SELL
Medium Term
Volume Indicators SELL
Short & Medium Term
Support/Resistance NEUTRAL
Short Term
Data Source: Consolidated ratings from various investment bank analysts. Ratings may change over time.

Stock Price Prediction Price Target Probabilities

Quarterly Outlook

WTRG Quarterly Outlook
2025-06-29

Bullish Scenario

Probability 15.38%
from current 9.7%
Prediction $41

Strong upward momentum and confirmed bullish trend, with potential for significant price appreciation. Indicators point to sustained buying pressure. ADX (18.11) indicates a weak or ranging trend. Market is likely in a consolidation or range-bound phase. RSI (43.85) is in bearish territory, indicating downward momentum. MACD line (0.20) is below Signal line (0.48) (bearish crossover), confirming downward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 1.79, indicating the average weekly price range.

WTRG Quarterly Outlook
2025-06-29

Base Scenario

Probability 53.85%
from current -2.42%
Prediction $36

Price is likely to continue its moderate trajectory, reflecting underlying market conditions and historical volatility. Indicators suggest a balanced outlook. ADX (18.11) indicates a weak or ranging trend. Market is likely in a consolidation or range-bound phase. RSI (43.85) is in bearish territory, indicating downward momentum. MACD line (0.20) is below Signal line (0.48) (bearish crossover), confirming downward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 1.79, indicating the average weekly price range.

WTRG Quarterly Outlook
2025-06-29

Bearish Scenario

Probability 30.77%
from current -12.12%
Prediction $32

Increased selling pressure and potential for a significant price correction or downtrend. Indicators suggest waning bullish momentum or strengthening bearish forces. ADX (18.11) indicates a weak or ranging trend. Market is likely in a consolidation or range-bound phase. RSI (43.85) is in bearish territory, indicating downward momentum. MACD line (0.20) is below Signal line (0.48) (bearish crossover), confirming downward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 1.79, indicating the average weekly price range.

Annual Outlook

WTRG Annual Outlook
2025-06-29

Bullish Scenario

Probability 15.38%
from current 19.39%
Prediction $44

Long-term bullish trend with strong fundamental catalysts and sustained institutional buying. Expect significant capital appreciation over the year. ADX (18.11) indicates a weak or ranging trend. Market is likely in a consolidation or range-bound phase. RSI (43.85) is in bearish territory, indicating downward momentum. MACD line (0.20) is below Signal line (0.48) (bearish crossover), confirming downward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 1.79, indicating the average weekly price range.

WTRG Annual Outlook
2025-06-29

Base Scenario

Probability 53.85%
from current -4.85%
Prediction $35

Steady long-term growth consistent with market and industry averages. Price expected to follow a typical growth trajectory. ADX (18.11) indicates a weak or ranging trend. Market is likely in a consolidation or range-bound phase. RSI (43.85) is in bearish territory, indicating downward momentum. MACD line (0.20) is below Signal line (0.48) (bearish crossover), confirming downward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 1.79, indicating the average weekly price range.

WTRG Annual Outlook
2025-06-29

Bearish Scenario

Probability 30.77%
from current -24.24%
Prediction $28

Long-term bearish trend with significant headwinds from economic factors, industry disruption, or company-specific issues. Expect notable price depreciation. ADX (18.11) indicates a weak or ranging trend. Market is likely in a consolidation or range-bound phase. RSI (43.85) is in bearish territory, indicating downward momentum. MACD line (0.20) is below Signal line (0.48) (bearish crossover), confirming downward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 1.79, indicating the average weekly price range.

Technical Analysis

Trend Identification

EMA

Exponential Moving Average

SELL
EMA(20) 37.74
EMA(55) 38.97
EMA(100) 38.48

Current price (36.92) is below both Short MA (37.74) and Long MA (38.97). This indicates strong bearish momentum. Short MA (37.74) is below Long MA (38.97), a bearish crossover ('Death Cross' if it's a significant period). This indicates a downward trend. MAs (37.74, 38.97, 38.48) show mixed alignment, suggesting market indecision or range-bound activity. Consider short positions. Use the MAs as dynamic resistance levels.

MACD

Moving Average Convergence Divergence

SELL
MACD Line(12) -0.45
Signal Line(26) -0.42
Histogram(9) -0.03

MACD line is below the Signal line (bearish crossover). This indicates downward momentum. Histogram (-0.0300) is negative and expanding, confirming bearish momentum. Both MACD and Signal lines are below the zero line, reinforcing bearish momentum (bearish territory). This is a strong sell signal. Consider short positions.

ADX

Average Directional Index

SELL
ADX(14) 24.39
+DI 14.23
-DI 28.97

ADX (24.39) indicates a developing or weakening trend. -DI (28.97) is above +DI (14.23), suggesting a bearish directional bias. Be cautious with current positions. Monitor for trend continuation or reversal signals.

Momentum Measurement

RSI

Relative Strength Index

SELL
Current RSI(14) 38.71
Oversold Neutral Overbought

RSI (38.71) is in the bearish territory, but not yet oversold. This indicates downward momentum. Monitor for continuation or signs of strength.

OBV

On-Balance Volume

Rising
OBV Trend Upward
OBV vs Price Confirming

OBV (-8203900.00) is falling, indicating selling pressure and distribution. Price is falling and OBV is falling. This is bearish confirmation, indicating selling pressure supports the price decrease. Consider holding short positions or initiating new ones. Volume is supporting the trend.

Stochastic

Stochastic Oscillator

SELL
%K Line 21.26
%D Line 42.04

Stochastics (%K: 21.26, %D: 42.04) are in the neutral zone (between 20 and 80). A bearish crossover (%K below %D) is observed. This indicates downward momentum. Be cautious if it's already in the oversold region.

CCI

Commodity Channel Index

BUY
CCI(20) -117.04

CCI (-117.04) is below -100. This suggests a strong downward momentum and an oversold condition. Consider buying or looking for long entries cautiously. Confirm with price action; if price is making lower lows, momentum is strong. Look for rallies to enter short.

Volatility Measurement

ATR

Average True Range

0.73
ATR(14) 0.73
ATR % of Price ...%

Current ATR is 0.7300. ATR indicates average volatility. Market conditions are relatively stable.

Bollinger Bands

Volatility Bands

SELL
Upper Band 38.79
Middle Band (MA20) 37.74
Lower Band 36.69
Band Width 6%

Current price (36.92) is within the Bollinger Bands (36.69 - 38.79). This suggests the price is trading within its typical volatility range. Price is below the Middle Band (37.74), indicating short-term bearish bias.

Risk Management & Potential Reversals

SAR

Parabolic Stop and Reverse

SELL
Current SAR 38.43
Distance from Price 4.09%

SAR points above price indicate bearish trend. Current SAR at 38.43 is 4.09% from price. Consider SAR as a potential take-profit level or to confirm a downtrend.

RSI

Reversal Perspective

No Divergence
RSI Divergence None
Overbought/Oversold Neither

Current RSI level is in neutral territory. No RSI divergence detected. Current RSI level doesn't suggest imminent reversal.

Stochastic

Approaching Oversold

Approaching Overbought
Stochastic Position 21.3
Crossover Status Bearish

Stochastic is approaching oversold territory (21.3). No reversal signal yet. Monitor for potential bullish crossover (K above D) or entry into oversold (20-) followed by reversal. Current crossover status: Bearish.

Bollinger Bands

Reversal Perspective

Bearish Bias
Band Position Lower Half
Band Squeeze None

Bands show normal bandwidth. Price is in the lower half of the bands, suggesting a bearish bias.No indication of imminent volatility expansion or reversal.

Holder List (Top 20)

Holder Name Holder Type Shares Pct. Held Date Reported
Blackrock Inc. INSTITUTIONAL 32680971 11.86% 2025-03-31
Vanguard Group Inc INSTITUTIONAL 29713646 10.78% 2025-03-31
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board INSTITUTIONAL 21661095 7.86% 2025-03-31
State Street Corporation INSTITUTIONAL 13146141 4.77% 2025-03-31
VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund MUTUALFUND 8641761 3.14% 2025-03-31
iShares Trust-iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF MUTUALFUND 8179998 2.97% 2025-04-30
Nordea Investment Management AB INSTITUTIONAL 7368205 2.67% 2025-03-31
VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund MUTUALFUND 6850705 2.49% 2025-03-31
Pictet Asset Management Holding SA INSTITUTIONAL 6532599 2.37% 2025-03-31
Amundi INSTITUTIONAL 5490062 1.99% 2025-03-31
Geode Capital Management, LLC INSTITUTIONAL 4561213 1.66% 2025-03-31
VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund MUTUALFUND 4440744 1.61% 2025-03-31
First Trust Advisors LP INSTITUTIONAL 4158001 1.51% 2025-03-31
VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund MUTUALFUND 3881978 1.41% 2025-03-31
Invesco Ltd. INSTITUTIONAL 3519548 1.28% 2025-03-31
SPDR SERIES TRUST-SPDR(R) S&P(R) Dividend ETF MUTUALFUND 2718843 0.99% 2025-04-30
SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF TRUST MUTUALFUND 1995018 0.72% 2025-04-30
VANGUARD WORLD FUND-Vanguard Utilities Index Fund MUTUALFUND 1658564 0.6% 2025-02-28
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund-First Trust Water ETF MUTUALFUND 1620745 0.59% 2025-04-30
DNP Select Income Fund Inc MUTUALFUND 1548410 0.56% 2025-01-31