Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Stock
WTRG has an Alpha Score of 56 out of 100 (moderate), computed on Nov 4, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 4 members of Congress disclosed 7 trades in WTRG since 2020: 3 purchases and 4 sales, most recently Lisa McClain (sale, Oct 31, 2025). 8 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported WTRG in 13F filings for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Millennium Management's at $159.10M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 1 sale on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 3, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 21.6 and its net margin 21.6% (key statistics as of Nov 4, 2026).
What is WTRG's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 56 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, moderate value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 4, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)?
Most recent: Lisa McClain (sale, Oct 31, 2025); records start Apr 27, 2020.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-31 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-30 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-30 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-09-25 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Dan Newhouse R-WA · House | 2025-04-11 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Michael Guest R-MS · House | 2023-01-11 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Susie Lee D-NV · House | 2020-04-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 2, 2026.
See all WTRG political trades →Which hedge funds own WTRG?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 4.15M | $159.10M | +2% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 272K | $10.43M | -51% |
| Marshall Wace | 238K | $9.12M | +410% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 235K | $9.01M | NEW |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 153K | $5.87M | +105% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 78K | $2.97M | +3% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 65K | $2.51M | +69% |
| Hussman Investment Trust John Hussman | 42K | $1.65M | NEW |
13F holdings as of Sep 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Essential Utilities, Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 26 | Arnold Colleen | President - Aqua | SELL | 2.9K | $113K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 3, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are WTRG's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 4, 2026
How does WTRG's valuation compare with the Utilities sector?
| Metric | WTRG | Utilities median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 21.6 | 20.9 | 52 |
| Net margin | 21.60% | 13.18% | 56 |
| Return on equity | 8.05% | 9.47% | 56 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 3.55% | 3.92% | 48 |
Medians over the Utilities stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 4, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
WTRG price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Essential Utilities, Inc. do?
Essential Utilities Inc. is a regulated utilities company that operates water, wastewater, and natural gas services across multiple states in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, including the Aqua brand for water and wastewater operations and the Peoples brand for natural gas distribution, it delivers essential infrastructure services to residential, commercial, and municipal customers. The company maintains regulated water and wastewater systems, providing drinking water distribution, treatment, and collection services, while its natural gas segment focuses on safe and reliable distribution networks. Essential Utilities Inc. emphasizes infrastructure investment, including pipe replacements, treatment facility upgrades, and system expansions through operating and maintenance contracts. It serves communities in states such as Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois, and Virginia, acting as a key provider of life-sustaining resources. Headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, with natural gas operations based in Pittsburgh, the company supports environmental stewardship by protecting natural lands and watersheds integral to its operations.