Previous close | 154.99 |
Open | 156.26 |
Bid | 149.83 x 800 |
Ask | 155.72 x 1000 |
Day's range | 154.06 - 157.66 |
52-week range | 129.45 - 189.65 |
Volume | |
Avg. volume | 875,746 |
Market cap | 28.204B |
Beta (5Y monthly) | 0.43 |
PE ratio (TTM) | 21.70 |
EPS (TTM) | N/A |
Earnings date | N/A |
Forward dividend & yield | 2.62 (1.68%) |
Ex-dividend date | 08 Aug 2022 |
1y target est | N/A |
Essential Utilities (WTRG) continues to benefit from the stable performance of its regulated water and natural gas segment. The company is on course to make a $3-billion investment through 2024.
Arriving amid a sea of weak Q2 earnings reports, the water utility giant's better-than-expected earnings were likely even more appreciated than usual by investors.
American Water Works (AWK) reiterated its long-term earnings growth rate in the range of 7-9% and will continue to expand operation through acquisition and organic initiatives.