Essential (WTRG) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 8 analyst ratings
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $49.00 from $48.00 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Underweight | $40.00 from $38.00 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $46.00 from $43.00 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| UBS | Upgraded | Neutral → Buy | $43.00 from $41.00 | May 29, 2026 |
| Barclays | Downgraded | Overweight → Underweight | $38.00 from $43.00 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| UBS | Downgraded | Buy → Neutral | $45.00 from $46.00 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Downgraded | Buy → Hold | $44.00 from $47.00 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Janney Montgomery Scott | Downgraded | Buy → Neutral | — | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $43.00 from $42.00 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Maintained | Buy | $47.00 from $43.00 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Barclays | Initiated Coverage | Overweight | $42.00 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $47.00 from $42.00 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Baird | Maintained | Outperform | $47.00 from $46.00 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Baird | Maintained | Outperform | $46.00 from $47.00 | May 13, 2025 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $46.00 from $45.00 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $41.00 from $39.00 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $41.00 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $42.00 from $45.00 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Downgraded | Overweight → Equal-Weight | $39.00 from $43.00 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Downgraded | Buy → Hold | $41.00 from $44.00 | Nov 7, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Is WTRG a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Essential currently average a Hold rating: 3 buy, 4 hold and 1 sell, from 8 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What is the latest analyst rating on WTRG?
On Sep 10, 2026, UBS maintained Essential at Buy with a price target of $49.00.
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