WTRG - Essential Utilities, Inc.
Chart Events
Price Crosses Moving Average
Performance Outlook
- Short Term2W - 6W
- Mid Term6W - 9M
- Long Term9M+
| Previous Close | 42.53 |
| Open | 42.74 |
| Bid | 43.16 x 800 |
| Ask | 43.19 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 42.38 - 43.29 |
| 52 Week Range | 30.40 - 54.52 |
| Volume | 442,297 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,141,452 |
| Market Cap | 10.605B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.46 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| EPS (TTM) | N/A |
| Earnings Date | Aug 05, 2020 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 0.94 (2.20%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 14, 2020 |
| 1y Target Est | 48.20 |
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