Essential Utilities, Inc. Share Price
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Essential Utilities, Inc. Share Price Today
As of 31 October 2026, Essential Utilities, Inc.'s share price is $43.52. The stock opened at $43.43, compared to its previous close of $42.69. During today's trading session, Essential Utilities, Inc.'s share price traded between $43.39 and $44.04, with an average price of $43.72. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has recorded a high of $44.04 and a low of $36.11. In terms of performance, Essential Utilities, Inc.'s share price has risen by 13.85% over the last six months and is up 11.49% on a year-on-year basis.
Essential Utilities, Inc. Share Price Chart
Essential Utilities, Inc. Quarterly Profit & Loss
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Essential Utilities, Inc. Annual Profit & Loss
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About Essential Utilities, Inc.
Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.
Essential Utilities, Inc. Historical Returns
| Month | Open | Close | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct 2026 | $38.77 | $43.52 | +11.17% |
Sep 2026 | $41.53 | $39.15 | -3.46% |
Aug 2026 | $39.81 | $40.55 | +1.77% |
Jul 2026 | $38.33 | $39.85 | +3.86% |
Jun 2026 | $36.85 | $38.37 | +3.96% |
May 2026 | $38.05 | $36.91 | -3.45% |
Apr 2026 | $40.14 | $38.23 | -5.09% |
Mar 2026 | $39.77 | $40.28 | +0.78% |
Feb 2026 | $38.81 | $39.97 | +3.02% |
Jan 2026 | $38.19 | $38.80 | +1.15% |
Dec 2025 | $39.42 | $38.36 | -3.14% |
Nov 2025 | $38.70 | $39.60 | +1.45% |