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Added to YB: 2024-06-14

Pitch date: 2024-06-07

WTRG [bullish]

Essential Utilities, Inc.

+8.51%

current return

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Company Info

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States.

Market Cap

$11.2B

Pitch Price

$34.97

Price Target

55.00 (+45%)

Dividend

3.45%

EV/EBITDA

14.42

P/E

16.54

EV/Sales

8.07

Sector

Water Utilities

Category

dividend

Show full summary:
Essential Utilities, Inc.: Growth Opportunities

WTRG: Steady EPS growth of 5-7% despite high rates & equity dilution from large capex. Expanding via M&A, surcharges & rate hikes. Leader in PFAS mitigation, sees muni acquisition opps. 18x 2024 PE below 24-40x historical on 3.3% div yield growing 7%/yr. BUY w/ $55 PT.

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