Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Stock Chart
WTRG price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and dividends. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: E earnings, D dividend, S split.
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About the WTRG chart
Essential Utilities (WTRG) closed at $40.83 on October 16, 2026, up 9.4% so far this year. The stock is trading 5.4% above its 200-day moving average of $38.75, which technical analysts usually read as a long-term uptrend. Over the past year WTRG returned +2.4% including dividends, behind the S&P 500 (+16.8%).
This page charts the full trading history of Essential Utilities, Inc. stock. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for stock splits and dividends, so returns over long periods are comparable. For the latest quote, company profile, earnings and news, see the WTRG stock overview.
WTRG chart FAQ
What is Essential Utilities's all-time high stock price?
The highest closing price for WTRG was $54.07 on February 18, 2020 (adjusted for stock splits). As of the October 16, 2026 close it traded 24.5% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of WTRG stock?
Over the 52 weeks to October 16, 2026, WTRG traded between an intraday low of $36.11 on June 1, 2026 and an intraday high of $42.51 on September 10, 2026.
Is WTRG above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. On October 16, 2026 WTRG closed at $40.83, 5.4% above its 200-day simple moving average of $38.75. The 50-day average was $40.33.
How has WTRG stock performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested dividends, WTRG returned +2.4% over the past year, compared with +16.8% for the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years the figures were +0.4% and +83.0%.
Does Essential Utilities pay a dividend?
Yes. Essential Utilities paid $1.39 per share in dividends over the past 12 months (4 payments), a yield of about 3.40% at the latest close. The most recent dividend of $0.36 per share had an ex-dividend date of August 11, 2026.
Has WTRG stock ever split?
WTRG has split its stock 9 times: 1243:100 (July 1, 1981), 3:2 (September 3, 1986), 3:2 (July 11, 1996), 4:3 (January 13, 1998), 5:4 (December 4, 2000), 5:4 (December 3, 2001), 5:4 (December 2, 2003), 4:3 (December 2, 2005), 5:4 (September 3, 2013). Prices on this chart are adjusted for all splits.
How do I read the WTRG chart?
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