A Great Utility Priced Under Fair Value: American Water Works [Seeking Alpha]
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
Last essential utilities, inc. earnings: 2/26 05:01 pm
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AWK's proposed merger with Essential Utilities (WTRG) could enhance scale, geographic reach, and credit profile while maintaining 7%-9% annual EPS growth targets. Shares trade at a 10% discount to fair value, with potential for 10%-11% annual total returns through 2030 if growth expectations are met. AWK offers strong dividend growth, a 17-year streak, and a secure payout ratio, though its yield remains below sector median. Looking for a portfolio of ideas like this one? Members of The Dividend Kings get exclusive access to our subscriber-only portfolios. Learn More » Dougal Waters/DigitalVision via Getty Images Co-authored by Kody's Dividends While it's not the only investing strategy, dividend growth investing can be particularly effective. Why is this the case? It forces one to focus heavily on the fundamentals that support a stock's dividend. This is because the More on my IG service Don't Waste Your Time. Unlock Our Guidebook. Take our month-long trial and di
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- How The Narrative Around American Water Works Company (AWK) Is Shifting With The Essential Utilities Merger [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- How The American Water Merger Is Reframing The Essential Utilities (WTRG) Investment Story [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) was downgraded by analysts at Barclays PLC from an "overweight" rating to a "strong sell" rating. They now have a $38.00 price target on the stock.MarketBeat
- Essential Utilities Shows Holiday Spirit Announcing More than $1.2 Million in Donations Through Two Major CampaignsBusiness Wire
- Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) was given a new $38.00 price target on by analysts at Barclays PLC. They now have an "underweight" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
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Earnings
- 11/4/25 - Beat
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Sec Filings
- 1/7/26 - Form 425
- 12/31/25 - Form DEFM14A
- 12/23/25 - Form 425
- WTRG's page on the SEC website