Essential Utilities, Inc. · Utilities · Utilities
As of 2026-06-26, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) has a 3-month relative strength percentile of 31 within the TickerStance CS+ADRC universe (~5,000 tickers). Its Power rating (absolute 1–99) is 48. The current market Stance is 47 (Neutral). Sector: Utilities, ranked 7 of 11. Average daily range 2.4%, relative volume 2.15×. TickerStance reports observed regime conditions across the full CS+ADRC universe; band assignment reflects current breadth, momentum, and macro inputs computed at the daily close. Percentile ranks run from 1 (weakest) to 99 (strongest) relative to all universe members on the same date.
Diluted EPS, last 8 quarters. Positive EPS uses YoY change.
Relative strength across horizons plus the leadership score.
Accumulation rating, relative volume, U/D ratio, breakout-day proof.
31 is not yet a leadership-grade RS read, Market Stance is 47
YoY sales growth, last 8 quarters. Sales must back the earnings story.
TTM operating margin. Expansion = real operating leverage.
YoY common shares outstanding. Down = buyback tailwind. Up > 2% = dilution flag.
Reported figures from SEC filings. No analyst estimates or forward guidance.
Daily range, ATR, beta, and the math for a 1-ADR stop.
WTRG is in a stage 3 topping pattern, week 1. Extended from base. VCP detected: inconclusive. Distance from 50d / 200d: 2.4% / -0.6%.
Attention is elevated versus its own recent norm without the relative strength to match — the loud-but-lagging pattern. Worth a skeptical eye; not a short signal.
Measures how unusual this name’s public attention is against its own 90-day history — a surprise reading, not a ranking of how watched it is versus other stocks. Intel, not a signal.
WTRG is held by 13 ETFs as of Mar 2026. Top owner: IJH at 0.36% weight, $377M notional. Top 3 carry $1.0B.
Top 10 by value, from SEC N-PORT-P filings dated Mar 2026.
| ETF | Weight | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IJHiShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.36% | $377M |
| VTIVanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.02% | $363M |
| VBVanguard Small Cap ETF | 0.16% | $263M |
| VBRVanguard Small Cap Value ETF | 0.28% | $167M |
| VXFVanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.16% | $127M |
| SDYState Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 0.53% | $110M |
| MDYState Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust | 0.35% | $86M |
| IWRiShares Russell Midcap ETF | 0.09% | $43M |
| FVDFirst Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 0.42% | $34M |
| IWDiShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | 0.04% | $26M |
Showing 10 of 13 ETF owners.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 1 | WTRG Jan avg: -1.82% median: -2.20% win: 25% σ: 2.14% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | WTRG Feb avg: -0.34% median: 0.01% win: 50% σ: 6.81% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | WTRG Mar avg: 3.35% median: 3.06% win: 100% σ: 2.52% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | WTRG Apr avg: -3.38% median: -2.18% win: 20% σ: 6.02% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | WTRG May avg: -1.57% median: -3.43% win: 40% σ: 4.52% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | WTRG Jun avg: -1.90% median: -1.55% win: 0% σ: 1.25% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 (current) | WTRG Jul avg: 6.81% median: 7.43% win: 75% σ: 5.96% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | WTRG Aug avg: -3.71% median: -4.73% win: 25% σ: 8.31% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | WTRG Sep avg: -5.72% median: -4.02% win: 25% σ: 7.52% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | WTRG Oct avg: 0.56% median: -1.05% win: 50% σ: 4.36% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | WTRG Nov avg: 5.16% median: 5.07% win: 100% σ: 3.32% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | WTRG Dec avg: -2.14% median: -2.08% win: 25% σ: 5.84% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 |