Price target upside

Essential Utilities Price Target: +4.5% vs Current Price

WTRG target gap is +4.5% from $39.80 to $41.60. As of 2026-08-18.

Direct answer

Essential Utilities's analyst target implies +4.5%.

The average target is $41.60 compared with a recorded current price of $39.80.
This percentage is calculated from the verified average target and recorded market price.
Forecast evidence checked August 18, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$39.80
Average price target
$41.60
High price target
$46.00
Low price target
$38.00
Low target gap
-4.5%
Target upside
+4.5%
High target gap
+15.6%
Target range width
20.1%
Consensus rating
Hold
Analysts
5
Evidence date
August 18, 2026
Valid through
August 25, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

How much upside or downside does Essential Utilities's average target imply?

Essential Utilities's average target is $41.60 versus a recorded price of $39.80. The difference is +4.5%.

How far are Essential Utilities's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -4.5%, while the high target implies +15.6%.

How many analysts are included in Essential Utilities's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 5 analysts.

How is Essential Utilities's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $41.60 is divided by the recorded price of $39.80, then one is subtracted to produce +4.5%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Essential Utilities's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-18. The dataset is valid through 2026-08-25.