Barclays initiated coverage of Essential Utilities (WTRG) with an Overweight rating and $42 price target The firm views Essential as a preferred way to gain exposure to the water industry. Barclays is confided in the company’s credit improvement and believes its earnings growth could hit the high end of the 5%-7% targeted range. Essential’s valuation is attractive at current levels, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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