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Essential Utilities, Inc. (CH:A2A)
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Essential Utilities (A2A) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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A2A Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
3Ratings
Moderate Buy
2 Buy
0 Hold
1 Sell
Based on 3 analysts giving stock ratings to
Essential
Utilities
in the past 3 months
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A2A Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$31.75
Based on 3 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Essential Utilities in the last 3 months. The average price target is $31.75 with a high forecast of $33.71 and a low forecast of $29.79. The average price target represents a ― change from the last price of ―.
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Highest Price Target$33.71Average Price Target$31.75Lowest Price Target$29.79
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
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UBS Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Gregg Orrill
UBS
UBS
CHF32.14→CHF33.71
Buy
―
Upgraded
05/29/26
Essential Utilities upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBSEssential Utilities upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBS
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
Barclays
CHF29.79
Sell
―
Reiterated
04/20/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Utilities Stocks: Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) and Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE: AQN)
Argus Research Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
John Eade
Argus Research
Argus Research
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Buy
―
Reiterated
03/20/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) and Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG)
Northcoast Research Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Ryan Connors
Northcoast Research
Northcoast Research
CHF36.06→CHF32.93
Buy
―
Upgraded
12/03/25
Essential Utilities upgraded to Buy from Neutral at NorthcoastEssential Utilities upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Northcoast
Jefferies Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Julien Dumoulin Smith
Jefferies
Jefferies
CHF34.49
Hold
―
Downgraded
10/29/25
Cautious Hold Rating on Essential Utilities Amid Modest Merger Premium and Regulatory Uncertainty
Robert W. Baird Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Davis Sunderland
Robert W. Baird
Robert W. Baird
CHF33.71
Hold
―
Downgraded
10/28/25
Essential Utilities downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at BairdEssential Utilities downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Baird
Janney Montgomery Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Michael Gaugler
Janney Montgomery
Janney Montgomery
CHF33.71
Hold
―
Downgraded
10/27/25
Essential Utilities downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Janney Montgomery ScottEssential Utilities downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Janney Montgomery Scott
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Ross Fowler
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF32.93
Buy
―
Reiterated
10/07/25
Bank of America Securities Remains a Buy on Essential Utilities (WTRG)
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UBS Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Gregg Orrill
UBS
UBS
CHF32.14→CHF33.71
Buy
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Upgraded
05/29/26
Essential Utilities upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBSEssential Utilities upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBS
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
Barclays
CHF29.79
Sell
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Reiterated
04/20/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Utilities Stocks: Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) and Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE: AQN)
Argus Research Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
John Eade
Argus Research
Argus Research
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
03/20/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) and Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG)
Northcoast Research Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Ryan Connors
Northcoast Research
Northcoast Research
CHF36.06→CHF32.93
Buy
―
Upgraded
12/03/25
Essential Utilities upgraded to Buy from Neutral at NorthcoastEssential Utilities upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Northcoast
Jefferies Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Julien Dumoulin Smith
Jefferies
Jefferies
CHF34.49
Hold
―
Downgraded
10/29/25
Cautious Hold Rating on Essential Utilities Amid Modest Merger Premium and Regulatory Uncertainty
Robert W. Baird Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Davis Sunderland
Robert W. Baird
Robert W. Baird
CHF33.71
Hold
―
Downgraded
10/28/25
Essential Utilities downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at BairdEssential Utilities downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Baird
Janney Montgomery Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Michael Gaugler
Janney Montgomery
Janney Montgomery
CHF33.71
Hold
―
Downgraded
10/27/25
Essential Utilities downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Janney Montgomery ScottEssential Utilities downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Janney Montgomery Scott
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:A2A
Ross Fowler
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF32.93
Buy
―
Reiterated
10/07/25
Bank of America Securities Remains a Buy on Essential Utilities (WTRG)
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Best Analysts Covering Essential Utilities

3 Months
Ryan ConnorsNorthcoast Research
Success Rate
12/15 ratings generated profit
80%
Average Return
+5.19%
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1 Year
Ryan ConnorsNorthcoast Research
Success Rate
12/15 ratings generated profit
80%
Average Return
+18.43%
Copying Ryan Connors's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 80.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +18.43% per trade.
2 Years
Ryan ConnorsNorthcoast Research
Success Rate
12/15 ratings generated profit
80%
Average Return
+17.97%
Copying Ryan Connors's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 80.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +17.97% per trade.
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A2A Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26
May 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
2
1
1
1
2
Hold
0
0
0
0
1
Sell
2
2
1
1
1
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
4
3
2
2
4
In the current month, A2A has received 2 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, and 1 Sell Ratings. A2A average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 31.75.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

A2A Financial Forecast

A2A Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for A2A is $0.31 with a range of $0.30 to $0.33. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.65. A2A beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 45.45% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year A2A has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for A2A is $0.31 with a range of $0.30 to $0.33. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.65. A2A beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 45.45% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year A2A has Performed in-line its overall industry.

A2A Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for A2A is $430.63M with a range of $430.63M to $430.63M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $673.14M. A2A beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 14.29% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year A2A has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for A2A is $430.63M with a range of $430.63M to $430.63M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $673.14M. A2A beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 14.29% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year A2A has Performed in-line its overall industry.

A2A Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:A2A’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Essential Utilities, Inc.’s 12-month average price target is 31.75.
    What is CH:A2A’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:A2A, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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        Is Essential Utilities, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Essential Utilities, Inc. has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 2 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
          What is Essential Utilities, Inc.’s share price target?
          The average share price target for Essential Utilities, Inc. is 31.75. This is based on 3 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is $33.71 ,and the lowest forecast is $29.79. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about Essential Utilities, Inc.?
            Essential Utilities, Inc.’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 3 Wall Streets Analysts.
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