Essential Utilities Profit Margin

Essential Utilities (WTRG) currently reports a profit margin of 21.6% as of June 2026. That compares with 27.62% in the prior-year period — down 21.8% year over year. That is above the Utilities sector average of 13.05%. Use the charts on this page to explore Essential Utilities's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Essential Utilities's profit margin decreased from 27.62% to 21.6% — a 21.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Essential Utilities's profit margin of 21.6% is higher than the Utilities sector average of 13.05%. That is roughly 65.5% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Essential Utilities's current 21.6% should be judged against Utilities norms (sector average: 13.05%) and against WTRG's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 21.6%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Utilities average is 13.05%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Essential Utilities, and consider following WTRG for alerts when major investors trade the stock.