Here’s whether Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
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Bullish
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+0.62% over 10 days); RSI 60 — healthy momentum range. Currently 6.5% off its 52-week high. Score: +5/7.
WTRG is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($37.85) and 200-day ($38.96) moving averages. An RSI of 59.7 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +6.6% compares to +16.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 9.9%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $10,656 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 9.9%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($38.96)
✓Above 50-day MA ($37.85)
✓RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 59.7
✓Positive return (+6.6%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−6.5%)
Period Range $39.61
$36.11$42.37
RSI (14) 59.7
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$39.61
Period Return+6.6%
Period High$42.37
Period Low$36.11
Drawdown−6.5%
MA-50$37.85
MA-200$38.96
RSI (14)59.7
Avg Volume (30d)2.2M
vs. SPYtrailed by 9.9%
Return Rank#471 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($38.96)