MEDIUM confidence: 100% data completeness, but the composite (54) sits in the indecisive 30–70 range — strong-buy and short calls require a more decisive composite. What does confidence mean?
Technical context for active traders — derived from price, the 50/200-day moving averages, the 52-week range, and recent volume. Not part of the QScore.
Dated events from the market calendar; the “also watch” items are AI-generated observations from QScoring data. Informational only — not investment advice, and dates can change.
Fama-French 5-factor (2×3) + Momentum, monthly OLS with Newey-West errors. Bars show signed factor betas; faded bars/figures aren't statistically significant.
AI classification of policy/regulatory sensitivity from the company's sector, industry, and business description. Exposure/sensitivity only — not a political opinion, a prediction of government action, or investment advice. As of 2026-07-10.
| Metric (USD) | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.9B— | $2.3B+21.8% | $2.1B-10.2% | $2.1B+1.6% | $2.5B+18.6% |
| EPS (dil.) | $1.67— | $1.77+6.0% | $1.86+5.1% | $2.17+16.7% | $2.20+1.4% |
| Free Cash Flow | -$376M— | -$462Mn/m | -$266Mn/m | -$559Mn/m | -$420Mn/m |
| Gross Margin | 52.6% | 46.9%-5.7pp | 54.8%+8.0pp | 58.6%+3.7pp | 41.0%-17.6pp |
| Operating Margin | 32.1% | 28.9%-3.2pp | 33.7%+4.8pp | 36.3%+2.6pp | 37.2%+0.9pp |
| Net Margin | 23.0% | 20.3%-2.6pp | 24.3%+3.9pp | 28.5%+4.3pp | 24.9%-3.6pp |
Absolute figures with year-over-year change. Margins show the level with the change in percentage points (pp). “n/m” = not meaningful (prior ≤ 0); ⚠ marks a large percentage off a small base — read the dollar figure.
Fewer than 3 analysts refreshed a price target in the last month, so no revision can be computed. Prior quarter: $43 avg across 3 analysts.
Buy-rated share 25% → 29% over ~3 months (+4pp).
| Quarter | Est. | Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $0.37 | $0.38 | +2.3% |
| May 2026 | $0.91 | $0.83 | -8.3% |
| Feb 2026 | $0.36 | $0.47 | +30.6% |
| Nov 2025 | $0.28 | $0.33 | +16.5% |
| Jul 2025 | $0.29 | $0.38 | +31.0% |
| May 2025 | $0.80 | $1.03 | +28.3% |
| Feb 2025 | $0.64 | $0.67 | +5.5% |
| Nov 2024 | $0.24 | $0.25 | +4.2% |
Net insider -$113K over 180 days (0 open-market buys, 1 sells). Insider buying is the informative signal; routine selling is normal.
Short interest, days-to-cover, and institutional-ownership change require a data-plan upgrade (not yet available).
Forward-return IC, quintile spread & hit rate publish on /performance as the tracking panel accrues enough no-look-ahead history.
Net buyback (repurchases less issuance) ÷ market cap, plus trailing dividend yield.
The QScore of 54 for Essential Utilities indicates a neutral outlook, driven by a mix of factors. The stock scores high on growth and momentum, with notable revenue growth of 18.6% and a 12-month return of 3.1%, as well as a recent 3-month surge of 7.7%. However, its value score is lower due to a P/E of 20.6 and EV/EBITDA of 14.7, indicating a premium valuation. The long-term and short-term scores are relatively aligned, with only a 3-point difference.