What is a stock price?

A stock price is the price of a single share of stock of a company. The price of a share indicates what the market – made up of buyers and sellers – thinks the current value of the company is. It represents the price at which the stock will trade.

Is the closing price of essential utilities (WTRG) indicative of future performance?

The closing price is not necessarily indicative of future price performance. Data Provided by Refinitiv. Minimum 15 minutes delayed. Look up historical stock price information on Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) -- including historical data on Aqua (NYSE: WTR) -- by month, day, and year.

Is essential utilities a'scarcity' stock?

There are ‘scarcity’ stock plays for all of it Essential Utilities, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in providing water, wastewater and natural gas services through its subsidiaries. It operates through the Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments.

How much money do you need to buy a stock?

For example, many investors prefer buying stocks in round lots of 100 shares. A share price of more than $50 may turn off the average investor because it requires a cash outlay of at least $5,000 to buy 100 shares. That's a large financial commitment to make to one stock.