Essential Utilities Inc.

NYSE: WTRG · Real-Time Price · USD
39.84
0.81 (2.08%)
At close: Aug 27, 2025, 3:59 PM
40.03
0.48%
After-hours: Aug 27, 2025, 07:54 PM EDT

WTRG Delta Exposure By Expiry

The total Delta Exposure (DEX) for WTRG across all expirations shows 61,166.77 net shares that market makers must hedge, with 72,843.96 from calls and 11,677.19 from puts. The put-call delta ratio of 0.16 shows bullish positioning with call dominance, potentially providing upward momentum but leaving the market vulnerable to sharp pullbacks. The largest delta concentration at Dec 19, 25 with 43,020.06 net DEX represents significant hedging pressure that may cap upside moves. The nearest expiration on Sep 19, 25 carries positive delta requiring market makers to short shares, potentially creating resistance.

WTRG DEX Table

Expiry Date Call Delta Put Delta Net Delta P/C Delta
Sep 19, 25 20,489.19 -4,365.16 16,124.03 0.21
Oct 17, 25 562.32 -54.93 507.39 0.10
Dec 19, 25 49,260.78 -6,240.72 43,020.06 0.13
Jan 16, 26 0 0 0 n/a
Mar 20, 26 2,531.67 -1,016.38 1,515.29 0.40