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Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Greenville Municipal Water Authority in Mercer County

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized its $18 million purchase of the Greenville Municipal Water Authority in Mercer County, PA. The system serves more than 2,900 customers in Greenville Borough as well as Hempfield and West Salem Townships. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the sale on January 15, 2026. This acquisition comes one year after Aqua Pennsylvania purchased the Gr.

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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For March 2026

My watchlist aims to surface high-quality, attractively valued dividend stocks with the potential for double-digit total returns over 3–5 years. The original process blends quality and value, while pure quality and value variants offer unique selections and distinct performance profiles. Despite recent underperformance versus VYM, the watchlist maintains a 14.43% CAGR since inception, comfortably above the 12% target and with a higher starting yield.

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Essential Utilities Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

WTRG tops Q4 EPS and revenue estimates as higher water and gas rates lift sales, while the merger with American Water Works progresses toward a 2027 close.

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WTRG Reports Earnings

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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?

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Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Full Year 2025

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31st, 2025. Essential's net income was $616.4 million or $2.20 per share for the full year of 2025, compared to net income of $595.3 million and $2.17 per share for the prior year. The full year 2024 net income and earnings per share included the benefit of a gain on sale related to the sale of the Pittsburgh area energy projects, as well as extreme w.

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ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd Takes Position in Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG

ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd bought a new stake in Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 3,211,203 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $128,137,000. Essential Utilities makes up 2.9% of ANTIPODES

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Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Analysts

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus rating of "Hold" by the ten ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have issued a hold recommendation, two have issued a buy recommendation and one

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Essential Declares June 2026 Dividend

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3426 per share, payable June 1, 2026, to all shareholders of record on May 12, 2026. Essential Utilities has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends for 80 years and has increased the dividend 35 times in the last 34 years. About Essential Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for i.

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ABN Amro Investment Solutions Sells 71,145 Shares of Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG

ABN Amro Investment Solutions lowered its holdings in Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) by 32.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 149,359 shares of the company's stock after selling 71,145 shares during the quarter. ABN Amro Investment Solutions owned 0.05%

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American Water and Essential Utilities Shareholders Approve Merger-Related Proposals at Special Shareholder Meetings

CAMDEN, N.J. and BRYN MAWR, Pa.

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Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG Holdings Lowered by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lowered its stake in Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) by 27.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 101,022 shares of the company's stock after selling 38,462 shares during the quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans'

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Essential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Full Year 2025

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the full year 2025 following market close on February 25, 2026. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on February 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live, so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The conference call will be archived in the Investor R.

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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For February 2026

My top 10 dividend watchlist targets a 12% long-term CAGR with a higher yield than VYM and SPY, focusing on quality and value. January 2026 saw the watchlist gain 1.12%, trailing VYM and SPY but maintaining a strong 14.63% annualized return since inception. Three portfolio variants—original, quality, and value—offer distinct tradeoffs between yield, historical growth, and potential undervaluation.

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Want to Make Over $1,000 of Passive Income in 2026? Consider These 5 High-Yield Energy and Utilities Stocks.

A handful of dividend stocks offer surprisingly bigger-than-average yields. Just make sure their underlying companies have enough longevity ahead to bother buying them.

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Essential Utilities: A Quality Dividend Grower To Buy Now

Last October, Essential Utilities announced that it would be merging with American Water Works to strengthen the latter's status as America's largest water utility. Once the deal is closed, Essential Utilities anticipates 7% to 9% annual long-term EPS and dividend growth. Shares are trading at a 14% discount to my fair value estimate.

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Essential Declares March 2026 Dividend

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3426 per share, payable March 2, 2026, to all shareholders of record on February 9, 2026. Essential Utilities has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends for 80 years and has increased the dividend 35 times in the last 34 years. About Essential Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life.

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Essential Utilities: When Boring Becomes Profitable

Essential Utilities offers stable, regulated growth, robust dividends, and reliable cash flows, making it a compelling buy for income-focused investors. Q3 results showed 10% revenue growth and 32.7% net income increase, driven by rate increases and disciplined cost control. The pending merger with American Water could accelerate EPS and dividend growth, offering scale, operating leverage, and enhanced regulatory credibility.

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Aqua Pennsylvania Awarded Nearly $17 Million in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment Projects in Bucks, Chester & Montgomery Counties

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Pennsylvania announced it was awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $16.9 million will support 5 PFAS treatment systems at 9 community well sites in southeastern Pennsylvania, which will meet federal regulatory requirements. Aqua Pennsylvania is already in full compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

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