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WTRG's Aqua Pennsylvania acquires Greenville Municipal Water Authority for $18M, adds 2,900+ customers and plans $10M in system upgrades.
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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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.
WTRG Reports Earnings
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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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.
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
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
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.
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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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'
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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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.
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.
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.