Essential Utilities Inc
$ 39.97
0.48%
27 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 11,314,820,000 USD
- Current Price $ 39.97
- High / Low $ 40.88 / 39.72
- Stock P/E 16.65
- Book Value 24.23
- EPS 2.40
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-11
- Dividend Per Share $1.34
- Dividend Yield 3.36 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-06-01
- ROA 0.03 %
- ROE 0.09 %
- 52 Week High 41.61
- 52 Week Low 35.36
About
Essential Utilities, Inc. operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Analyst Target Price
$41.40
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-25 | 2025-11-04 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-02-20 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-08-05 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-02-22 | 2023-11-06 | 2023-08-07 | 2023-05-08 |
| Reported EPS | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 1.03 | 0.47 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.97 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.34 | 0.72 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.4041 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.798 | 0.6655 | 0.24 | 0.3 | 0.77 | 0.5 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.71 |
| Surprise | 0.0659 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.232 | -0.1955 | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.01 |
| Surprise Percentage | 16.3078% | 13.7931% | 31.0345% | 29.0727% | -29.3764% | 4.1667% | -6.6667% | 25.974% | 0% | 3.4483% | 0% | 1.4085% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-11 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.9735 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-06-01 | 2026-03-02 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-03-03 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-06-01 | 2024-03-01 |
| Amount | $0.3426 | $0.3426 | $0.3426 | $0.3426 | $0.3255 | $0.3255 | $0.3255 | $0.3255 | $0.3071 | $0.3071 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $1.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-06-01 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-05-12 |
Recent News: WTRG
2026-02-27 14:52:07
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings, exceeding guidance with $2.20 EPS and increasing its quarterly dividend by 5.25%. The company invested a record $1.4 billion in infrastructure, continued expanding its water and wastewater businesses, and is progressing with its merger plans with American Water, despite potential delays related to the Chester bankruptcy case. Essential Utilities reaffirmed its long-term EPS growth guidance of 5% to 7% for 2024-2027.
2026-02-27 00:00:02
Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported Q4 2025 revenues of US$699.1 million and EPS of US$0.47, with full-year revenues of US$2.5 billion and EPS of US$2.20. While earnings grew 3.5% over the last year, the net profit margin compressed from 28.5% to 24.9%, raising concerns despite a long track record of 11.5% annualized earnings growth. The stock trades at an 18.3x P/E, above the industry average but below peers, and faces challenges with dividend coverage and interest expense amidst significant infrastructure investments.
2026-02-26 19:56:01
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) reported full-year 2025 earnings that surpassed its guidance, with EPS of $2.20 and operating revenues of $2.47 billion, despite a soft fourth quarter. The company announced a significant merger with American Water, poised to create a leading U.S. water and wastewater utility with regulatory approvals expected by Q1 2027. Essential Utilities also continued its acquisition strategy and regulatory success, affirming a 5-7% compounded annual EPS growth target through 2027.
2026-02-26 19:56:01
Essential Utilities, Inc. has released its 2025 Form 10-K report, showcasing strong financial performance with increased revenues, operating income, and net income. The company reported consolidated operating revenues of $2,474.615 million and a net income of $616.369 million. Essential Utilities plans significant infrastructure investments, including $8.7 billion from 2026 to 2030, and continues its growth strategy through acquisitions while managing various operational, regulatory, and market risks.
2026-02-26 00:53:10
Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) announced quarterly earnings of $0.47 EPS, surpassing analyst estimates by $0.11. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3426 per share, resulting in a 3.4% yield. Shares traded up 0.3% to $39.89, with institutional investors holding approximately 74.8% of the stock.
2026-02-25 22:53:10
Essential Utilities, Inc. reported a net profit of $132.7 million for the fourth quarter, with earnings per share reaching 47 cents. The company generated $699.1 million in revenue during the quarter. For the full year, Essential Utilities recorded a total profit of $616.4 million ($2.20 per share) and annual revenue of $2.47 billion.
