Essential Utilities, Inc.
NYSE•WTRG
CEO: Mr. Christopher H. Franklin
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Regulated Water
Listing Date: 1980-03-17
Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. In addition, the company provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households. It serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$11.26B
P/E (TTM)
18.3
20.5
Dividend Yield
3.4%
52W High
$42.37
52W Low
$36.32
52W Range
Rank37Top 34.1%
4.4
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 4.4 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$699.11M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.47+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
-$240.78M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Consolidated Revenue Growth Consolidated operating revenues reached $2.47B USD, marking an $388.5M USD increase compared to 2024 results.
Net Income Improvement Net income totaled $616.4M USD for 2025, reflecting a $21.1M USD improvement over the prior year.
American Water Merger Signed Signed merger agreement with American Water on October 26, 2025; closing anticipated by end of first quarter 2027.
Major Capital Investment Plan Plans include $8.7B USD investment from 2026 through 2030 to meet compliance and improve utility systems.
Risk Factors
Regulatory Lag Risks Inability to obtain timely rate increases risks profitability and recovery of capital costs due to inherent regulatory lag.
Merger Integration Uncertainty Merger completion faces regulatory hurdles; integration complexity may hinder realizing anticipated efficiencies and benefits.
PFAS Remediation Costs Significant environmental compliance costs estimated, requiring $450M USD capital expenditure for PFAS remediation through 2030.
Substantial Debt Load Substantial $8.33B USD debt balance limits financial flexibility and increases difficulty refinancing obligations when due.
Outlook
Rate Base Growth Trajectory Expect combined water and gas rate bases to grow at 8% compound annual rate through 2029, driven by investment.
Acquisition Strategy Focus Growth strategy focuses on acquiring water/wastewater systems, actively pursuing pipeline representing 400,000 potential customers.
Infrastructure Spending Ahead $8.7B USD capital investment planned 2026-2030 for infrastructure upgrades, including PFAS and lead service line replacement.
Quarterly Dividend Intent Intend to maintain quarterly dividends, following 35th increase authorized in 2025, contingent on earnings stability.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$12.23B
$7.34B
$7.23B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
51.4%
46.7%
41.9%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBS | $20.05B | 14.0 | 18.2% | 36.4% |
| PNW | $12.16B | 19.5 | 8.9% | 56.3% |
| WTRG | $11.26B | 18.3 | 9.2% | 41.9% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
-3.7%
Flat Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-22.4%
Declining Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:May 11, 2026
EPS:$1.05
|Revenue:$782.90M
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