Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, with net income rising 23.2% to $5.4 million compared to Q1 2024. Diluted EPS increased 23.0% to $0.53. Total revenues grew 5.5% to $25.9 million, driven by increased water consumption, customer base expansion, and higher wastewater revenue. The company filed a request for a 10.75% rate increase with Delaware regulators, seeking approximately $9.4 million in additional annual revenue. This includes a temporary 1.22% increase effective June 3, 2025. Artesian faces a 25% increase in electric supply costs under a new contract with Constellation NewEnergy. The company invested $10.4 million in infrastructure projects during Q1 2025 to maintain service quality and upgrade facilities.
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) ha riportato solidi risultati finanziari nel primo trimestre 2025, con un utile netto in aumento del 23,2% a 5,4 milioni di dollari rispetto al primo trimestre 2024. Il utile per azione diluito è cresciuto del 23,0% raggiungendo 0,53 dollari. I ricavi totali sono aumentati del 5,5%, arrivando a 25,9 milioni di dollari, grazie a un incremento nel consumo d'acqua, all'espansione della base clienti e a maggiori entrate dal trattamento delle acque reflue. L'azienda ha presentato una richiesta di aumento tariffario del 10,75% ai regolatori del Delaware, puntando a circa 9,4 milioni di dollari di ricavi annuali aggiuntivi. Ciò include un aumento temporaneo dell'1,22% con effetto dal 3 giugno 2025. Artesian deve affrontare un aumento del 25% nei costi di fornitura elettrica in base a un nuovo contratto con Constellation NewEnergy. Nel primo trimestre 2025, la società ha investito 10,4 milioni di dollari in progetti infrastrutturali per mantenere la qualità del servizio e aggiornare le strutture.
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el primer trimestre de 2025, con un ingreso neto que aumentó un 23,2% hasta 5,4 millones de dólares en comparación con el primer trimestre de 2024. Las ganancias diluidas por acción aumentaron un 23,0% a 0,53 dólares. Los ingresos totales crecieron un 5,5% hasta 25,9 millones de dólares, impulsados por un mayor consumo de agua, expansión de la base de clientes y mayores ingresos por aguas residuales. La compañía presentó una solicitud de aumento de tarifas del 10,75% ante los reguladores de Delaware, buscando aproximadamente 9,4 millones de dólares adicionales en ingresos anuales. Esto incluye un aumento temporal del 1,22% efectivo desde el 3 de junio de 2025. Artesian enfrenta un aumento del 25% en los costos de suministro eléctrico bajo un nuevo contrato con Constellation NewEnergy. La empresa invirtió 10,4 millones de dólares en proyectos de infraestructura durante el primer trimestre de 2025 para mantener la calidad del servicio y actualizar las instalaciones.
Artesian Resources Corporation(ARTNA)는 2025년 1분기에 강력한 재무 실적을 보고했으며, 순이익이 2024년 1분기 대비 23.2% 증가한 540만 달러를 기록했습니다. 희석 주당순이익(EPS)은 23.0% 증가한 0.53달러였습니다. 총수익은 5.5% 증가한 2590만 달러로, 물 소비 증가, 고객 기반 확장, 폐수 수익 증가에 힘입었습니다. 회사는 델라웨어 규제 당국에 10.75% 요금 인상을 신청했으며, 연간 약 940만 달러의 추가 수익을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 여기에는 2025년 6월 3일부터 적용되는 일시적인 1.22% 인상이 포함됩니다. Artesian은 Constellation NewEnergy와의 새 계약에 따라 전기 공급 비용이 25% 증가하는 상황에 직면해 있습니다. 회사는 2025년 1분기 동안 서비스 품질 유지 및 시설 업그레이드를 위해 1040만 달러를 인프라 프로젝트에 투자했습니다.
Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) a publié de solides résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2025, avec un revenu net en hausse de 23,2 % à 5,4 millions de dollars par rapport au premier trimestre 2024. Le BPA dilué a augmenté de 23,0 % pour atteindre 0,53 dollar. Le chiffre d'affaires total a progressé de 5,5 % pour atteindre 25,9 millions de dollars, porté par une augmentation de la consommation d'eau, l'expansion de la clientèle et des revenus plus élevés liés aux eaux usées. La société a déposé une demande d'augmentation tarifaire de 10,75 % auprès des régulateurs du Delaware, visant environ 9,4 millions de dollars de revenus annuels supplémentaires. Cela inclut une hausse temporaire de 1,22 % effective à partir du 3 juin 2025. Artesian fait face à une augmentation de 25 % des coûts d'approvisionnement en électricité dans le cadre d'un nouveau contrat avec Constellation NewEnergy. L'entreprise a investi 10,4 millions de dollars dans des projets d'infrastructure au cours du premier trimestre 2025 pour maintenir la qualité du service et moderniser ses installations.
Die Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025, mit einem Nettoeinkommen, das im Vergleich zum ersten Quartal 2024 um 23,2 % auf 5,4 Millionen US-Dollar stieg. Das verwässerte Ergebnis je Aktie (EPS) stieg um 23,0 % auf 0,53 US-Dollar. Die Gesamterlöse wuchsen um 5,5 % auf 25,9 Millionen US-Dollar, getrieben durch höheren Wasserverbrauch, Kundenzuwachs und steigende Abwassererlöse. Das Unternehmen stellte bei den Regulierungsbehörden in Delaware einen Antrag auf eine Tariferhöhung von 10,75 %, mit dem Ziel, etwa 9,4 Millionen US-Dollar zusätzliche Jahreserlöse zu erzielen. Darin enthalten ist eine temporäre Erhöhung von 1,22 %, die ab dem 3. Juni 2025 wirksam wird. Artesian sieht sich aufgrund eines neuen Vertrags mit Constellation NewEnergy mit einer Steigerung der Stromversorgungskosten um 25 % konfrontiert. Im ersten Quartal 2025 investierte das Unternehmen 10,4 Millionen US-Dollar in Infrastrukturprojekte, um die Servicequalität aufrechtzuerhalten und Einrichtungen zu modernisieren.
Positive
Net income increased 23.2% to $5.4 million in Q1 2025
Diluted EPS grew 23.0% to $0.53
Total revenues increased 5.5% to $25.9 million
Water sales revenue rose 4.3% due to higher consumption and customer growth
Wastewater revenue grew 11.4% from customer base expansion
$10.4 million invested in infrastructure improvements
Negative
Filed request for 10.75% rate increase due to rising costs
Electric supply costs increasing by 25% under new contract
Operating expenses increased 3.1%
Higher costs for water treatment chemicals and electricity
Insights
Strong Q1 results with 23.2% profit growth, despite looming cost pressures from electricity and PFAS treatment driving 10.75% rate request.
Artesian Resources delivered impressive Q1 2025 results, with $5.4 million in net income representing a 23.2% year-over-year increase. Diluted EPS grew 23.0% to $0.53, significantly outpacing the 5.5% revenue growth to $25.9 million.
The revenue growth was well-distributed across business segments:
Water sales increased 4.3% due to higher consumption, customer growth, and a 1.66% Distribution System Improvement Charge
Wastewater revenue grew 11.4% from customer base expansion
Non-utility revenue rose 8.0%, primarily from Service Line Protection Plans
Operating expenses (excluding depreciation and income taxes) increased only 3.1%, demonstrating effective cost management despite inflationary pressures. This operational efficiency, combined with higher revenue and increased AFUDC income from construction activities, explains the substantial earnings improvement.
The company faces mounting cost challenges that prompted its April 4th regulatory filing requesting a 10.75% rate increase ($9.4 million annually). Key cost pressures include:
A new electric supply contract with a 25% rate increase adding approximately $0.5 million in annual expenses
Increasing expenses for PFAS treatment compliance
Ongoing capital investment requirements
Artesian invested $10.4 million in infrastructure improvements during Q1, focusing on system reliability and capacity expansion. These investments should ultimately grow the company's rate base—the foundation for future regulated returns.
The regulatory process bears watching, with Artesian seeking an interim 1.22% increase ($1.2 million annually) effective June 3rd while the larger request undergoes review. This regulatory outcome will significantly impact the company's ability to offset rising costs while maintaining its strong financial trajectory.
NEWARK, Del., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), a leading provider on the Delmarva Peninsula of water and wastewater services, and a number of other related business services, today announced earnings results for the first quarter of 2025.
First Quarter Results
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $5.4 million, a $1.0 million, or 23.2%, increase compared to net income recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2024. Diluted net income per share increased 23.0% to $0.53, compared to $0.43 for the same period in 2024.
“Our strong financial results for the quarter are the result of our commitment to superior service to all customers and continued focus on managing increasing cost pressures associated with meeting more stringent water quality standards,” said Nicki Taylor, President and CEO.
Revenues totaled $25.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, $1.3 million, or 5.5%, more than revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Water sales revenue increased $0.9 million, or 4.3%, primarily due to an increase in overall water consumption, a 1.66% Distribution System Improvement Charge applied to Delaware customer water bills effective January 1, 2025 and an increase in the number of customers served.
Other utility operating revenue increased approximately $0.3 million, or 11.4%, primarily due to an increase in wastewater revenue associated with an increase in the number of customers served.
Non-utility operating revenue increased approximately $0.1 million, or 8.0%, primarily due to an increase in Service Line Protection Plan, or SLPP, revenue.
Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and income taxes, increased $0.5 million, or 3.1%. Utility operating expenses increased $0.4 million, or 3.1%, primarily the result of increased costs associated with administrative costs and purchased power and purchased water costs, partially offset by a decrease in supply and treatment costs and payroll and employee benefit costs.
Other income increased $0.2 million, primarily due to an increase in allowance for funds used during construction, or AFUDC, as a result of higher long-term construction activity subject to AFUDC.
Application for Increase in Customer Rates
On April 4, 2025, our wholly-owned Delaware water utility subsidiary, Artesian Water Company, Inc. (Artesian Water), filed a request with the Delaware Public Service Commission, or the DEPSC, to implement new rates to meet a requested incremental increase in revenue of 10.75%, or approximately $9.4 million, on an annualized basis. The new rates are designed to support Artesian Water’s ongoing capital improvement program and to cover increased costs of operations, including chemicals and electricity for water treatment, water quality regulation compliance, taxes, labor and benefits. Artesian Water has petitioned the DEPSC to implement a temporary incremental increase in rates of 1.22% effective June 3, 2025, providing approximately $1.2 million in additional annual revenue. In April 2025, Artesian Water entered into an electric supply contract with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., effective from May 2025 to May 2029, that included an increase of approximately 25% over the current electric supply rate. The contracted rates will also apply to our wholly-owned wastewater utility subsidiary, Artesian Wastewater Management, Inc. The total estimated annual increase in electric supply expense beginning in May 2025 is approximately $0.5 million.
“Although we are reporting strong first quarter results, the significant increase in electric supply costs upon the expiration of the previous 3-year contract term and increased costs to treat for PFAS, as well as continued investments in utility plant to maintain reliable and safe service to customers compel the request for rate relief,” said Taylor.
Capital Expenditures
As part of Artesian’s ongoing effort to ensure high-quality reliable service to customers, $10.4 million was invested in the first three months of 2025 in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. These investments include renewals associated with the rehabilitation of aging infrastructure, installation of new mains, upgrading elevated storage tanks, upgrading and replacing our meter reading equipment, construction of a new wastewater treatment plant and upgrading existing pumping stations to better serve our customers.
About Artesian Resources Artesian Resources Corporation operates as a holding company of wholly-owned subsidiaries offering water and wastewater services, and a number of other related core business services, on the Delmarva Peninsula. Artesian Water Company, the principal subsidiary, is the oldest and largest regulated water utility on the Delmarva Peninsula and has been providing water service since 1905. Artesian Water Company supplies 9.4 billion gallons of water per year through 1,491 miles of main to over a third of Delawareans.
Forward Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, recovery of investments in water utility plant and increased operating costs in rates charged to customers as presented in our current filing before the Delaware Public Service Commission, the costs related to electric supply increases, the impact of weather on our operations, our growth strategy, our expectations regarding infrastructure investments, our enhanced operational efficiencies, and continued growth in our business and the number of customers served. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including: changes in weather, changes in our contractual obligations, changes in government policies, the timing and results of our rate requests, failure to receive regulatory approval, changes in economic and market conditions generally and other matters discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While the Company may elect to update forward-looking statements, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so and you should not rely on any forward-looking statement as representation of the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release.
Artesian Resources Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
Three months ended March 31,
2025
2024
Operating Revenues
Water sales
$
20,687
$
19,825
Other utility operating revenue
3,358
3,015
Non-utility revenue
1,841
1,704
25,886
24,544
Operating Expenses
Utility operating expenses
12,324
11,957
Non-utility operating expenses
1,122
1,116
Depreciation and amortization
3,357
3,465
State and federal income taxes
1,851
1,681
Property and other taxes
1,686
1,606
20,340
19,825
Operating Income
5,546
4,719
Allowance for funds used during construction
566
285
Miscellaneous
1,489
1,574
Income Before Interest Charges
7,601
6,578
Interest Charges
2,166
2,167
Net Income
$
5,435
$
4,411
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic
10,302
10,287
Net Income per Common Share - Basic
$
0.53
$
0.43
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted
10,306
10,291
Net Income per Common Share - Diluted
$
0.53
$
0.43
Artesian Resources Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (In thousands) (Unaudited)
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Assets
Utility Plant, at original cost less accumulated depreciation
$
756,688
$
747,186
Current Assets
25,172
24,528
Regulatory and Other Assets
26,992
26,909
$
808,852
$
798,623
Capitalization and Liabilities
Stockholders' Equity
$
241,650
$
239,189
Long Term Debt, Net of Current Portion
175,933
176,509
Current Liabilities
25,627
25,593
Advances for Construction
1,554
1,582
Net Contributions in Aid of Construction
281,185
272,405
Other Liabilities
82,903
83,345
$
808,852
$
798,623
FAQ
What was Artesian Resources (ARTNA) earnings per share in Q1 2025?
Artesian Resources reported diluted earnings per share of $0.53 in Q1 2025, a 23.0% increase from $0.43 in Q1 2024.
How much rate increase did Artesian Resources request from Delaware regulators in 2025?
Artesian Resources requested a 10.75% rate increase (approximately $9.4 million annually) from the Delaware Public Service Commission, including a temporary 1.22% increase effective June 3, 2025.
What was ARTNA's revenue growth in Q1 2025?
Artesian Resources' total revenues grew 5.5% to $25.9 million in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024.
How much did Artesian Resources invest in infrastructure during Q1 2025?
Artesian Resources invested $10.4 million in water and wastewater infrastructure projects during Q1 2025.
How much will Artesian Resources' electric costs increase under the new contract?
Under the new contract with Constellation NewEnergy, Artesian's electric supply costs will increase by approximately 25% starting May 2025.
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