Artesian Resources Corporation Reports Second Quarter and Year-To-Date 2025 Results

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Artesian Resources (Nasdaq: ARTNA) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net income increasing 18.1% to $6.3 million and diluted EPS rising 17.3% to $0.61. Total revenues grew 4.1% to $28.5 million, driven by water sales growth, expanded wastewater customer base, and increased Service Line Protection Plan revenues.

For H1 2025, the company achieved net income of $11.7 million, up 20.4% year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $1.14. The company invested $26.3 million in infrastructure projects during H1 2025, focusing on aging infrastructure renewal, new mains installation, and wastewater treatment plant construction.

Notable developments include a temporary rate increase of 1.22% effective June 3, 2025, and a new four-year electric supply contract with rates approximately 25% higher than previous rates, impacting annual expenses by $0.5 million.

Positive

• Net income increased 18.1% to $6.3 million in Q2 2025
• Revenue grew 4.1% to $28.5 million in Q2 2025
• Wastewater customer base expansion drove 10.7% increase in other utility operating revenue
• Significant infrastructure investment of $26.3 million in H1 2025
• H1 2025 net income up 20.4% to $11.7 million

Negative

• New electric supply contract increases rates by 25%, adding $0.5 million in annual expenses
• Operating expenses increased 1.8% excluding depreciation and income taxes
• Property and other taxes increased 5.2% due to higher New Castle County tax rates

Insights

Financial Analyst

Artesian reports strong Q2 with 18.1% earnings growth and diversified revenue streams, while managing rising electricity costs.

Artesian Resources Corporation's Q2 2025 results demonstrate robust financial performance with net income jumping 18.1% to $6.3 million and diluted EPS climbing 17.3% to $0.61 year-over-year. The company's diversified revenue strategy is paying dividends, with total revenue increasing 4.1% to $28.5 million.

Revenue growth stems from three key sources: core water sales (2.6% increase) driven by DSIC revenue and customer base expansion; wastewater services (10.7% increase) from customer growth; and Service Line Protection Plans (12.3% increase) following a December 2024 rate adjustment. This multi-stream approach provides resilience against sector-specific challenges.

Cost management remains effective despite inflationary pressures, with operating expenses (excluding depreciation and income taxes) rising just 1.8%. However, the company faces a significant 25% increase in electricity costs following a new four-year supply contract effective May 2025, adding approximately $0.5 million in annual expenses.

The $26.3 million capital investment in infrastructure during H1 2025 demonstrates Artesian's long-term focus on system reliability and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding PFAS contaminant removal and aging infrastructure replacement. This proactive approach supports sustainable growth while preparing for increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

Year-to-date performance is equally impressive, with net income up 20.4% to $11.7 million and diluted EPS increasing 20.0% to $1.14. The 1.22% temporary rate increase implemented in June 2025 signals potential permanent rate adjustments pending Delaware Public Service Commission approval, which could further strengthen future revenue streams.

NEWARK, Del., Aug. 04, 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 second quarter and year-to-date results for 2025.  

Second Quarter Results

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $6.3 million, a $1.0 million, or 18.1%, increase compared to net income recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2024. Diluted net income per share increased 17.3% to $0.61, compared to $0.52 for the same period in 2024.

“Our increased earnings this quarter reflects not only higher water sales but also the continued growth of our wastewater customer base and revenues generated by our Service Line Protection Plan offerings. As the communities we serve grow and infrastructure demands increase, we remain committed to delivering high-quality, reliable water and wastewater service, while ensuring long-term value for our customers and shareholders,” said Nicki Taylor, Chair, President and CEO of Artesian.

Revenues totaled $28.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, $1.1 million, or 4.1%, more than revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Water sales revenue increased $0.6 million, or 2.6%, primarily the result of an increase in Distribution System Improvement Charges (DSIC) revenue, a temporary rate increase of 1.22% of gross water sales placed into effect on June 3, 2025, as permitted under Delaware law, until permanent rates are determined by the Delaware Public Service Commission (DEPSC) and an increase in the number of customers served.

Other utility operating revenue increased approximately $0.4 million, or 10.7%, due to an increase in wastewater revenue associated with an increase in the number of customers served.

Non-utility operating revenue increased approximately $0.2 million, or 12.3%, due to an increase in Service Line Protection Plan, or SLPP, revenue, resulting from an increase in rates that were placed into effect on December 1, 2024.

Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and income taxes, increased $0.3 million, or 1.8%. Utility operating expenses increased $0.3 million, or 2.7%, as a result of increases associated with transmission, distribution and collection system, purchased power and administrative costs, partially offset by a decrease in payroll and employee benefit costs. Effective in May 2025, upon expiration of an existing electric supply contract, our water and wastewater utilities entered into a four-year electric supply contract with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. at an electric supply rate approximately 25% over the prior rate. The total estimated annual increase in electric supply expense beginning in May 2025 is approximately $0.5 million.  

Non-utility operating expenses decreased $0.1 million, or 11.9%, due to a decrease in administrative, payroll and employee benefit costs.

Federal and state income tax expense increased $0.2 million, or 11.2%, due to higher pre-tax book income, partially offset by higher regulatory deferred income tax amortization in 2025 compared to 2024.

Property and other taxes increased $0.1 million, or 5.2%, due to an increase in New Castle County, Delaware tax rates on utility plant and an increase in utility plant subject to taxation.

Other income increased $0.3 million, 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.

Year-to-Date Results

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $11.7 million, a $2.0 million, or 20.4%, increase compared to net income recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2024. Diluted net income per share increased 20.0% to $1.14, compared to $0.95 for the same period in 2024.

Revenues totaled $54.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, $2.5 million, or 4.8%, more than revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Water sales revenue increased $1.4 million, or 3.4%, the result of an increase in overall water consumption, DSIC revenue, number of customers served and a temporary rate increase of 1.22% of gross water sales placed into effect on June 3, 2025, as permitted under Delaware law, until permanent rates are determined by the DEPSC.

Other utility operating revenue increased approximately $0.7 million, or 11.0%, due to an increase in wastewater revenue associated with an increase in the number of customers served.

Non-utility operating revenue increased approximately $0.3 million, or 10.1%, due to an increase in SLPP revenue, resulting from an increase in rates that were placed into effect on December 1, 2024.

Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and income taxes, increased $0.7 million, or 2.4%. Utility operating expenses increased $0.7 million, or 2.9%, a result of increases in administrative, purchased power and transmission, distribution and collection system costs, partially offset by a decrease in payroll, employee benefit, supply and treatment costs.

Non-utility operating expenses decreased $0.1 million, or 5.7%, due to a decrease in payroll and employee benefit costs.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $0.1 million, or 1.7%, due to a decrease in depreciation expense related to an increase in depreciation on utility plant funded by Contributions in Aid of Construction.

Federal and state income tax expense increased $0.4 million, or 10.7%, due to higher pre-tax book income, partially offset by higher regulatory deferred income tax amortization in 2025 compared to 2024.

Property and other taxes increased $0.2 million, or 5.0%, due to an increase in New Castle County, Delaware tax rates on utility plant and an increase in utility plant subject to taxation.

Other income increased $0.5 million, due to an increase in AFUDC, as a result of higher long-term construction activity subject to AFUDC.

Capital Expenditures

As part of Artesian’s ongoing effort to ensure high-quality reliable service to customers, $26.3 million was invested in the first six months of 2025 in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. These investments include renewals associated with the rehabilitation of aging infrastructure, installation of new mains, construction of a new wastewater treatment plant, upgrading elevated storage tanks, upgrading and replacing our meter reading equipment, and upgrading existing pumping stations to better serve our customers.

“We continue to invest in critical infrastructure and treatment of emerging contaminants,” said Nicki Taylor. “Our proactive work to address PFAS through targeted removal initiatives, alongside our attention to replacement of aging infrastructure, positions us to meet future regulatory standards and maintain the high level of service our customers expect. These investments are not only essential for compliance, but are crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of our operations.”

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, the costs related to electric supply increases, our growth strategy, our expectations regarding infrastructure investments, our ability to comply with future regulatory standards, 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.

Contact:
Virginia Eisenbrey
(302) 453-6900
VEisenbrey@artesianwater.com

Artesian Resources Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
		Three months ended								Six months ended
		June 30,								June 30,
		2025				2024				2025			2024
Operating Revenues
Water sales	$	23,083			$	22,501			$	43,771		$	42,326
Other utility operating revenue		3,639				3,288				6,997			6,303
Non-utility operating revenue		1,827				1,627				3,667			3,331
		28,549				27,416				54,435			51,960
Operating Expenses
Utility operating expenses		12,505				12,179				24,830			24,136
Non-utility operating expenses		1,009				1,145				2,131			2,261
Depreciation and amortization		3,414				3,425				6,771			6,889
State and federal income taxes		2,163				1,945				4,015			3,627
Property and other taxes		1,603				1,524				3,288			3,130
		20,694				20,218				41,035			40,043
Operating Income		7,855				7,198				13,400			11,917
Allowance for funds used during construction		619				367				1,186			653
Miscellaneous		(29	)			(65	)			1,459			1,508
Income Before Interest Charges		8,445				7,500				16,045			14,078
Interest Charges		2,155				2,175				4,320			4,342
Net Income	$	6,290			$	5,325			$	11,725		$	9,736
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic		10,308				10,293				10,305			10,290
Net Income per Common Share - Basic	$	0.61			$	0.52			$	1.14		$	0.95
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted		10,310				10,295				10,308			10,293
Net Income per Common Share - Diluted	$	0.61			$	0.52			$	1.14		$	0.95
Artesian Resources Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
	June 30,				December 31,
	2025				2024
Assets
Utility Plant, at original cost less
accumulated depreciation	$	770,488			$	747,186
Current Assets		22,299				24,528
Regulatory and Other Assets		26,509				26,909
	$	819,296			$	798,623
Capitalization and Liabilities
Stockholders' Equity	$	244,905			$	239,189
Long Term Debt, Net of Current Portion		175,138				176,509
Current Liabilities		25,569				25,593
Advances for Construction		1,453				1,582
Contributions in Aid of Construction		289,034				272,405
Other Liabilities		83,197				83,345
	$	819,296			$	798,623

FAQ

What were Artesian Resources (ARTNA) Q2 2025 earnings?

Artesian Resources reported Q2 2025 net income of $6.3 million ($0.61 per diluted share), an 18.1% increase from Q2 2024.

How much did ARTNA invest in infrastructure during H1 2025?

Artesian Resources invested $26.3 million in water and wastewater infrastructure projects during the first six months of 2025.

What was the impact of ARTNA's new electric supply contract in 2025?

The new four-year contract with Constellation NewEnergy increased electric supply rates by 25%, adding approximately $0.5 million in annual expenses starting May 2025.

How much did Artesian Resources' revenue grow in Q2 2025?

Total revenues grew 4.1% to $28.5 million in Q2 2025, with water sales revenue increasing 2.6% and other utility operating revenue rising 10.7%.

What rate increase did ARTNA implement in June 2025?

Artesian Resources implemented a temporary rate increase of 1.22% on gross water sales effective June 3, 2025, pending permanent rates determination by the Delaware Public Service Commission.