Essential Utilities Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3426 per share, payable December 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 12, 2025.

The company has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends for 80 years and has increased the dividend 35 times in the last 34 years.

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 following market close on November 4, 2025. The company will host a conference call with financial analysts on November 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET featuring CEO Chris Franklin and CFO Dan Schuller.

The call will include a Q&A session and the live webcast and presentation will be available via the company investor website at Essential.co.

Aqua Pennsylvania (WTRG) received $35 million in PENNVEST principal forgiveness and low-interest loans to build a PFAS treatment system at the Ridley Water Treatment Plant in Delaware County.

The project will install fourteen granular-activated carbon (GAC) pressure filters, serves > 15,700 customers in Media, and aims to meet new federal drinking water standards. Construction starts March 2026 with completion expected early 2028. Since 2021, Aqua Pennsylvania has secured $191 million in PENNVEST funding, including $91 million for PFAS projects.

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) released its 2024 Sustainability Report highlighting measurable progress on emissions, infrastructure, and community investment. Key 2024 achievements include a >25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from a 2019 baseline; fewer than 1.5% of 1,500+ water systems with health-based violations versus ~12.5% nationwide; 425 miles of pipelines replaced in 2024 and >1,400 natural gas/725 water miles upgraded since 2020; 30,000 new gas meters (60,000 total); 720M gallons recycled; $4.6M donated; and near-100% renewable electricity procurement for operations in four states.

The company is exploring hydrogen transport partnerships and issues sustainability reports biennially aligned to SASB, TCFD, CDP and industry templates.

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) has appointed Sadzi Martha Oliva as the new President of Aqua Indiana, effective September 2, 2025. Oliva, who previously served as Senior Vice President at United Scrap Metal and Commissioner with the Illinois Commerce Commission, brings extensive regulatory and legal expertise to the role.

She succeeds Bob Ervin, who retires after a 27-year career with Aqua and its predecessor companies. Oliva will oversee water and wastewater operations, capital investment, regulatory compliance, and customer service across Indiana. Her multilingual capabilities and experience in both public and private sectors position her to lead Aqua Indiana's strategic growth initiatives.

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) has announced a strategic investment in a major data center project in Greene County, Pennsylvania. The company will invest in an 18 million gallons per day (MGD) water treatment plant to service a 1,400-acre data center facility developed by International Electric Power III (IEP).

The project features a 944 MW natural gas power plant with battery storage backup. Essential's subsidiary Peoples will provide gas consulting and energy management services. The facility, scheduled to be operational in Q1 2029, will support hyperscalers and AI infrastructure needs, with turbine delivery expected in 2028.

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) commemorates the 20th anniversary of National Water Quality Month, highlighting its commitment to water infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Through its water utility Aqua, the company plans to invest $790 million in water and wastewater infrastructure in 2025, with a total investment of $3.2 billion planned through 2028.

These investments will focus on replacing aging water mains, ensuring compliance with water quality regulations, and upgrading systems to address emerging contaminants like PFAS and lead. The company, which has been operating for nearly 140 years, emphasizes its role in delivering high-quality drinking water and maintaining environmental standards in water treatment.

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) is promoting National Safe Digging Day (8-11) by emphasizing the importance of calling 811 before any digging projects. The company, which invests over $500 million annually in underground infrastructure serving 5.5 million customers, warns that a concerning 46% of Americans plan to dig without contacting 811 first, according to a Common Ground Alliance survey.

The company outlines a simple three-step process: call 811 at least three business days before excavation, wait for utility marking, and dig carefully. This free service is mandatory for all digging projects, from planting shrubs to installing pools, to prevent injuries, service disruptions, and property damage.

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) reported strong Q2 2025 results with net income of $107.8 million ($0.38 per share), up from $75.4 million ($0.28 per share) in Q2 2024. Revenues increased 18.5% to $514.9 million, driven by rate increases across water and gas segments.

Key highlights include: quarterly dividend increase of 5.25%, $613 million infrastructure investment in H1 2025, and completion of Beaver Falls Wastewater System acquisition. The company expects to exceed its 2025 EPS guidance of $2.07-$2.11 and plans to invest $7.8 billion in infrastructure through 2029.

The company maintains a strong acquisition pipeline representing approximately 400,000 potential customers and has four pending wastewater system acquisitions valued at $301 million. Essential's regulated water segment reported 9.9% revenue growth to $332.3 million, while the natural gas segment saw a 38.3% increase to $177.3 million.

[ "Net income increased 42.9% YoY to $107.8 million in Q2 2025", "Revenue growth of 18.5% to $514.9 million in Q2 2025", "Quarterly dividend increased by 5.25%", "On track to invest over $1.4 billion in infrastructure in 2025", "Strong acquisition pipeline with 400,000 potential customers", "Expect to exceed 2025 EPS guidance of $2.07-$2.11", "Combined regulated utility rate base expected to grow at over 8% CAGR through 2029" ]