Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities reported first-half revenue up about 7.2% driven by rate-case approvals and acquisitions, and raised its quarterly dividend 5.25% to $0.3606 per share. GAAP net income and EPS fell year-over-year (Q2 EPS $0.37 vs $0.38) with higher operations and maintenance costs and a shrinking gas segment due to warm weather. The pending merger with American Water and a pipeline of acquisitions would expand the company materially by 2027, while guidance calls for 5–7% annual earnings growth excluding large recent deals. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Essential Utilities posted Q2 2026 GAAP EPS of $0.37 and adjusted EPS of $0.38, with higher regulatory recoveries and water volumes offset by lower gas volumes, rising operating expenses, depreciation and interest. The company remains on track for a planned first-quarter 2027 closing of its merger with American Water, having secured approvals in several states and reached a settlement in Texas. Essential invested $662 million in H1 infrastructure and expects a record $1.7 billion for 2026, approved a 5.25% dividend increase, and plans acquisitions that could add about 200,000 customers for roughly $282 million. Management reaffirmed a 5–7% annual EPS growth target (using 2024 as baseline) and expects a low single-digit effective tax rate for the year, while noting ongoing regulatory proceedings and one-time items expected later in 2026. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Essential Utilities reported adjusted Q1 2026 EPS of $0.83, missing the $1.04 expectation, while revenue of $861.76 million exceeded the $751 million forecast by about 14.8%. Higher operating and maintenance costs, depreciation, and interest and merger-related expenses weighed on results; positive contributions came from regulatory reimbursements and customer growth. The company invested $269 million in capital expenditures and reconfirmed 2026 annual EPS growth of 5–7%; the planned merger with American Water is expected to close by Q1 2027. Investor reaction: the stock rose slightly in after-hours trading, up 0.56% to $37.70. » More on de.investing.com