Essential Utilities Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

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.

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Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) has announced a 5.25% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.3426 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 12, 2025.

The company highlights its strong dividend history, having paid consecutive quarterly dividends for 80 years and increased dividends 35 times in the last 34 years, demonstrating a consistent commitment to shareholder returns.

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) announced that its subsidiary Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the $37.75 million acquisition of the City of Beaver Falls wastewater system in Beaver County, PA. The system serves 3,200 direct customers and provides bulk services to approximately 3,800 EDUs across seven nearby municipalities.

Aqua Pennsylvania plans to invest $10 million in infrastructure improvements over the next decade, focusing on sewer collection system repairs, treatment plant upgrades, and pump station enhancements. Customer base rates will remain unchanged initially, with future changes subject to PUC approval. This marks Essential Utilities' sixth water and wastewater acquisition in 18 months, adding 6,700 customers or 12,420 EDUs.

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Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) showcased its gas subsidiary Peoples Natural Gas at the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit, highlighting its role in supporting the state's $92 billion energy investment initiative. The company demonstrated its hydrogen production pilot with H Quest and the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering.

Key developments include collaboration with Peoples Energy Analytics for customer assistance programs and support for a new $135 million Infrastructure Academy Regional Training Facility. Essential Utilities has invested $5.4 billion in infrastructure modernization since 2020, replacing over 800 miles of aged gas pipelines, with plans to replace 3,000 miles by 2035.

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) has announced it will release its Q2 2025 earnings report on July 31, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call with financial analysts on August 1, 2025 at 11 a.m. EDT.

CEO Chris Franklin and CFO Dan Schuller will lead the conference call, which will include a Q&A session. Investors can access the live webcast and presentation through the company's website at Essential.co in the Investors section.

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) has appointed Daniel Ramirez-Cisneros as the new President of Aqua Texas, succeeding retiring Craig Blanchette. Ramirez-Cisneros, previously Director of Operations for Aqua Texas, brings nearly a decade of industry experience and will oversee water and wastewater operations across Texas.

His prior experience includes serving as Utilities Manager for the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight Board, where he managed a $1 billion infrastructure budget and developed a $5 billion recovery plan. The appointment comes as Aqua Texas plans significant capital investments focusing on operational optimization, including SCADA implementation, plant expansion, and PFAS mitigation.

Aqua Illinois (NYSE:WTRG), a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, has launched its new Customer Assistance Program (CAP) offering a 70% discount on water and wastewater usage for income-eligible customers. The year-round program, administered in partnership with Dollar Energy Fund (DEF), aims to support Illinois customers facing financial challenges.

The program's eligibility is based on household income, with specific guidelines ranging from $23,475 annual income for single-person households to $82,225 for eight-person households. Customers can apply through Aqua's website, DEF's website, or by phone. The initiative was approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission as a low-income tariff.

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) has been recognized as a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and Point of Light. The recognition highlights the company's commitment to community engagement across four key dimensions.

Through the Essential Foundation, the company invests approximately $2 million annually in the Greater Philadelphia region. The company's community engagement initiatives include environmental protection programs, a paid volunteer program, and a matching gift program. Essential Utilities' efforts focus on environmental protection, food insecurity, and water safety.