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Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.
| Founded: | 1901 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | 1615 | City: | BRYN MAWR |
| Market Cap: | 11.0B | IPO Year: | 1994 |
| Target Price: | $43.50 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 2.0M |
| Analyst Decision: | Hold | Number of Analysts: | 7 |
| Dividend Yield: | Dividend Payout Frequency: | quarterly | |
| EPS: | 2.20 | EPS Growth: | 1.38 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $36.32 - $42.37 | Next Earning Date: | 05-29-2026 |
| Revenue: | $2,474,615,000 | Revenue Growth: | 18.62% |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 1.91% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 6.62% |
| P/E Ratio: | 18.07 | Index: | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow: | 514.7M | FCF Growth: | N/A |
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Earnings Transcripts
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
2025 Q4 Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUY Feb 26, 2026 · 100% conf.
2025
Q4
Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUYFeb 26, 2026 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction BUY
1D
+0.03%
$39.79
5D
+2.15%
$40.64
20D
+2.38%
$40.73
Price: $39.78 Prob +5D: 100% AUC: 1.000
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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2026
Essential Utilities, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)
Pennsylvania 001-06659 23-1702594
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) (Commission
File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
19010-3489
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 527-8000
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $.50 par value
WTRG
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 25, 2026, Essential Utilities, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended and year ended December 31, 2025. The full text of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits.
99.1Press Release issued by Essential Utilities, Inc., February 25, 2026
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ESSENTIAL
UTILITIES, INC.
By: /s/ Christopher P. Luning
Christopher P. Luning
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
Dated: February 26, 2026
2025 Q3 Q3 2025 Earnings
8-K Nov 5, 2025
2025
Q3
Q3 2025 Earnings
8-KNov 5, 2025
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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2025
Essential Utilities, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)
Pennsylvania 001-06659 23-1702594
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) (Commission
File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
19010-3489
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 527-8000
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $.50 par value
WTRG
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 4, 2025, Essential Utilities, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The full text of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits.
99.1Press Release issued by Essential Utilities, Inc., November 4, 2025
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ESSENTIAL
UTILITIES, INC.
By: /s/ Christopher P. Luning
Christopher P. Luning
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
Dated: November 5, 2025
2025 Q2 Q2 2025 Earnings
8-K Aug 1, 2025
2025
Q2
Q2 2025 Earnings
8-KAug 1, 2025
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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2025
Essential Utilities, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)
Pennsylvania 001-06659 23-1702594
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) (Commission
File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
19010-3489
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 527-8000
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $.50 par value
WTRG
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 31, 2025, Essential Utilities, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended and six months ended June 30, 2025. The full text of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits.
99.1Press Release issued by Essential Utilities, Inc., July 31, 2025
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ESSENTIAL
UTILITIES, INC.
By: /s/ Christopher P. Luning
Christopher P. Luning
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
Dated: August 1, 2025
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