The earnings call presented several positive achievements, including significant earnings growth, infrastructure investments, and dividend increases. However, weather-related consumption declines and regulatory challenges present ongoing hurdles.

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Q3 2025

During the Essential Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided guidance indicating a robust performance, with a reported GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $0.38, marking a 35% increase from the previous year. The company expects to exceed its GAAP EPS guidance range of $2.07 to $2.11 for the fiscal year, driven by nonrecurring benefits. It reaffirmed a capital investment target of approximately $1.4 billion for 2025, with $613 million already deployed as of June 30. The water business anticipates annual rate base growth of 6% through 2029, supported by infrastructure investments. The company also highlighted a dividend increase of 5.25% and showcased its employee engagement efforts, with survey participation rising by 23% and satisfaction scores improving by 6%. On the regulatory front, rate increases in Kentucky and pending cases in North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia were discussed. The company aims for a compound annual growth rate of about 8% for its utility rate base, with water and natural gas segments contributing 6% and 11% growth, respectively, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and consistent dividend growth.

GAAP Earnings Per Share Increase

Reported GAAP earnings per share of $0.38, representing a 35% increase over the same quarter last year.

Record Infrastructure Investment

Reaffirmed capital investment plans with a target of approximately $1.4 billion in infrastructure investment for 2025, with $613 million already deployed.

Dividend Increase

Board of Directors approved a 5.25% increase in the dividend, marking more than 30 years of consecutive increases.

Water Division Growth

Aqua Texas division has grown by nearly 25,000 connections over the last 10 years and currently has another 90,000 under contract or negotiation.

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenues increased by 18.5%, largely due to favorable rate case outcomes and higher purchased gas costs.

Essential Utilities (WTRG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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WTRG Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 10, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.28 / -	0.25	―	―	―
Jul 31, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.30 / 0.38	0.279	36.20% (+0.10)
May 12, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.80 / 1.03	0.729	41.29% (+0.30)
Feb 26, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.64 / 0.67	0.5	34.00% (+0.17)
Nov 04, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.24 / 0.25	0.3	-16.67% (-0.05)
Aug 05, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.32 / 0.28	0.34	-17.94% (-0.06)
May 02, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.76 / 0.73	0.72	1.25% (<+0.01)
Feb 22, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.50 / 0.50	0.44	13.64% (+0.06)
Nov 06, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.29 / 0.30	0.26	15.38% (+0.04)
Aug 07, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.34 / 0.34	0.31	9.68% (+0.03)

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WTRG Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 31, 2025	$36.48	$37.84	+3.73%
May 12, 2025	$40.06	$38.45	-4.02%
Feb 26, 2025	$36.87	$36.93	+0.16%
Nov 04, 2024	$37.31	$38.75	+3.86%

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FAQ

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Essential Utilities (WTRG) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 10, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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WTRG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.28.

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