The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance with significant growth in earnings and revenue, supported by successful operational execution and strategic infrastructure investments. The company also demonstrated a commitment to community engagement and environmental responsibility. However, challenges such as weather impacts on water volumes and increased operating expenses, coupled with macroeconomic factors like interest rates and inflation, were noted as concerns.

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Q3 2025

During the Essential Q2 2025 earnings call, the company reported a strong performance with a GAAP earnings per share of $0.38, a 35% increase from the previous year. The company expects to exceed its full-year GAAP earnings per share guidance range of $2.07 to $2.11, driven by nonrecurring benefits and strong performances in both its Water and Gas segments. The company reaffirmed its capital investment plans with a target of $1.4 billion for 2025, having already invested $613 million by June 30. Additionally, the company anticipates a combined utility rate base growth of 8% annually, with the Water segment expected to grow by 6% and the Natural Gas segment by 11%. The dividend was increased by 5.25%, marking over 30 years of consecutive growth. The company also highlighted its ongoing infrastructure investments, including its PFAS mitigation efforts and its growing presence in Texas, where it has seen significant customer growth.

Significant Earnings Growth

GAAP earnings per share increased by 35% compared to the same quarter last year, reaching $0.38. The company expects to achieve GAAP earnings per share above the guidance range of $2.07 to $2.11 for 2025.

Robust Revenue Increase

Revenues rose by 18.5%, largely driven by favorable rate case outcomes in Pennsylvania and increased gas volumes. Total revenue for the quarter was $514.9 million, up from $434.4 million a year ago.

Strong Operational Performance

Both Water and Gas divisions performed well, with the gas business reporting a net income of $17.5 million for the quarter.

Infrastructure Investment Plans

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

Dividend Increase

The Board of Directors approved a 5.25% increase in the dividend, marking over 30 consecutive years of dividend growth.

Ongoing Community Engagement

The company was recognized as one of Greater Philadelphia's most community-minded businesses and concluded its fourth annual Essential Earth Day campaign.

PFAS Mitigation Efforts

The company has mitigated over 50 of its 300-plus sites for PFAS and signed a distribution agreement for its PFAS Guard solution, generating significant interest.

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	$36.80	$38.18	+3.75%
May 12, 2025	$40.42	$38.79	-4.03%
Feb 26, 2025	$37.20	$37.26	+0.16%
Nov 04, 2024	$37.64	$39.10	+3.88%

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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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