Essential Utilities Inc
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Essential Utilities Inc
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About company
Essential Utilities Inc. is a major publicly traded company in the United States, specializing in the provision of water, wastewater, and natural gas services. Operating under the Aqua and Peoples brands, the company serves approximately 5 million people across nine states. Essential Utilities plays a significant role in the infrastructure sector, focusing on the delivery and maintenance of essential services that are crucial for community well-being and economic development. The company is involved in the management and operation of a vast network of natural gas pipelines, which are integral to the energy supply chain in the U.S. Given the aging infrastructure, Essential Utilities is committed to upgrading and replacing pipelines to ensure safety and reliability in the communities it serves.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: EnergyLatest Results (14.11.2025):
Essential Utilities Inc's Third Quarter 2025 report highlights a solid performance with earnings per share rising to $0.33 compared to $0.25 in Q3 2024. The company reported operating revenues of approximately $477 million and net income of about $92 million for the quarter, reflecting its ongoing growth and strong operational execution. Additionally, the company reinforced its long-term guidance, announced significant infrastructure investments, and moved forward with a strategic merger agreement with American Water Works Company, Inc.
Earnings Improvement
For Q3 2025, Essential Utilities Inc recorded an EPS of $0.33, an increase from $0.25 in Q3 2024, underscoring the company’s enhanced profitability during the quarter.
Revenue and Net Income Highlights
The quarter’s operating revenues reached approximately $477 million, while net income climbed to about $92 million, demonstrating the company's solid performance in both its water and natural gas segments.
Strategic Investments and Infrastructure
Essential Utilities Inc continues to invest aggressively in its infrastructure, with $983 million invested in the first nine months of 2025 and a projected $1.4 to $1.5 billion planned for the year. A notable highlight is the $26 million investment in a major data center in Western Pennsylvania.
Merger and Future Guidance
The report also detailed the agreement to combine with American Water Works Company, Inc., aiming to create a leading regulated U.S. water and wastewater utility. Furthermore, Essential reaffirmed its long-term guidance, expecting GAAP EPS for 2025 to exceed the previously set range of $2.07-$2.11, driven by non-recurring benefits.
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