Essential Utilities, Inc. (FRA:A2A)

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31.47
-0.09 (-0.29%)
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026, 8:05 AM CET
Market Cap8.85B -7.5%
Revenue (ttm)2.21B +13.1%
Net Income483.06M -9.2%
EPS1.71 -11.7%
Shares Out n/a
PE Ratio18.32
Forward PE15.58
Dividend1.17 (3.79%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 12, 2026
Volumen/a
Open31.47
Previous Close31.56
Day's Range31.47 - 31.47
52-Week Range30.61 - 36.27
Betan/a
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings DateMay 7, 2026

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States. The company operates through Regulated Water; and Regulated Natural Gas segments. It also provides utility service line protection solutions and repair services to households; gas marketing and production activities; and natural gas distribution services. The company serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and ... [Read more]

Industry Water Supply
Founded 1886
Employees 3,303
Stock Exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol A2A

Financial Performance

In 2025, Essential Utilities's revenue was $2.47 billion, an increase of 18.62% compared to the previous year's $2.09 billion. Earnings were $616.37 million, an increase of 3.54%.

Financial numbers in USD Financial Statements

News

Essential Utilities upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBS

UBS analyst Gregg Orrill upgraded Essential Utilities (WTRG) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $43, up from $41. The firm expects the American Water merger to close…

5 days ago - TheFly

American Water and Essential Utilities merger approved by Ohio’s PUCO

American Water (AWK) and Essential Utilities (WTRG) announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO, issued an order approving the companies’ proposed merger, marking the second favora...

19 days ago - TheFly

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22 days ago - Market Watch

Essential Utilities Thinks Globally and Acts Locally by Improving Communities During Month-Long 2026 Earth Day Celebration

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) successfully concluded its fifth annual Essential Earth Day campaign, a 30-day effort dedicated to environmental stewardship and ...

23 days ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities invested $791M in water, wastewater infrastructure in 2025

Essential Utilities (WTRG) joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, the annual observance led by the American Water Works Association that recognizes the critical rol...

26 days ago - TheFly

Essential Utilities Marks Drinking Water Week 2026 With Record Infrastructure Investment, Industry-Leading Compliance

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week (May 3–9, 2026), the annual observance led by the Amer...

26 days ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw solid operational performance despite weather challenges, with adjusted EPS at $0.83 and $269 million invested in infrastructure. The merger with American Water remains on track, and the company reaffirmed its 5%-7% annual EPS growth target.

27 days ago - Transcripts

Essential Utilities Slides: Q1 2026

Essential Utilities has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 7, 2026.

27 days ago - Filings

Essential Utilities Earnings release: Q1 2026

Essential Utilities released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

27 days ago - Filings

Essential Utilities Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Essential Utilities has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 7, 2026.

27 days ago - Filings

Essential Utilities price target lowered to $41 from $45 at UBS

UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Essential Utilities (WTRG) to $41 from $45 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

27 days ago - TheFly

Essential Utilities Reports Q1 2026 Results

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Company Highlights “Through continued strong operating perform...

27 days ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting established a quorum and presented three proposals: director elections, executive compensation approval, and auditor ratification. All proposals passed with the required votes, and final results will be filed with the SEC.

5 weeks ago - Transcripts

American Water and Essential Utilities Receive Kentucky Public Service Commission Approval for Proposed Merger

CAMDEN, N.J. & BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) (“American Water”) and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (“Essential Utilities”) today announced tha...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

American Water and Essential Utilities’ merger approved by Kentucky commission

American Water (AWK) and Essential Utilities (WTRG) announced that the Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved the companies’ proposed merger, marking the first regulatory approval obtained in...

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Essential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Q1 2026

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for quarter ended March 31, 2026, prior to market opening on May 7, 2026. The company's conference call wit...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Proxy statement: Proxy Filing

Essential Utilities filed a proxy statement on March 17, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Essential Utilities Proxy statement: Proxy Filing

Essential Utilities filed a proxy statement on March 17, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Essential Utilities Honored Among America's Most Charitable Companies 2026 by Newsweek; Announces Nearly $7.2 Million Community Giving in 2025

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its inclusion on Newsweek's list of America's Most Charitable Companies. The recognition demonstrates how the com...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Greenville Municipal Water Authority in Mercer County

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized its $18 million purchase of the Greenville Municipal Water Author...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Essential Utilities Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the merger with American Water, and 2025 saw strong financial results with EPS of $2.20, record infrastructure investment, and continued dividend growth. Guidance for 5%-7% EPS growth through 2027 was reaffirmed.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Essential Utilities Annual report: Q4 2025

Essential Utilities has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 26, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Essential Utilities Earnings release: Q4 2025

Essential Utilities released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 26, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

Essential Utilities Slides: Q4 2025

Essential Utilities has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 26, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings