Essential Utilities, Inc.

Essential Utilities, Inc.

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$36.75

-0.68%
UtilitiesRegulated Water

Essential Utilities, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, or natural gas services in the United States. It offers water services through operating and maintenance contract with municipal authorities and other parties. The company also provides non-utility raw water supply services for firms in the natural gas drilling industry; and water and sewer line protection solutions, and repair services to households through a third-party. It serves approximately 7.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands. The company was formerly known as Aqua America, Inc. and changed its name to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. Essential Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$10.42B
EPS2.2000
P/E Ratio16.70
Earnings Date07/30/2026
3Y+8.0%
5Y+69.0%
10Y+202.0%
3Y+32.0%
5Y+116.0%
10Y+163.0%
3Y+68.0%
5Y+99.0%
10Y+155.0%
Essential Utilities, Inc.

Essential Utilities, Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue2.47B
Cost of Goods Sold (1.46B)
Gross Profit1.01B
Operating Expenses (92.77M)
Operating Income920.95M
Interest Expense (329.08M)
Other Income/Expense-301.14M
Pretax Income619.81M
Income Tax (3.44M)
Net Income616.37M
Net Income
616.37M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

41.0%

Strong gross margins indicate healthy pricing and efficient production or service delivery.

Operating Margin

37.2%

Outstanding operational efficiency. The company generates substantial profit from core operations.

Net Profit Margin

24.9%

Exceptional profitability. The company converts a significant portion of revenue to bottom-line earnings.

Effective Tax Rate

0.6%

Below-average tax rate suggests effective tax planning, favorable jurisdictions, or tax credits.

Profitability Insight

Exceptional profitability across all levels: Strong pricing power, efficient operations, and healthy bottom line indicate a high-quality business with sustainable competitive advantages.

Essential Utilities, Inc. Income Statement

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Essential Utilities, Inc. Income StatementDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020Dec 2019Dec 2018Dec 2017Dec 2016Dec 2015Dec 2014Dec 2013Dec 2012Dec 2011Dec 2010Dec 2009Dec 2008Dec 2007Dec 2006
REVENUE
2.5B
2.1B
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2.3B
1.9B
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889.7M
838.1M
809.5M
819.9M
814.2M
779.9M
768.6M
757.8M
712M
726.1M
670.5M
627M
602.5M
533.5M
GROSS PROFIT
(1.5B)
(864.3M)
(927.8M)
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478.3M
480.6M
430.5M
409.2M
670.5M
627M
602.5M
533.5M
OPERATING INCOME
(92.8M)
(464.2M)
(433.9M)
(411.2M)
(384.6M)
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321.1M
314.4M
301.7M
317.6M
280.8M
257.3M
237.5M
225.8M
216M
205.5M
PRE-TAX INCOME
(329.1M)
(302.5M)
(283.4M)
(238.1M)
(207.7M)
(188.4M)
(125.4M)
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216.8M
239.1M
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172.2M
162.5M
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NET INCOME
(3.4M)
-21.8M
-66.4M
-14.3M
-9.6M
-19.9M
-13M
-13.7M
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616.4M
595.3M
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431.6M
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SEC Filings

WTRG - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 15, 2026
May 14, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 08, 2026
May 08, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

May 07, 2026
March 31, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 07, 2026
May 06, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 30, 2026
April 29, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

March 25, 2026
March 25, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

March 17, 2026
April 29, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

March 09, 2026
March 09, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 26, 2026
February 25, 2026
2026
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