WTRG Reports Earnings
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by newsfeedback@fool.com (Motley Fool Transcribing)February 26, 2026
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Essential Utilities (WTRG), a leading water utility company, reported strong financial results for 2025, highlighting significant revenue growth and operational achievements. The company exceeded its earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $2.07 to $2.11, reaching $2.20 due to nonrecurring items. Total revenue reached approximately $2.5 billion, marking an 18.6% year-over-year increase driven by regulatory recoveries and tax credits. Notably, the company invested a record-breaking $1.4 billion in regulated infrastructure in 2025, with plans for $1.7 billion in 2026. These investments underscore Essential Utilities' commitment to modernizing its infrastructure and expanding services.
The company's financial stability was further evidenced by a 5.25% increase in its quarterly dividend, marking the 35th consecutive year of dividend growth. This reflects management's confidence in future earnings potential. Additionally, the board reaffirmed its multiyear EPS growth guidance, targeting a 5%-7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2027, based on a
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Originally published on The Motley Fool on 2/26/2026