Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q2 EPS Up 36%

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG), a regulated utility specializing in water, wastewater, and natural gas services, reported its second quarter 2025 results on August 1, 2025. The key news was significant outperformance versus expectations. Earnings per share (GAAP) were $0.38, surpassing the analyst GAAP estimate of $0.30. Revenue (GAAP) reached $514.9 million, well above the GAAP revenue forecast of $469.75 million. Net income and operating income (GAAP) both saw double-digit growth. The quarter was marked by strong growth in both major segments, with regulated water segment revenues increasing by 9.9% and regulated natural gas segment revenues increasing by 38.3%, execution on infrastructure spending, and continued acquisitive expansion. Overall, the period reflected robust business performance and steady progress on the company's core strategies. Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet. Essential Utilities provides regulated water, wastewater, and natural gas services in several states, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, and New Jersey. It operates mainly through two core segments: Regulated Water, which includes both water and wastewater systems, and Regulated Natural Gas. The company serves millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool