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American Water Works (AWK) and Essential Utilities (WTRG) said the U.S. HSR Act waiting period for their pending merger expired Aug. 14, 2026, satisfying a closing condition. They also reported state regulatory approvals in Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia, with a Texas settlement in principle. The deal is expected to close by end of Q1 2027, subject to remaining conditions.

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported Q2 revenue of $530.9 million, up 3%, and net income of $105.7 million (37 cents/share). Adjusted EPS was 38 cents. The company reaffirmed about $1.7 billion in 2026 infrastructure investment and 5% to 7% long-term EPS growth through 2027. Its American Water merger cleared additional Virginia and Ohio approvals, with a planned Q1 2027 close.

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) says its Aqua unit plans about $955 million of water and wastewater infrastructure spending in 2026, targeting replacement of aging mains, regulatory compliance, and upgrades to address contaminants including PFAS and lead. The company linked the disclosure to Water Quality Month and said the program supports system resilience and water quality from source to treatment.

Ofwat’s draft determination would provisionally allow five water utilities, including Thames Water and Wessex Water, to raise customer bills between 2027 and 2030 to fund an extra £3.4bn of investment by the end of the decade. Ofwat will consult until Sept 24, with a final decision in December. Thames Water is debt-laden.

Essential Utilities (WTRG) held its Q2 2026 earnings call. It reported GAAP EPS of $0.37 (including about $0.01 merger costs) and non-GAAP EPS of $0.38. The company reiterated 2026 earnings growth guidance of 5% to 7% versus non-GAAP 2024 EPS of $1.97, reported $662 million invested YTD and a planned $1.7 billion in 2026, and discussed Pennsylvania regulatory actions, dividend increase to $0.25 quarterly, and merger integration.

Arnold Colleen (President - Aqua) sold 2,855 shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) at $39.55 ($0.11M total) on 2026-08-07.

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) reported higher Q2 operating and maintenance costs, up about $5.1M (3.5%) year over year, mainly from employee costs and higher water and wastewater production, partly offset by lower insurance and bad-debt expenses. The company said its American Water merger has regulatory approvals in KY, OH and VA, targeting Q1 2027 close. It also outlined 2026 infrastructure spending of $1.7B, rate-case updates, acquisitions, and a 5.25% dividend increase.

Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) reported Q2 2026 results with revenue of US$530.85 million and net income of US$105.73 million, and affirmed its outlook despite softer first-half earnings. Its board raised the quarterly dividend 5.25% to US$0.3606 per share, payable Sept. 1, 2026. The article links the dividend and earnings to the planned American Water merger.

The Trump administration announced about $3 billion in US critical-minerals and battery-related investments to strengthen defence supply chains and reduce reliance on China. It includes a $1.4 billion conditional DoD loan to Sila Nanotechnologies, $400 million to Sunrise Energy Metals, and $150 million to Niron Magnetics, plus expected $58 million Export-Import Bank financing for several miners. Officials cite national security needs.

President Trump said the U.S. will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects to expand domestic production and defense supply chains. He announced Defense Department conditional loans: $1.4B to Sila Nanotechnologies, $400M to Sunrise Energy Metals, and $150M to Niron Magnetics. Export-Import Bank loans total $58M to Westwater Resources, Global Advanced Metals and 5E Advanced Materials.