Essential Utilities, Inc.
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See all $WTRG insider activity →Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01. Other Events. Filing of Joint Petition for Non-Unanimous Settlement in Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (the “PaPUC”) Proceeding with respect to Proposed Merger with Essential Utilities, Inc. As previously disclosed, on October 26, 2025, American Water Works Comp
Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported Q2 revenue growth of 7.6% to $357.5M, driven by rate cases and acquisitions. The company raised its dividend by 5.25% and is progressing with its merger with American Water. However, net income declined to $105.7M from $107.8M year-over-year, with adjusted EPS flat at $0.38.
Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares rose 5% since its last earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500. Q2 2026 adjusted earnings met estimates at 38 cents per share, while revenues of $530.9 million beat estimates. Water segment revenues grew 7.6%, but natural gas revenues declined 4.5%. Operating income increased 4.3%, but net income fell 1.9% due to higher costs.
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Potential delay or condition on the merger approval could affect WTRG share price and merger arbitrage positions.
Earnings miss may pressure the stock lower in the short term.
Earnings in line with estimates but modest revenue beat may support slight upside.
The settlement clears a regulatory hurdle for Essential Utilities, improving its outlook.
HSR clearance is another step toward closing, likely improving near-term sentiment around deal completion.
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01. Other Events. Filing of Joint Petition for Non-Unanimous Settlement in Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (the “PaPUC”) Proceeding with respect to Proposed Merger with Essential Utilities, Inc. As previously disclosed, on October 26, 2025, American Water Works Comp
1 min readEssential Utilities (WTRG) reported Q2 revenue growth of 7.6% to $357.5M, driven by rate cases and acquisitions. The company raised its dividend by 5.25% and is progressing with its merger with American Water. However, net income declined to $105.7M from $107.8M year-over-year, with adjusted EPS flat at $0.38.
2 min readEssential Utilities (WTRG) shares rose 5% since its last earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500. Q2 2026 adjusted earnings met estimates at 38 cents per share, while revenues of $530.9 million beat estimates. Water segment revenues grew 7.6%, but natural gas revenues declined 4.5%. Operating income increased 4.3%, but net income fell 1.9% due to higher costs.
2 min readAmerican Water (AWK) and Essential Utilities reached a non-unanimous settlement for their proposed merger, subject to final approval by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The merger, first announced in 2025, faces regulatory hurdles and potential market impacts. AWK's GF Value is estimated at $154.18, with a GF Score of 78/100.
2 min readAmerican 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.
2 min readEssential 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.
6 min readEssential 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.
3 min readOfwat’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.
3 min readEssential 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.
9 min readArnold Colleen (President - Aqua) sold 2,855 shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) at $39.55 ($0.11M total) on 2026-08-07.
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