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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Tops Q4 EPS by 7c

February 25, 2026 4:34 PM

Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) reported Q4 EPS of $0.47, $0.07 better than the analyst estimate of $0.40. Revenue for the quarter came in at $699.1 million versus the consensus estimate of $602.3 million.

Financial and Growth Guidance

The company’s latest expectations are the following:

Anticipated growth in long-term earnings per share at a compounded annual growth rate of 5 to 7% from the adjusted 2024 earnings per share of $1.97 (Non-GAAP) for the three-year period through 2027.
In 2026, regulated infrastructure investments are expected to be $1.7 billion.
Multiyear plan to ensure that finished water does not exceed the federal maximum contaminant level of the six EPA-regulated PFAS chemicals.

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