After the upcoming dividend reset in its ongoing merger with American Water Works, Essential Utilities' dividend growth will accelerate well beyond what it was doing independently. Joining forces with AWK, Essential Utilities will emerge as the most dominant regulated water utility in the United States. The company's S&P credit rating is set to improve from A- with a positive outlook (considering the merger) to an A grade with a stable outlook.
Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
WTRG Q1 EPS misses estimates, but revenues jump to $862M and beat forecasts as merger approvals with American Water Works advance.
| Water Utilities Industry | Utilities Sector | Christopher H. Franklin CEO | XMUN Exchange | US29670G1022 ISIN |
| US Country | 3,303 Employees | 12 May 2026 Last Dividend | 3 Sep 2013 Last Split | 30 Dec 1987 IPO Date |
Essential Utilities, Inc., a prominent utility company in the United States, operates through its subsidiaries to provide a broad range of services including water, wastewater, and natural gas. The company has its operations segmented into Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas. Serving around 8.8 million customers across various states such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky, Essential Utilities is known for its Aqua and Peoples brands. Initially established in 1886 as Aqua America, Inc., it underwent a rebranding to Essential Utilities, Inc. in February 2020. The headquarters of the company are located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Essential Utilities, Inc. offers a diverse portfolio of services to meet the needs of its residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers. The following outlines some of the key services provided: