Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG)
Essential Utilities Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y
WTRG's fourth-quarter earnings and revenues fare better than expected. It continues to strengthen infrastructure and provide quality services to customers.
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.50 per share a year ago.
Essential Utilities: Undervalued In A Defensive Sector
Essential Utilities' strong regulatory position and $7.8B capital investment plan are supportive of long-term earnings growth and consistent shareholder returns. Recent quarterly results included a 5.8% YoY revenue increase, driven by higher water sales and regulatory recoveries, with EPS narrowly beating expectations. The company is also committed to dividend growth, with a current forward yield of over 3.25%, and the stock valuation remains favorable compared to recent historical averages.
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - VP, IR and Treasurer Christopher Franklin - President and CEO Daniel Schuller - CFO Conference Call Participants Julien Dumoulin Smith - Jefferies Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Travis Miller - Morningstar Davis Sunderland - Baird Greg Cordell - UBS Jonathan Reeder - Wells Fargo Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Ellie and I will be your conference operator for today.
Essential Utilities Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates, Plans to Invest $8B
WTRG's third-quarter earnings come in better than estimated. The company continues to invest to strengthen its water and natural gas infrastructure.
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.23 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.30 per share a year ago.
Essential Utilities: Buy This Dividend Compounder On Sale Now
In the world of dividend growth stocks, water utilities often stand out as shining stars. Essential Utilities' path to 5% to 7% long-term annual adjusted diluted EPS growth remains intact. The water utility targets a conservative debt-to-capital ratio and enjoys a high interest coverage ratio.
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q2 Earnings & Sales Miss Estimates
Essential Utilities' (WTRG) second-quarter earnings are lower than estimates due to the impact of weather. The company expects acquisitions and organic initiatives to continue to expand operations.
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.30 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.34 per share a year ago.
Earnings Preview: Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Essential Utilities (WTRG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Essential Utilities' (WTRG) Unit Secures $77.5M Loan for Upgrade
Essential Utilities (WTRG) unit, Aqua Pennsylvania, secures $77.5 million from PENNVEST. The unit plans to invest this fund in infrastructure development over the next three years.
Essential Utilities: A Solid Replacement For T-Bills And Money Markets
Essential Utilities offers a dividend yield of over 3% and is priced well below its historical valuation averages. The company has shown strong profitability metrics and EPS growth over the past decade. I rate Essential Utilities a Buy based on the current share price, which may be undervalued by as much as 20%.
