About Essential Utilities, Inc. Common Stock (WTRG)
Essential Utilities Inc is a prominent water and wastewater utility company that focuses on providing essential services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company operates through its subsidiaries, delivering safe and reliable drinking water while also ensuring effective wastewater management. Essential Utilities is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, engaging in infrastructure improvements and innovative solutions to enhance water quality and efficiency. By prioritizing customer service and community engagement, the company plays a vital role in maintaining public health and supporting local economies. Read More
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week (May 3–9, 2026), the annual observance led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) that recognizes the critical role safe, clean drinking water plays in public health and quality of life.
American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) (“American Water”) and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (“Essential Utilities”) today announced that the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the companies’ proposed merger, marking the first regulatory approval obtained in the path toward completing the combination of the two companies.
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Charitable Companies. The recognition demonstrates how the company's mission extends beyond utility services, signifying industry leadership in corporate philanthropy through its Essential Foundation.
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized its $18 million purchase of the Greenville Municipal Water Authority in Mercer County, PA. The system serves more than 2,900 customers in Greenville Borough as well as Hempfield and West Salem Townships. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the sale on January 15, 2026. This acquisition comes one year after Aqua Pennsylvania purchased the Greenville Sanitary Authority’s wastewater system.
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31st, 2025. Essential’s net income was $616.4 million or $2.20 per share for the full year of 2025, compared to net income of $595.3 million and $2.17 per share for the prior year. The full year 2024 net income and earnings per share included the benefit of a gain on sale related to the sale of the Pittsburgh area energy projects, as well as extreme weather and associated tax impacts. The company previously disclosed that, adjusting for these effects, the adjusted 2024 earnings per share was $1.97 on a non-GAAP basis. Essential’s net income was $132.7 million or $0.47 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025.
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3426 per share, payable June 1, 2026, to all shareholders of record on May 12, 2026.
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3426 per share, payable March 2, 2026, to all shareholders of record on February 9, 2026.
Aqua Pennsylvania announced it was awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $16.9 million will support 5 PFAS treatment systems at 9 community well sites in southeastern Pennsylvania, which will meet federal regulatory requirements. Aqua Pennsylvania is already in full compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) PFAS drinking water standards.
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today it named Alexis Rodriguez as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development. Rodriguez has been with Essential for five years. He joined the company in 2020 as manager in the Strategy and Corporate Development team.
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced the successful results of its 2025-2026 United Way campaign and its fifth annual Fall for Food Banks initiative. The two company-wide efforts mobilized employees across its nine-state footprint, resulting in donations totaling $1,277,325 to support local communities facing food insecurity and other challenges.
