Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) delivered better-than-expected financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.33, surpassing Wall Street's consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.04. Revenue matched expectations at $0.5 billion.
This performance underscores the company's operational strength within the utilities sector, where it provides water, wastewater, and natural gas services through its subsidiaries. Headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Essential Utilities employs 3,291 full-time staff and operates under the Aqua and Peoples brands across several states, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.
Investors can look forward to the upcoming earnings conference call, where management will discuss these results in detail and offer insights on business performance.
The earnings report reflects Essential Utilities' solid financial health, with a market capitalization of $11,180.36 and a trailing P/E ratio of 17.31. The company also boasts a dividend yield of 337.9%. Looking ahead, analysts anticipate EPS of $0.3621 and revenue of $0.5 billion for the next quarterly earnings release on July 28, 2026.