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$38.53
−$0.28 · -0.72%
Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its various operating units, delivers vital water, wastewater, and natural gas services within the United States. Its operations extend beyond direct utility provision, encompassing contractual management and maintenance of water systems for municipal authorities and other organizations. The company also offers specialized non-utility services, such as providing untreated water resources for the natural gas drilling sector and, via a third-party partner, supplying protective and repair solutions for household water and sewer lines. Catering to an extensive client base of approximately 7.5 million residential, commercial, industrial, fire protection, and general utility customers, Essential Utilities operates under the well-known Aqua and Peoples brands across a significant geographic footprint. This footprint includes Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Founded in 1886, the corporation is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and adopted its current name, Essential Utilities, Inc., in February 2020, previously being known as Aqua America, Inc.
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$38.53
−$0.28 · -0.72%
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$38.53
$0.00 · 0.00%
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GoAI Score
Buy
Valuation
69
Undervalued
Sentiment
69
Bullish
Risk
20
Low Risk
Momentum
45
Neutral
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Essential Utilities, Inc. is a diversified utility enterprise that, through its various operating units, delivers vital water, wastewater, and natural gas services within the United States. Its operations extend beyond direct utility provision, encompassing contractual management and maintenance of water systems for municipal authorities and other organizations. The company also offers specialized non-utility services, such as providing untreated water resources for the natural gas drilling sector and, via a third-party partner, supplying protective and repair solutions for household water and sewer lines. Catering to an extensive client base of approximately 7.5 million residential, commercial, industrial, fire protection, and general utility customers, Essential Utilities operates under the well-known Aqua and Peoples brands across a significant geographic footprint. This footprint includes Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Founded in 1886, the corporation is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and adopted its current name, Essential Utilities, Inc., in February 2020, previously being known as Aqua America, Inc.
Day range
Current $38.53
52-week range
Current $38.53
Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.
Revenue
Operating income
Net income
| Metric (USD) | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.47B USD | 2.09B USD | 2.05B USD | 2.29B USD | 1.88B USD |
| Cost of goods sold | 1.46B USD | 864.26M USD | 927.82M USD | 1.22B USD | 890.84M USD |
| Gross profit | 1.01B USD | 1.22B USD | 1.13B USD | 1.07B USD | 987.3M USD |
| Operating expenses | 92.77M USD | 464.19M USD | 433.9M USD | 411.2M USD | 384.59M USD |
| Interest income | 1.7M USD | 3.32M USD | 3.4M USD | 3.68M USD | 2.38M USD |
| Interest expense | 329.08M USD | 302.47M USD | 283.36M USD | 238.12M USD | 207.71M USD |
| Depreciation and amortization | 417.47M USD | 369.55M USD | 343.7M USD | 321.18M USD | 297.95M USD |
| Operating income | 920.95M USD | 757.67M USD | 692.1M USD | 661.19M USD | 602.71M USD |
| Net income | 616.37M USD | 595.31M USD | 498.23M USD | 465.24M USD | 431.61M USD |
Company facts updated Oct 8, 2026.
Recent quarterly results
Recent quarterly results
Third-party consensus; not a GoAI recommendation.
Average target
$44.50
15.49% upsideCash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.
$1.3362
2025 complete year+28.8% since 2021
2026 partial: $1.0458
$1.0378
2,021
$1.1104
2,022
$1.1882
2,023
$1.2652
2,024
$1.3362
2,025
$1.0458
2,026*
* Partial calendar year in the available dividend history.
| Action | Ex-dividend date | Details | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend | Aug 11, 2026 | $0.3606Quarterly | Aug 11, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
Dividend | May 12, 2026 | $0.3426Quarterly | May 12, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Dividend | Feb 9, 2026 | $0.3426Quarterly | Feb 9, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 |
Dividend | Nov 12, 2025 | $0.3426Quarterly | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Dividend | Aug 12, 2025 | $0.3426Quarterly | Aug 12, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 |
Dividend | May 13, 2025 | $0.3255Quarterly | May 13, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 |
Ex-dividend Aug 11, 2026
$0.3606
Quarterly
Record Aug 11, 2026 · Payment Sep 1, 2026
Ex-dividend May 12, 2026
$0.3426
Quarterly
Record May 12, 2026 · Payment Jun 1, 2026
Ex-dividend Feb 9, 2026
$0.3426
Quarterly
Record Feb 9, 2026 · Payment Mar 2, 2026
Ex-dividend Nov 12, 2025
$0.3426
Quarterly
Record Nov 12, 2025 · Payment Dec 1, 2025
Ex-dividend Aug 12, 2025
$0.3426
Quarterly
Record Aug 12, 2025 · Payment Sep 2, 2025
Ex-dividend May 13, 2025
$0.3255
Quarterly
Record May 13, 2025 · Payment Jun 2, 2025
Funds reporting this stock among their holdings, ordered by reported position size.
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETFVTI371.21M0.02%2.3T USD0.03%$381.03-0.40%
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETFVB268.73M0.14%185.3B USD0.03%$286.98-1.41%
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETFVBR170.63M0.25%68.2B USD0.05%$232.17-1.32%
Vanguard Extended Market ETFVXF135.43M0.14%95.4B USD0.05%$233.49-1.56%
State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETFSDY97.1M0.47%20.61B USD0.35%$147.19-0.81%
State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF TrustMDY81.55M0.32%25.98B USD0.23%$663.94-1.64%
Vanguard Utilities ETFVPU76.44M0.76%10.1B USD0.09%$178.17-0.01%
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETFVIG66.1M0.05%132.4B USD0.04%$236.99-0.32%
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETFVTI
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETFVB
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETFVBR
Vanguard Extended Market ETFVXF
State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETFSDY
State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF TrustMDY
Vanguard Utilities ETFVPU
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETFVIGAI-generated and delayed market data for informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice.