5 Most Profitable Utility Stocks to Invest In Now

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In this article, we will take a look at the 5 Most Profitable Utility Stocks to Invest In Now. For a deeper discussion and an extended list, please see the 8 Most Profitable Utility Stocks to Invest In Now.

5. Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG)

Net Profit Margin: 24.91%

Operating Margin: 32.43%

On March 30, 2026, Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) reported that its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary had purchased the Greenville Municipal Water Authority for $18 million. It added over 2,900 consumers and increased service throughout Greenville Borough, Hempfield, and West Salem Townships. The corporation intends to invest $10 million in system improvements over the next ten years. According to CEO Christopher Franklin, the deal boosts drinking water service. Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca stated that planned expenditures will improve reliability and meet regulatory criteria. The transaction was approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on January 15, 2026, and customer rates will remain unchanged at closing.

Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) released financial results for 2025, with net income of $616.4 million, or $2.20 per share, compared to $595.3 million, or $2.17 per share, in 2024. The firm reported sales of $2.47 billion, up 18.6%, with fourth-quarter net income of $132.7 million, or $0.47 per share.

Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) is a holding company that offers water, wastewater, and natural gas services through its subsidiaries. It functions through two segments: regulated water and regulated natural gas.

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