Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) is one of the 11 Best Water Management Stocks to Buy.
On February 25, 2026, Essential Utilities, Inc. announced a full-year net income of $616.4 million, or $2.20 per share, up from $595.3 million, or $2.17 per share, in 2024, and sales of $2.47 billion, up 18.6% from $2.09 billion. The firm reported fourth-quarter net income of $132.7 million, or $0.47 per share, a decrease from $184.8 million, or $0.67 per share, a year ago, while quarterly revenue increased 15.7% to $699.1 million from $604.4 million. The company invested over $1.4 billion in infrastructure in 2025, amid higher operations and maintenance costs across the water and gas businesses.
The regulated water division made $1.33 billion in annual revenue, an 8.6% jump from $1.22 billion, whereas the regulated natural gas division contributed $1.12 billion, a 32.6% growth from $843 million. On February 10, 2026, Essential Utilities, Inc. received shareholder approval for its planned merger with American Water Works Company, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. The corporation also announced quarterly dividends of $0.3426 per share, payable on March 2 and June 1, 2026.
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Essential Utilities, Inc. is a holding corporation with subsidiaries that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services. It functions through two segments: regulated water and regulated natural gas.
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