Essential Utilities runs Aqua water systems and Peoples gas.
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after the close. Estimated release time 10:44 ET. Consensus EPS estimate is $0.35.
| Report date | Quarter | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | FY2026 Q2 | $0.37 | $0.37 | -0.4% | $530.85M |
| 2026-05-07 | FY2026 Q1 | $0.91 | $0.79 | -12.7% | $861.76M |
| 2026-02-26 | FY2025 Q4 | $0.36 | $0.47 | +30.6% | $699.11M |
| 2025-11-05 | FY2025 Q3 | $0.28 | $0.33 | +16.5% | $476.97M |
| 2025-08-01 | FY2025 Q2 | $0.29 | $0.38 | +31.0% | $514.91M |
| 2025-05-12 | FY2025 Q1 | $0.80 | $1.03 | +28.3% | $783.63M |
| 2025-02-27 | FY2024 Q4 | $0.64 | $0.67 | +5.5% | $604.38M |
| 2024-11-06 | FY2024 Q3 | $0.24 | $0.25 | +4.2% | $435.25M |
WTRG has beaten consensus EPS in 6 of its last 8 reported quarters.
Highlights from WTRG's Aug 5 report: EPS of $0.37 — in line with the $0.37 estimate; revenue of $531M — in line with the $539M consensus. Focus now shifts to rate outcomes and gas separation.
WTRG pays a quarterly dividend, currently yielding 3.46%.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | $0.3606 | 2026-09-01 |
| 2026-05-12 | $0.3426 | 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-02-09 | $0.3426 | 2026-03-02 |
| 2025-11-12 | $0.3426 | 2025-12-01 |
| 2025-08-12 | $0.3426 | 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-05-13 | $0.3255 | 2025-06-02 |