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WTRG: Revenue and earnings grew in Q3 as infrastructure investment and merger progress continued

Essential Utilities reported that third-quarter revenue and net income increased year over year, and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.38. Infrastructure spending remained elevated, while merger approvals and settlements continued progressing toward an expected close in the first quarter of 2027.

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What happened

Essential Utilities reported that third-quarter revenue, operating income, and net income rose from a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.38. The company said its $1.7 billion infrastructure investment for 2026 was on track. Its proposed merger is still under review and depends on approvals.

Global impact / market context

Higher third-quarter results may matter to investors, but net income for the first nine months fell because a tax benefit from the prior year did not recur. The merger is not final, so its expected first-quarter 2027 closing depends on approvals.

What to watch

  1. Check for updates on merger reviews and approvals, because the merger is not final.
  2. Check whether the 2026 infrastructure investment remains on track, because infrastructure investment supported growth.
  3. Check future reports on revenue and net income, because third-quarter results rose while nine-month net income fell.

Affected assets

  • Essential Utilities, Inc.

Evidence