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09 Aug 2026, 17:04 UTC · 3h ago
Essential Utilities Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
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Essential Utilities expects its merger with American Water to close in the first quarter of 2027, with approvals already received in Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia. — Major M&A progress reduces execution risk and provides a clear timeline for the creation of a significantly larger utility entity.
+0.60The company maintains its annual EPS growth target of 5% to 7% using a 2024 adjusted baseline of $1.97 per share. — Reaffirming long-term growth guidance provides stability and predictability for investors despite short-term GAAP earnings fluctuations.
+0.40Essential Utilities is on track to spend a record $1.7 billion on regulated water and natural gas infrastructure in 2026. — Record capital expenditure typically leads to higher future rate-base recoveries, though it increases short-term spending.
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The company has pending rate cases and surcharge proceedings seeking significant revenue increases, including a $163.2 million request for its Pennsylvania gas subsidiary. — Pending regulatory approvals are primary drivers of revenue growth for utilities; success in these cases directly impacts the bottom line.
+0.30Second-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings were $0.37 per share, a slight decrease from $0.38 in the prior-year quarter. — The marginal year-over-year decline is minor and largely offset by adjusted figures, making it a low-impact signal.
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The company is successfully advancing its planned merger with Essential Utilities with multiple regulatory approvals already received.
Despite a slight dip in GAAP earnings, the company remains confident in its growth targets and is progressing with a major merger and record infrastructure spending.
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