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Dec 31, 2025
Essential Utilities Q4 2025 Earnings Report
Essential Utilities reported lower fourth quarter 2025 earnings compared to the prior year despite double-digit revenue growth, driven by higher operating costs and taxes.
Key Takeaways
For Q4 2025, Essential Utilities generated operating revenues of 699111000 and net income of 132676000. Operating income was 227004000 as higher operations and maintenance expenses and purchased gas costs weighed on profitability.
Operating revenues increased 15.7% year over year to 699111000.
Net income declined to 132676000 from 184755000 in the prior year quarter.
Operations and maintenance expense rose to 200182000.
Purchased gas costs increased to 139935000 from 94511000.
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Forward Guidance
Essential expects long-term earnings per share growth of 5% to 7% annually through 2027 from the adjusted 2024 base and plans 1700000000 of regulated infrastructure investments in 2026.
Positive Outlook
- Targeted 5% to 7% compounded annual EPS growth through 2027.
- Planned 1700000000 of regulated infrastructure investments in 2026.
- Ongoing PFAS mitigation capital program.
- Strong acquisition pipeline representing approximately 400000 customer equivalents.
- Merger with American Water remains on track for Q1 2027 closing.
Challenges Ahead
- Higher operations and maintenance expenses year over year.
- Increased purchased gas costs impacting margins.
- Exposure to regulatory approval processes.
- Dependence on continued access to equity and debt markets.
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