Essential Utilities, Inc. WTRG

Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.

Con 26 acciones de WTRG (USD 1.008,64) habrías recibido USD 35,88 en dividendos en los últimos 12 meses.

• Zacks Investment Research 21 sept

  IDACORP Hikes Dividend 2.3% to Strengthen Shareholder Returns

  IDACORP Inc. announced a 2.3% increase in its quarterly dividend to 90 cents per share ($3.60 annualized), marking its 14th consecutive year of dividend increases. The company plans to invest nearly $7 billion during 2026-2030 to strengthen generation capacity and infrastructure. IDACORP's stable regulated operations in Idaho and growing customer base support its ability to maintain consistent dividend growth.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 10 sept

  Can Approved Rate Hikes Drive American Water Works' Long-Term Growth?

  American Water Works (AWK) received approval for a $68 million annual revenue increase in New Jersey effective September 15, 2026, supporting its 7-9% long-term earnings growth target through 2030. The rate hike will fund $1.4 billion in infrastructure upgrades while increasing average residential bills by approximately $4 monthly. AWK plans $19-20 billion in capital investments through 2030 to support 8-9% rate-base growth. The stock trades at a premium valuation with a forward P/E of 21.77X versus the industry average of 17.57X and carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

  

• Zacks Investment Research 3 sept

  AWK Unit to Invest $0.9M to Strengthen West Virginia Infrastructure

  American Water Works announced a $0.9 million infrastructure upgrade in West Virginia, replacing 2,000 feet of aging water main. The company plans to invest $129 million across West Virginia in 2026 and $3.6 billion company-wide in 2026, targeting $19-20 billion during 2026-2030. Other utilities like California Water Service Group and Essential Utilities are also ramping up infrastructure investments to address deteriorating U.S. water systems.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 3 sept

  Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

  Essential Utilities reported Q2 2026 earnings that met estimates with adjusted EPS of 38 cents and revenues of $530.9 million, beating consensus by 5.76%. The water segment grew on regulatory recoveries and increased volume, while the natural gas segment declined due to lower volumes from warmer weather. The company reaffirmed 5-7% annual earnings growth guidance through 2027 and raised its quarterly dividend by 5.25%. Shares have gained 5% since the earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500.