Essential Utilities: A Dividend Champion On Sale
- Characterized by seemingly endless choices, the stock market resembles a supermarket. Essential Utilities, Inc. maintained its five-year capital spending plan of $7.8 billion. The company's A- credit rating from S&P on a stable outlook provides it with a cheap cost of capital.
- 06/04/2025
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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
- The liberation day market selloff has been entirely recovered during the month of May. Since inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 14.81%, performing in-line with SPY and VYM, while providing a superior dividend yield. The June 2025 watchlist includes 10 stocks with an average forward dividend yield of 3.62% and an expected return of 13.63%.
- 06/01/2025
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ADDING and REPLACING WATT Fuel Cell Completes Installation of its Latest Generation Fuel Cell System, WATT HOME™, within Peoples Natural Gas Service Territory
- PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Add "Forward-Looking Statements" after last paragraph of release. The updated release reads: WATT FUEL CELL COMPLETES INSTALLATION OF ITS LATEST GENERATION FUEL CELL SYSTEM, WATT HOME™, WITHIN PEOPLES NATURAL GAS SERVICE TERRITORY Locally made fuel cell systems can serve as backup power source for homes by connecting to existing natural gas infrastructure WATT Fuel Cell, in partnership with Essential Utilities, has successfully installed the next-generation WATT HOM.
- 05/27/2025
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Essential Utilities Q1 Earnings & Sales Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y
- WTRG's first-quarter earnings are better than expected. Rate hikes and higher natural gas volumes have contributed to the first-quarter performance.
- 05/12/2025
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call May 12, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer Chris Franklin - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Dan Schuller - Chief Financial Officer Mike Huwar - President, Gas Conference Call Participants Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Travis Miller - Morningstar Gregg Orrill - UBS Ryan Connors - Northcoast Research Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Essential Utilities First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After todays' presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask question.
- 05/12/2025
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.80 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.73 per share a year ago.
- 05/12/2025
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Essential Utilities Reports Strong First Quarter 2025 Results, 2025 Guidance and Long-Term Targets Affirmed
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Essential's net income of $283.8 million or $1.03 per share for the first quarter of 2025 compared favorably to $265.8 million or $0.97 per share reported for the first quarter of 2024. “We're off to a great start to the year,” said Essential Utilities Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Franklin. “Our investments in infrastructure have set the s.
- 05/12/2025
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3 Dynamite Dividend Stocks To Snatch Up Now
- Compound interest is a marvel that all too often goes unappreciated. Today's article will cover a Class I railroad operator, a major water and gas utility, and a leading provider of building and weatherproofing products. Relative to my fair value estimates, these companies are undervalued by 8% to 17%.
- 05/09/2025
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 05/05/2025
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3 Dividend Stocks You Can Be Comfortable Buying and Holding, Even in a Recession
- The broader stock market indexes have recovered nicely in recent weeks. However, some investors may still fear that the impact of tariffs could lead the economy into a recession, which could have longer-lasting effects on earnings and stock prices.
- 05/04/2025
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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2025
- Q2 2025 began with market volatility due to tariff announcements, resulting in SPY losing 0.87% and VYM declining by 3.54%. Since inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 14.61%, outperforming SPY and VYM, and providing higher yields. The May 2025 watchlist includes 10 stocks with an average forward dividend yield of 3.59% and an expected return of 14.78%.
- 05/01/2025
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Small Actions, Essential Impact: Essential Utilities Improves Communities During Month-Long 2025 Earth Day Celebration
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) successfully concluded its fourth annual Essential Earth Day, a 30-day campaign dedicated to environmental stewardship and community engagement. This year's effort resulted in record-breaking achievements, reaffirming Essential's commitment to protecting the environment and safeguarding natural resources. Donated nearly $1.2 million in grants supporting dozens of deserving organizations dedicated to sustainability and enviro.
- 04/30/2025
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As the Market Fluctuates in Response to President Donald Trump's Tariffs, What Stocks Are Safe?
- When trying to pick stocks during an unpredictable trade war, I like to look for companies that sell essentials or that aren't dependent on foreign manufacturing or materials. It's important to point out that no stock is completely safe from the economic damage such events can cause, but these three are more insulated from its impacts than many.
- 04/30/2025
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Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
- 04/28/2025
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Essential Utilities Named to USA TODAY's America's Climate Leaders 2025 List
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) enters the final days of its monthlong Essential Earth Day campaign by announcing that it has been named to USA TODAY's list of America's Climate Leaders 2025. This is the third consecutive year Essential, a leading provider of water, wastewater and natural gas services, has received the prestigious award from USA TODAY and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. View the full America's C.
- 04/24/2025
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2025
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, prior to market opening on May 12, 2025. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on May 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. Chris Franklin, Chief Executive Off.
- 04/14/2025
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Essential Utilities Strengthens America's Infrastructure Through $1B+ Capital Improvement Program
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) releases its 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for sustained nationwide investment, Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) reinforces its commitment to addressing infrastructure challenges. Through its billion-dollar capital improvement program, Essential is modernizing water and natural gas infrastructure across its nine-state footprint, ensuring safer, more resilient communit.
- 04/10/2025
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The Best Utility Stocks to Buy
- Utility stocks are defensive plays for investors, offering stability and reliable dividends. Here's how you can find the best ones to buy.
- 04/07/2025
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My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For April 2025
- Q1 2025 ended negatively for SPY and VYM, but my watchlist outperformed, limiting losses to 1.38% and achieving a YTD gain of 1.89%. Since inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 15.83%, outperforming SPY and VYM, and providing higher yields. The April 2025 watchlist includes 10 stocks with an average forward dividend yield of 3.48% and an expected return of 15.43%.
- 04/01/2025
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Essential Utilities Reminds Customers and Contractors to Practice Safe Digging by Calling 811
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In honor of National Safe Digging Month, Essential Utilities and its water and natural gas segments, Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas, remind homeowners, businesses and contractors to contact 811 before beginning any digging project, large or small. Contacting 811 is required by law for all excavation projects, including major construction work and smaller home improvement projects like planting trees and shrubs, installing mailboxes, or setting up basketball hoops.
- 04/01/2025
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Artesian Resources Vs. Essential Utilities: Why I Swapped
- Artesian Resources currently offers a conservative balance sheet, attractive valuation, and tangible growth opportunities, making it a compelling Buy at ~$31. Essential Utilities has shown stronger historical growth, but now carries higher leverage and valuation multiples, limiting its near-term upside. This one's a Hold at ~$38. Artesian's lower debt profile should provide greater financial flexibility going forward, while WTRG's broader footprint and capital commitments pose higher risks.
- 03/29/2025
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 2.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 03/28/2025
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Essential Utilities Marks Five Years of Strength, Innovation and Growth
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This month Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) commemorates its fifth anniversary as a unified company, reinforcing its position as one of the nation's largest regulated utilities. Since the integration of Aqua and Peoples in 2020, Essential has demonstrated the power of bringing together operational expertise, financial strength, and regulatory credibility to enhance infrastructure, improve environmental sustainability, and provide long-term value to customers and.
- 03/24/2025
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Essential Utilities' Secret Growth Engine: PFAS Rules Fuel Expansion
- Essential Utilities stock is rated a "Buy" due to its strategic acquisitions of smaller utilities struggling with new PFAS regulations. Management's focus on PFAS mitigation and a $7.8 billion capital investment plan position WTRG for long-term growth and regulatory compliance. Despite missing EPS estimates, WTRG's strong financials and successful rate settlements in Pennsylvania support its 5-7% annual EPS growth target.
- 03/10/2025
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My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For March 2025
- SPY stumbles in February, erasing some of its year-to-date gains. VYM is running strong and extends its lead over SPY in 2025. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for March 2025 offer a 3.56% dividend yield, nearly triple that of the S&P 500. My top 10 list of high dividend yield stocks has generated an annualized rate of return of 16.53% since its inception in November 2020.
- 03/03/2025
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Essential Utilities Announces Ed Vallejo as New Investor Relations Director
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today the appointment of Ed Vallejo as the company's new investor relations director. “We are excited to welcome Ed to the Essential team,” said Essential Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin. “With a wealth of experience in investor relations, including more than 20 years in the water and wastewater industry, Ed will be an invaluable asset to Essential as we tell our story of growth and operational excellence to.
- 02/28/2025
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Dan Schuller - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Chris Franklin - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Ryan Connors - North Coast Research Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Travis Miller - Morningstar Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Ellie, and I will be your conference operator for today.
- 02/27/2025
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Essential Utilities Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y
- WTRG's fourth-quarter earnings and revenues fare better than expected. It continues to strengthen infrastructure and provide quality services to customers.
- 02/27/2025
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.50 per share a year ago.
- 02/26/2025
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Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Full Year 2024
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Essential's net income was $184.8 million or $0.67 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $0.50 per share for the same period in 2023, an increase of 34%. Essential's net income was $595.3 million or $2.17 per share for the full year of 2024, compared to $1.86 for the prior year, an increase of 17%. The full year net income an.
- 02/26/2025
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10 Undervalued Dividend Growth Stocks: February 2025
- I rank a selection of undervalued dividend growth stocks in Dividend Radar and present the ten top-ranked stocks for consideration. I use two valuation screens, one based on my fair value estimate, and another comparing each stock's forward dividend yield with its 5-year average dividend yield. To rank stocks, I do a quality assessment and sort candidates by quality scores, breaking ties with additional metrics.
- 02/25/2025
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8 Stocks I'm Buying Amid A Market Rotation Toward Dividend Stocks
- The market is rotating towards non-tech dividend stocks, with dividend ETFs outperforming the Magnificent 7 so far this year. Elon Musk's DOGE initiative is more political theater than a serious effort, in my opinion, to reduce government waste, with exaggerated savings claims. Key economic metrics to monitor include housing starts, the Dallas Fed Weekly Economic Index, the Conference Board Coincident Index, total employment, and industrial production.
- 02/22/2025
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Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Greenville Sanitary Authority Wastewater System in Mercer County
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized its $18 million purchase of the Greenville Sanitary Authority's wastewater system in Mercer County, PA. The system serves Greenville Borough, Hempfield and West Salem Townships. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the sale on December 12, 2024. This is the first transaction approved by the Pennsylvania PUC since implementing improvements ov.
- 02/01/2025
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10 Undervalued Dividend Growth Stocks: January 2025
- I rank a selection of undervalued dividend growth stocks in Dividend Radar and present the ten top-ranked stocks for consideration. I use two valuation screens, one based on my fair value estimate, and another comparing each stock's forward dividend yield with its 5-year average dividend yield. To rank stocks, I do a quality assessment and sort candidates by quality scores, breaking ties with additional metrics.
- 01/29/2025
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10 Stocks I'm Buying As A New Government Takes Power
- Global warming isn't just a "woke" issue; it has real financial implications for energy investments. DOGE has lofty and worthy goals, but the reality is that Congress controls the purse strings. Delayed Onset Tariff Syndrome (DOTS) will impact global trade and investment strategies. Exactly how remains in question.
- 01/25/2025
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These Could Be The 10 Best Deep Value Dividend Aristocrat Bargains For February
- The market's recent pullback is over. The S&P has hit record highs, driven by strong earnings growth potential through 2027. Despite the S&P 500's historically high PEGY ratio, robust growth forecasts (10%–15% annual EPS through 2026) mean valuations alone won't necessarily trigger a bear market. These 10‐stock dividend aristocrats are 37% undervalued. They offer an average yield of 3.4% and, if they revert to fair value, the potential to deliver up to 78% upside in 2025.
- 01/25/2025
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7 Stocks I'm Buying Amid This Goldilocks (For Now) Economy
- There is an often overlooked difference between income investing and dividend growth investing. The two are not the same. Timely charts showing that inflation is even more subdued than the official CPI metrics show, but also what threatens to disrupt the disinflationary trend. A discussion of three books dividend growth investors would benefit from reading. Only one is specifically about dividend growth investing.
- 01/18/2025
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Essential Utilities Earns Newsweek's ‘America's Most Responsible Companies' Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the fourth consecutive year, Essential Utilities, one of the largest water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., has earned a place among America's Most Responsible Companies, as recognized by Newsweek. This distinction underscores Essential's dedication to integrating meaningful environmental and social business practices. “At Essential Utilities, we are driven by a deep responsibility to our customers, communities, and the environment. Our com.
- 01/15/2025
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A Dozen Stocks I'm Buying As Rising Interest Rates Break The Market
- Interest rate peaks often cause short-term S&P 500 selloffs, especially for REITs. I retain hope that REITs may decouple from 10-year Treasury yields once rates stabilize. Baby Boomers' economic impact is profound, influencing inflation, wages, and consumption patterns, with Millennials having a smaller effect at later ages in life. Debating whether dividend growth investors should buy Magnificent 7 stocks, I find GOOGL compelling for its reasonable valuation and growth potential.
- 01/11/2025
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3 Dividend Stocks That Are Too Cheap to Ignore and Worth Buying in 2025
- The S&P 500 is coming off of back-to-back years of 20%-plus annual gains for the first time in over 25 years. But corporate earnings haven't grown at the same rate, so many companies' valuations have become more expensive.
- 01/08/2025
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Essential Utilities Nourishes Communities with Fourth Annual Fall for Food Banks Program
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced the successful conclusion of its fourth annual Fall for Food Banks initiative. This company-wide effort mobilized employees across its nine-state footprint to combat hunger and support local communities. Through a series of food drives, volunteer events and charitable donations, Essential, Aqua and Peoples employees contributed significantly to alleviating food insecurity. Key highlights include: Empowered 24.
- 01/07/2025
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Down -8.73% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
- 01/07/2025
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MoneyShow's Best Investment Ideas For 2025: Part 1
- MoneyShow presents top investment ideas for 2025 from their contributors. This year's edition presents a broad mix of theme-based stock picks, momentum-driven high-flyers and beaten-up stocks with turnaround potential, along with some speculative plays and ETFs. Part 1 of this series includes Domino's Pizza, Hercules Capital, Credo Technology, Clearway Energy, Verizon, Duke Energy and Essential Utilities, among others.
- 01/07/2025
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My Top 10 Utilities For 2025
- Long-term rates have risen, creating potential buying opportunities for utilities like AEP, AWK, AWR, BKH, ES, EVRG, SJW, WEC, WTRG, and XEL. These utilities have strong fundamentals, attractive valuations, and investment-grade balance sheets, offering potential total returns of 20% to 56% by 2025. Despite rate sensitivity, these utilities are well-positioned for long-term growth with secure dividends and robust balance sheets.
- 01/03/2025
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Essential Utilities: A SWAN Utility That Screens Cheap
- Essential Utilities is a Dividend Aristocrat with 33 years of consecutive dividend growth, offering a compelling investment opportunity at a 25% discount to fair value. The company's five-year capital spending plan and strong A- credit rating support its targeted annual EPS growth rate of 5%-7% through 2026. WTRG's third-quarter results show solid revenue growth, driven by its Regulated Water segment, despite a 16.7% decline in diluted EPS.
- 12/29/2024
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Essential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Full Year 2024
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report financial results for the full year 2024 following market close on February 26, 2025. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The conference call wi.
- 12/18/2024
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Essential Utilities Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Reinforces Commitment to Water Quality
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, a landmark legislation safeguarding public health. To commemorate this milestone, Essential—through its water utility, Aqua—is reinforcing its efforts to protect water quality. “The Safe Drinking Water Act has been the cornerstone of safe drinking water protection for the past five decades,” said Christopher Franklin, chairman and CEO of Essential Utilit.
- 12/18/2024
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Essential Utilities Donates $385,000 to United Way to Match Employee Giving
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced more than $770,000 in total contributions during the company's 2024-2025 United Way campaign. The total donation was achieved through individual pledges made by employees from its water and gas segments, Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas, as well as a matching gift from the company's Essential Foundation, presented to the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, as the host of the campaign. Aqua and P.
- 12/13/2024
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Essential Utilities Declares March 2025 Dividend
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3255 per share, payable March 3, 2025, to all shareholders of record on February 10, 2025. The March 2025 dividend payment of $0.3255 per share represents a $0.0184, or 6.0% increase over the March 2025 dividend payment of $0.3071 per share. Essential Utilities has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends for 79 years. About Essential Essential Utiliti.
- 12/11/2024
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My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For December 2024
- SPY continues its strong run in 2024 with a gain of +5.96% in November. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for December 2024 offer a 3.34% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500. My top 10 list of high dividend yield stocks has generated an annualized rate of return of 18.61% since its inception in November 2020.
- 12/01/2024
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Essential Utilities: Undervalued In A Defensive Sector
- Essential Utilities' strong regulatory position and $7.8B capital investment plan are supportive of long-term earnings growth and consistent shareholder returns. Recent quarterly results included a 5.8% YoY revenue increase, driven by higher water sales and regulatory recoveries, with EPS narrowly beating expectations. The company is also committed to dividend growth, with a current forward yield of over 3.25%, and the stock valuation remains favorable compared to recent historical averages.
- 11/25/2024
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3 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold
- Investors may want to take a closer look at these quality companies, which are trading at reasonable valuations.
- 11/21/2024
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - VP, IR and Treasurer Christopher Franklin - President and CEO Daniel Schuller - CFO Conference Call Participants Julien Dumoulin Smith - Jefferies Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Travis Miller - Morningstar Davis Sunderland - Baird Greg Cordell - UBS Jonathan Reeder - Wells Fargo Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Ellie and I will be your conference operator for today.
- 11/05/2024
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Essential Utilities Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates, Plans to Invest $8B
- WTRG's third-quarter earnings come in better than estimated. The company continues to invest to strengthen its water and natural gas infrastructure.
- 11/05/2024
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.23 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.30 per share a year ago.
- 11/04/2024
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My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For November 2024
- SPY's 5 month positive streak comes to an end in October as it posts a loss of 0.89%. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for November 2024 offer a 3.61% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500. My top 10 list of high dividend yield stocks has generated an annualized rate of return of 17.27% since its inception in November 2020.
- 11/03/2024
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Essential Declares December 2024 Dividend
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3255 per share, payable December 2, 2024, to all shareholders of record on November 12, 2024. The December 2024 dividend payment of $0.3255 per share represents a $0.0184, or 6.0% increase over the December 2023 dividend payment of $0.3071 per share. Essential Utilities has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends for 79 years. About Essential Essentia.
- 10/30/2024
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Vision RNG, Waste Connections, and Delta Gas Launch Landmark Renewable Natural Gas Facility in Kentucky
- CANONSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A collaboration between Vision RNG, Laurel Ridge Landfill, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc., & Delta Gas launch operations in Lily, KY.
- 10/30/2024
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Essential Utilities Recognized as Champion of Board Diversity by the Forum of Executive Women
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) is honored as a Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women for the sixth time since 2017. Essential is one of 46 companies from the Greater Philadelphia area recognized for paving the way for gender equity. The Forum annually analyzes the leadership of the top 100 public companies in the region and recognizes companies with at least 30 percent of their respective boards comprised of women as Champions of Board Di.
- 10/22/2024
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8 Dividend Stocks On My Buy List As Inflation Keeps Dropping
- Disinflationary trends persist, with CPI showing a steady decline, despite media drama over slightly higher-than-expected figures; energy stocks remain attractive for long-term investors. Realty Income should consider breaking into smaller REITs for better growth. Protectionist tariffs hurt US manufacturing, and labor shortages loom globally.
- 10/12/2024
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My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For October 2024
- SPY locks in another positive month this year after gaining 2.10% in September. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for October 2024 offer a 3.89% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500. My top 10 list of high dividend yield stocks has generated an annualized rate of return of 17.96% since its inception in November 2020.
- 10/02/2024
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8 Dividend Stocks I'm Buying In October (Including A New Holding)
- The stock market appears richly valued, with REITs and utilities outperforming tech stocks since the June CPI report, reflecting a defensive, yield-oriented investor shift. I plan to allocate dividends to the iShares 0-3 Month Treasury ETF for stability and also buy 8 dividend stocks, including a brand-new position. My dividend growth projection guesstimate involves analyzing management's earnings growth expectations, payout ratios, historical dividend growth, and potential obstacles.
- 09/30/2024
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A Hiker's Guide To Investing In Today's Market
- Both major US presidential candidates are promoting fiscal irresponsibility and avoiding necessary reforms to entitlement programs, which are the primary drivers of future government spending growth. Domestic net national saving is consistently negative, making the US highly reliant on foreign inflows to sustain fiscal policies, reminiscent of the Great Financial Crisis. Howard Marks emphasizes that politicians' promises often clash with economic realities, highlighting issues like inflation, rent control, and the refusal to reform Social Security.
- 09/28/2024
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Essential Utilities: Buy This Dividend Compounder On Sale Now
- In the world of dividend growth stocks, water utilities often stand out as shining stars. Essential Utilities' path to 5% to 7% long-term annual adjusted diluted EPS growth remains intact. The water utility targets a conservative debt-to-capital ratio and enjoys a high interest coverage ratio.
- 09/15/2024
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Top 3 Stocks to Outperform the S&P 500 in a Downturn
- When a bear market occurs, it's not impossible to find places to preserve or even grow wealth in the stock market. Some companies naturally have aspects of their business that allow them to perform well when it feels like all the market wants to do is fall.
- 09/04/2024
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My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For September 2024
- The bull run continues for SPY in August, with the ETF adding 2.34% to its year-to-date return. The watchlist posts two very strong back-to-back months of 5%+ returns. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for September 2024 offer a 3.59% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500.
- 09/01/2024
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My Top Investment In September As Rate Cuts And The Election Come Into Focus
- I provide weekly economic insights and a buy list to help investors make informed decisions, emphasizing the importance of understanding economic cycles and political impacts. I analyze political proposals like Trump's tariffs and Harris's price controls, highlighting their potential negative economic effects and advocating for unbiased, clear-eyed economic views. Ray Dalio questions the funding for increased government spending, stressing the need for broad-based productivity and prosperity through education and equal opportunities.
- 08/31/2024
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The 3 Best Water Stocks to Buy in August 2024
- It's an asset and resource that we use everyday and therefore, we become desensitized to its importance. But water really is the golden ticket for the future of global societies and economies.
- 08/12/2024
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q2 Earnings & Sales Miss Estimates
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) second-quarter earnings are lower than estimates due to the impact of weather. The company expects acquisitions and organic initiatives to continue to expand operations.
- 08/06/2024
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.30 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.34 per share a year ago.
- 08/05/2024
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Earnings Preview: Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 07/29/2024
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Essential Utilities' (WTRG) Unit Secures $77.5M Loan for Upgrade
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) unit, Aqua Pennsylvania, secures $77.5 million from PENNVEST. The unit plans to invest this fund in infrastructure development over the next three years.
- 07/18/2024
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Essential Utilities: A Solid Replacement For T-Bills And Money Markets
- Essential Utilities offers a dividend yield of over 3% and is priced well below its historical valuation averages. The company has shown strong profitability metrics and EPS growth over the past decade. I rate Essential Utilities a Buy based on the current share price, which may be undervalued by as much as 20%.
- 07/16/2024
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7 High-Quality Stocks to Buy Without Hesitation
- While the biggest rewards may stem from the most unpredictable (and therefore speculative) of enterprises, sometimes, you just want additional reassurances. For such an endeavor, it may be wise to consider high-quality stocks to buy.
- 07/15/2024
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The 3 Most Undervalued Utility Stocks to Buy in July 2024
- Utility stocks have underperformed over the past few years. Investors shunned the sector due to worries about higher interest rates, which often magnify the impact on debt-laden utility firms.
- 07/11/2024
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4 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Water Supply Industry
- Water Supply companies like WTRG, PRMW, CWT and AWR are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments should enable them to serve customers efficiently.
- 07/08/2024
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Reasons to Add Essential Utilities (WTRG) to Your Portfolio Now
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) makes a strong case for investment, given its expected earnings and sales growth prospects, rising demand for water and continuous investments to improve infrastructure.
- 07/08/2024
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7 Stocks And 1 ETF I'm Buying The Second Week Of July
- Tariffs and trade wars negatively impact domestic industries, burdening consumers and businesses. Trump's proposed tariffs aim to permanently increase international trade costs to benefit US manufacturing. Economists warn that Trump's trade policies could trigger inflation, impacting interest rates and stock performance.
- 07/06/2024
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My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For July 2024
- The bull run continues for SPY in June, with the ETF adding 3.53% to its year-to-date return. After 3 months of outperformance my watchlist posted a large loss last month, falling by 1.86%. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for July 2024 offer a 3.58% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500.
- 07/06/2024
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3 Retirement All-Stars for Steady Growth and Income
- Retirement stocks are something every investor needs to look into, and when deciding on which retirement stocks to buy, you can never go wrong with Dividend Kings, S&P 500 index constituents that have raised their dividends every one of the previous 25 straight years. Dividend growers had 11.7% compound annual returns from 1986 to 2016, while dividend payers had 9.9%.
- 07/01/2024
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The 3 Best Water Stocks to Buy in July 2024
- With inflation imposing hardships on American households and devaluing the dollar, the natural instinct is to turn to precious metals like gold and silver. However, there's an even more critical resource that deserves your attention.
- 07/01/2024
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3 Water Stocks That Can be Massive Wealth Creators by 2030
- If I had to state two of the biggest challenges the world faces in the coming decades, it's the shortage of food and water. With big challenges comes some of the biggest opportunities for investing and creating millions.
- 06/28/2024
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9 Stocks I'm Buying As Consumer Spending Stalls
- The stock market breadth is very thin right now. The market is primarily being driven by a handful of big winners in the AI space. Consumers clearly have a very different perspective on inflation than economists do. Consumer spending is in the midst of a broad-based slowdown.
- 06/22/2024
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7 Water Stocks to Buy Now: June 2024
- As water scarcity becomes a critical global issue, water stocks are gaining significant attention from investors. By 2030, the demand for freshwater is projected to exceed supply by 40%.
- 06/22/2024
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Wall Street Favorites: 3 Retirement Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for June 2024
- As we move into June, I've identified three top retirement stocks that could be excellent long-term investments. While many investors have been focused on the cryptocurrency market, as Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) aims for another new all-time high.
- 06/20/2024
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Time to Pounce: 3 Dividend Stocks That Are Too Cheap to Ignore
- Essential Utilities is a leading water utility with a conservative approach to generating income. Equinor's capital return program makes up for disappointing renewable energy investments.
- 06/18/2024
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Peoples Natural Gas, H Quest, and University of Pittsburgh Team to Produce and Test Hydrogen Energy from Natural Gas
- PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An innovative demonstration project that will attempt to create zero-emission hydrogen energy at the scale needed for widespread adoption is now underway in Western Pennsylvania. Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, leads the pilot with support from Pittsburgh-based energy technology start-up company H Quest and the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering. The testing is one of multiple ways Essential and Peoples are working to be leaders in hyd.
- 06/10/2024
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My Top 10 High Yield Dividend Stocks For June 2024
- The bull run continues in May, with the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF posting a gain of 3.03% and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust a more impressive gain of 5.06%. My watchlist from the prior month posted an even more impressive gain of 5.92%. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for May 2024 offer a 3.88% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500.
- 06/02/2024
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Essential Utilities Named a Leader in Climate Action by USA TODAY
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) proudly announces its inclusion on USA Today's prestigious list of America's Climate Leaders for the second consecutive year. Compiled by USA Today and Statista, the list identifies U.S. companies demonstrating the most substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over a two-year period. This recognition highlights Essential's significant progress in reductions achieved between 2020 and 2022, and follows the company be.
- 05/30/2024
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Essential Utilities Celebrates the Success of Its Month-Long 2024 Earth Day Celebration
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities shares the record-breaking success of its third-annual Essential Earth Day.
- 05/29/2024
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Arm Files for Annual Rate Hike
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) unit Aqua files for rate hike, which will allow it to recoup investment made to upgrade its water and wastewater infrastructure.
- 05/28/2024
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9 Stocks I'm Buying In Late May
- My natural inclination is to save money and invest in dividend growth stocks, but it pays dividends to remember that the ultimate goal is the financial freedom to enjoy life. The article highlights the shift in market narrative from rate cuts to potential rate hikes, and the impact this has on stock prices. I maintain that the economy is in disinflationary mode, and the economic drag caused by fiscal largesse and government debt actually reinforces this.
- 05/25/2024
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Aqua Pennsylvania Files Rate Request Based on Water and Wastewater Operations, Infrastructure Improvements and Repairs Across the Commonwealth
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. (Aqua) filed an application with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today requesting an adjustment in water and wastewater rates for its customers. This rate request reflects recovery of the $953 million in infrastructure investments through the end of 2025 and highlights Aqua's commitment to improving reliability and service for its customers across the commonwealth. “We are at a critical point when it comes to our water and.
- 05/23/2024
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Essential Utilities: Why I'm Going To Be Buying More
- Over the last several decades, Essential Utilities has proven itself to be one of the premier dividend growth stocks. The water utility has several pending water segment rate cases and a $7.2 billion capital spending plan for the next five years to drive growth. WTRG also enjoys an A- credit rating from S&P on a stable outlook to finance its capital spending.
- 05/23/2024
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Aqua Pennsylvania Secures up to $6.7 Million PENNVEST Grant for PFAS Treatment Facility Serving 25,000 People in Bucks County
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Pennsylvania receives PENNVEST grant up to $6.7 million for PFAS treatment in Bucks County.
- 05/21/2024
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Essential Utilities Recognized as Best Commercial Fleet in Americas by the National Fleet Management Association
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Awarded Top Commercial Fleet in the Americas by the National Fleet Management Association.
- 05/17/2024
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Wall Street Favorites: 3 Retirement Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for May 2024
- What could be better than well-established retirement stocks to buy that you can trust? How about adding to that confidence level with the backing of Wall Street analysts.
- 05/16/2024
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Essential Utilities Celebrates Infrastructure Week, Announces 2024 Infrastructure Upgrades
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities celebrates Infrastructure Week by reaffirming its commitment to improving national infrastructure with $1B capital program.
- 05/13/2024
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The 3 Best Water Stocks to Buy in May 2024
- Fundamentally, the case for the best water stocks to buy couldn't be any clearer: water is the most precious resource. Life on earth can't exist without it.
- 05/13/2024
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3 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks Built to Withstand a Recession
- Dividend stocks are some of the most stable in the market because they usually have very profitable companies backing them up. You do not have unprofitable companies paying dividends, so it makes sense why so many investors retreat into them when the market wobbles.
- 05/07/2024
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Essential Utilities: A Quality Company With A Favorable Valuation
- Essential Utilities has had a long-term performance of 2,600% return since 1994, outperforming the S&P 500. The quality company is currently significantly discounted and therefore offers a good opportunity for value investors. Natural gas prices have a significant impact on Essential Utilities' revenue.
- 05/05/2024
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Every Dividend Stock On My Buy List For May
- The stock market reacted to the Federal Reserve's decisions with initial optimism, then reverted to pessimism, and now seems back to optimism. Fed Chair Jay Powell does not expect inflation to return to the target of 2% in the next few months but believes it will come down later this year. There are weakening trends in small business, the labor market, and consumer finances that lead me to believe the economy is in the "late-cycle" phase.
- 05/04/2024
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 3, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - VP of IR and Treasurer Christopher Franklin - President and CEO Daniel Schuller - CFO Mike Huwar - President, Gas Business Conference Call Participants Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Davis Sunderland - Baird Travis Miller - Morningstar Jonathan Reeder - Wells Fargo Ryan Connors - Northcoast Research Gregg Orrill - UBS Operator Hello, and welcome to the Essential Utilities Q1 2024 Earnings Call. My name is George.
- 05/03/2024
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Aqua Texas Begins $4M Main Replacement Project in Wimberley Valley
- AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Texas announced today a $4 million water main replacement project is underway in Hays County. This investment is part of Aqua's continuing infrastructure improvement program aimed at preserving as much water as possible as it travels from our wells into customers' homes. The work kicked off on Monday, April 29 in the Woodcreek North community. Crews will be working to replace 5,000 feet of aging water mains. This is the first phase of the project which will.
- 05/03/2024
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q1 Earnings and Sales Lag Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) reports lower-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The company continues to invest in upgrading its infrastructure to serve its customers efficiently.
- 05/03/2024
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.76 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.72 per share a year ago.
- 05/02/2024
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Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q1 2024
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Essential's net income of $265.8 million or $0.97 per share for the first quarter of 2024 compared favorably to $191.4 million or $0.72 per share reported for the first quarter of 2023. “Although our gas footprint experienced warmer than normal winter weather in Q1 2024, we remain focused on and expect to post strong results for the year,” said Essential Util.
- 05/02/2024
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Essential Utilities Announces Election of Christopher Bruner and Tamara Linde to Board of Directors
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities announces Christopher Bruner and Tamara Linde as the newest members of its board of directors.
- 05/02/2024
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7 Utility Stocks Built to Withstand Market Mayhem
- In practically any market environment, utility stocks make sense. As I've said countless times before, bad things happen when people flip the switch and light fails to emerge.
- 04/28/2024
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16 High-Yield Dividend Aristocrats Yielding Almost 5%
- Attempting to time the market is not a successful strategy. Long-term investing has consistently outperformed market timing. Today, the S&P is fairly valued, but blue-chip bargains are plentiful if you know where to look. These 16 dividend aristocrats yield an average of 4.7%, are 18% undervalued, have 30% 12-month upside potential, and are expected to keep delivering 12% to 13% annual returns just as they have for 25 years.
- 04/27/2024
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Essential Utilities Donated $5.5 Million in 2023 to Strengthen Communities Across Service Territory
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities announces the results of its 2023 philanthropic efforts, including $5.5 million in donations to support local communities.
- 04/25/2024
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8 Stocks I'm Buying Amid The Dividend Stock Selloff
- The future is unknowable, but you can put the odds on your side for the long run by sticking to high-quality compounders. "Higher for longer" or, more accurately, "this high for a while longer," wins the day, at least based on March data. There are three primary drivers of economic growth in 2024.
- 04/20/2024
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Essential Utilities Names Natalie Chesko as New President of Aqua New Jersey
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Announces Appointment of Natalie Chesko to President of Aqua New Jersey.
- 04/18/2024
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Aqua Virginia Earns State Excellence Award for 19th Consecutive Year
- ROCKVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua Virginia's Lake Monticello water treatment plant earns state excellence award for 19th consecutive year.
- 04/17/2024
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Aqua New Jersey Celebrates Completion of Newest PFAS Treatment Facility at its Green Avenue Well Station in Lawrence Township
- HAMILTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua New Jersey cuts the ribbon on a new PFAS treatment facility in Lawrence Township.
- 04/17/2024
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Essential Utilities Launches Third Annual Earth Day Celebration
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EssentialEarthDay--Essential Utilities launches its third annual Essential Earth Day celebration, supporting its mission to protect Earth's essential resources.
- 04/17/2024
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3 Water Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 Edition
- Critical resources are in the spotlight for controversial reasons, which may offer downwind benefits for water stocks to buy now. Essentially, the world is becoming a much more dangerous place, resulting in a pivot toward risk-off asset categories.
- 04/16/2024
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3 Stocks That Thrive in Turbulent Times: Buy Now for Massive Gains
- Initially, the March jobs report seemingly boded well for the economy, thus negating the urgency tied to recession-resistant stocks. However, the latest consumer price index ( CPI ) reading suggested that not all may be well, forcing a portfolio reassessment.
- 04/14/2024
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Goldilocks Investing: 7 Mid-Cap Stocks That Are Just Right
- Mid-cap stocks present an especially enticing narrative at junctures such as this, when it's difficult to decipher the market's trajectory. Stated differently, sometimes it's best just to drive down the middle lane.
- 04/14/2024
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Stocks I'm Buying The Third Week Of April
- Job gains in March mainly came from immigrants and part-time employment. Real-time inflation is far lower than the CPI would lead you to believe and has been below the Fed's 2% target for the better part of a year. I give my admittedly unpopular view on the green tech trade with China and the benefits of international trade.
- 04/13/2024
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3 Of The Best Dividend Stocks To Buy Today
- Diversification is the only free lunch. While I invest heavily in REITs, I also invest in other sectors. Here are three of my best dividend stocks to buy today.
- 04/11/2024
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Eternal Equities: 3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Until You Retire
- No one wants to go into retirement. However, at some point, everyone, including investors, has to think about retirement and long-term stocks.
- 04/09/2024
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8 Stocks I'm Buying The Second Week Of April
- The US economy is experiencing conflicting trends, with job gains being driven by immigration while native-born Americans are leaving the workforce. The manufacturing sector may be experiencing a rebound due to government subsidies rather than fundamental economic growth. Commercial real estate has not crashed as expected, with lenders extending loans and delaying the marking down of property values.
- 04/06/2024
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7 Defensive Stocks to Buy Based on the ‘Pawn Shop Indicator'
- It's usually never a bad idea to consider defensive stocks to buy. They're not sexy and they probably won't make you rich.
- 04/01/2024
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My Top 10 High Yield Dividend Stocks For April 2024
- Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is off to a good start this year +8.98%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is performing even better +10.39%. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for April 2024 offer a 3.61% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500. My top 10 list of high dividend yield stocks has generated an annualized rate of return of 16.32% since its inception in November 2020.
- 03/31/2024
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6 Stocks I'm Buying The First Week Of April
- Real estate and utilities sectors are experiencing a rally coinciding with a drop in the 10-year Treasury rate. REITs and utilities are often treated as bond proxies, but they have the potential for growth even in a high-interest rate environment. The market's lack of nuance and passive ownership of REITs may be contributing to the undervaluation of the sector.
- 03/30/2024
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Essential Utilities: A High-Quality Dividend Grower To Buy At A Discount
- Essential Utilities has boosted its dividend 33 times in the past 32 years. The water utility's diluted EPS climbed higher in Q4. Essential Utilities flexed its impressive balance sheet to refinance $500 million of long-term debt at attractive rates.
- 03/29/2024
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2024
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, following market close on May 2, 2024. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The conference call will be ar.
- 03/25/2024
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Get Paid To Wait: 13 Potential Dividend Opportunities
- The Efficient Market Hypothesis states that the stock market is efficiently priced, and therefore it is impossible to consistently generate alpha.
- 03/14/2024
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5 Dividend Aristocrat Bargains For March
- The stock market has been on a winning streak, with the S&P up 17 of the last 19 weeks. This hasn't happened since 1964. Stocks at record highs historically deliver great returns, with an average 12-month gain of 13%. Dividend aristocrats are a smart investment choice for anyone worried about putting new money to work now. They offer higher profitability and long-term income growth.
- 03/09/2024
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3 Water Stock Wonders to Quench Your Portfolio's Thirst for Profits
- While precious resource investments tend to coalesce around gold and silver, the real assets to focus on are water stocks. The aforementioned metals are critical to advanced industries, no doubt about it.
- 03/01/2024
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
- 02/23/2024
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Lag
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) fourth-quarter earnings surpass estimates. New customer additions and increasing capital expenditure boost the company's earnings.
- 02/23/2024
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.50 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.44 per share a year ago.
- 02/22/2024
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What's in Store for Essential Utilities (WTRG) in Q4 Earnings?
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) Q4 earnings are likely to have gained from new electric and natural gas rates and accretive acquisitions made during 2023.
- 02/20/2024
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Essential Utilities: A Water Utility Whose Yield Can Be Bought At A Rare Discount
- Water utilities, with current dividend yields well above historical averages, are candidates for "reversion to the mean" price appreciation. Essential Utilities is a time-tested water utility company with a relative yield some 50% above its historic norm, as well as a history of dividend growth. Operating as de facto legal monopolies, water utilities (like WTRG) have competitive advantages that ensure dividend consistency--an important aspect to mean reversion taking place.
- 02/04/2024
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Full-Year 2023
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter and 2023 year end, and announce guidance, following market close on Feb. 22, 2024. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The co.
- 02/02/2024
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3 Water Stocks With the Potential to Make Investors Wealthy
- For investors that want to maximize their probabilities of long-term success, water industry stocks could be a no-brainer. Fundamentally, the bullish narrative centers on permanent relevance.
- 02/01/2024
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My Top 15 High Growth Dividend Stocks For January 2024
- The SPDR S&P 500 ETF was up 4.57% in December, Vanguard's Dividend Appreciation ETF was up 4.13%, and my watchlist beat both with a return of 9.52%.
- 01/02/2024
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My Top 10 High Yield Dividend Stocks For January 2024
- My Top 10 High Yield Dividend Stocks For January 2024
- 01/01/2024
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Water Wealth: 3 Stocks Tapping into Liquid Gold
- While mining for gold or cryptocurrencies offer a sexier path to profits, at a basic level, nothing beats the permanent narrative underlying water stocks. As great as cryptos are, who the heck knows if decentralized digital assets will be the new monetary standard?
- 12/30/2023
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20 midcap stocks with 2024 upside ranging up to 62%, according to analysts
- When investors think about whether to increase their exposure beyond the big companies that grab most of the headlines in the financial media, they are likely to look at small-cap stocks first. After all, the sky's the limit.
- 12/26/2023
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Passive Income Heaven: 3 Underrated Dividend Stocks for Your Portfolio
- High-yielding stocks have always been an excellent source of passive income, and in most periods observed, they got better returns than the S&P 500. Entering the holiday season, investors will want to buy dividend stocks for passive income generation.
- 12/25/2023
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Essential Utilities: A Cheap Pick For Steady Dividend Growth
- Utilities have characteristics that often make them smart picks for consistent dividend growth. Essential Utilities' operating revenue slightly declined in Q3, but its diluted EPS surged higher. The water and gas utility comfortably covers interest expenses from its earnings.
- 12/08/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 2.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 12/06/2023
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3 Water Stocks Quenching the Thirst for Growth
- Amid the geopolitical tensions and flashpoints that we're witnessing, investors may want to take that as a clue to consider the best water stocks. Currently, conflicts erupt for land, crude oil, and even flat-out ego.
- 11/26/2023
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2023 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer Chris Franklin - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Dan Schuller - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Bank of America Durgesh Chopra - Evercore Gregg Orrill - UBS Jonathan Reeder - Wells Fargo Ryan Connors - Northcoast Research Operator Good day, and welcome to today's Essential Utilities Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Call. This meeting is being recorded.
- 11/07/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) continues to expand its operations through acquisitions and organic means. Its systematic investments are further strengthening its infrastructure.
- 11/07/2023
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10 Buffett-Style Dividend Aristocrat Bargains You Don't Want To Miss
- Economists say the recession is canceled; the bond market is 98% sure it's still coming. The bond market is likely right, BUT history is very clear, the time to buy wonderful companies at wonderful prices is now. Warren Buffett-style aristocrat bargains are blue-chip quality aristocrats trading at anti-bubble "fat pitch" valuations.
- 11/04/2023
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The 8 Best Dividend Aristocrat Bargains For October
- Soaring interest rates have the stock market pulling back, but the 2024 recession could cause stocks to fall another 22% to 28%. Dividend aristocrats are the ultimate sleep well at night choice for income investors worried about what's coming next. Here are the 8 most undervalued very secure dividend aristocrats, which are 35% historically undervalued.
- 10/07/2023
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Essential Utilities Is The Cheapest It Has Been In More Than A Decade
- Essential Utilities stock has declined 30% and is currently trading at a 10-year low price-to-earnings ratio. The company has a wide business moat and is on a reliable growth trajectory. Analysts expect 7-8% growth in earnings per share, and the stock has a potential upside of 45% when interest rates normalize.
- 10/07/2023
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Essential Utilities: Buy This Cheap, Ultra SWAN Dividend Stock
- When properly weighted, water and gas utilities like Essential Utilities can fit perfectly into a dividend growth stock portfolio. Thanks to its low payout ratio, Essential Utilities' status as a Dividend Aristocrat is at minimal risk of ending anytime soon. Essential Utilities boasts an excellent balance sheet, which is why it enjoys an A credit rating from S&P.
- 10/06/2023
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Buy These 5 Ridiculously Great High-Yield Dividend Aristocrat Bargains With Both Hands
- Long-term interest rates are soaring at their fastest rate in a quarter century. Rate-sensitive sectors are crashing like during the pandemic. Utilities are in their 4th worst bear market in 25 years. They have gone from 20% overvalued to 20% undervalued as a sector. Most utilities will be able to recoup higher rates via higher rates within 12 to 24 months. This is the best buying opportunity for utilities in years.
- 10/06/2023
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q3 2023
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 following market close on Nov. 6, 2023. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The conference call will.
- 10/06/2023
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Essential Utilities' (WTRG) Arm to Buy Greenville Water System
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania, continues to expand its operations through systematic acquisitions.
- 10/05/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Completes Sale of Gas Utility in WV
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) completes its previously announced sale of natural gas utility assets in West Virginia to Hope Gas. WTRG is set to focus on the states where it has larger gas operations.
- 10/03/2023
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The 7 Most Undervalued Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy in September 2023
- Now looks like a good time to consider undervalued mid-cap stocks. According to Franklin Templeton, the grouping of companies with market capitalizations between $2 billion to $10 billion is due for further improvement.
- 09/14/2023
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Dividend Income Summary: Lanny's August 2023 Summary
- 2023 has been one heck of a year. The S&P 500 is close to all-time highs. The Fed raised interest rates in July, as the economy is still on fire. The retirement accounts brought in a total dividend income amount of $379.48 or 22% of the dividend income total, similar to last month. Dividend increases created $42.95 in additional passive dividend income.
- 09/05/2023
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7 Stocks to Buy to Profit from a Flat Market
- While the equities sector might not collapse (a la the Great Recession), it might not offer a decisively directional motion, which augurs well for stocks to buy for a flat market. Generally, investors have two choices: buy enterprises that may enjoy greater success, or short companies that may fail eventually.
- 09/04/2023
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Top-Rated Stocks to Buy from a Variety of Sectors After Earnings
- Outside of popular names in headlines finding stocks that appear to be on a path to prosperity after reporting quarterly results is not always easy but here are several stocks from a variety of sectors that have become more intriguing.
- 08/16/2023
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4 Stocks to Buy Now From the Prospering Water Supply Industry
- Water Supply companies like AWK, WTRG, MSEX and CWCO are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments will enable them to serve customers efficiently.
- 08/08/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.31 per share a year ago.
- 08/07/2023
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Essential Utilities: Low Risk, Likely No Reward
- Essential Utilities provides essential water, wastewater, and natural gas pipelines in the United States, creating recession-resistant revenues. The company has trouble converting its accounting earnings into cash flow as the company frequently does acquisitions and has high capital expenditure needs. Weak cash flows, high debt, and dilution of shares contribute to the company's overvaluation, leading to a rating of strong sell at the current price.
- 08/02/2023
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How Much Upside is Left in Essential Utilities (WTRG)? Wall Street Analysts Think 29.55%
- The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 29.6% in Essential Utilities (WTRG). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
- 07/25/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
- Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.
- 07/21/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Reduces Common Equity Needs in 2023
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) plans to issue approximately $300 million of common stock in 2023, which is less than the previously stated $500 million worth of equity and/or equity-linked securities.
- 07/14/2023
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Essential Utilities Announces Lower Needs for Common Equity in 2023 and Announces Plans to Report Earnings For Second Quarter 2023
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced lower common equity needs for 2023. The Company now expects to issue, subject to market conditions, approximately $300 million of common stock in 2023, in addition to the equity previously raised through the company's at the market (ATM) program. This equity is to achieve the Company's 2023 capital investment plans and support signed acquisitions in its municipal acquisition program. The company expects to ut.
- 07/13/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Arm Buys Union Rome Sewer System
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) arm Aqua Ohio acquires Union Rome Sewer system for $25.5 million. The company plans to acquire eight water and wastewater systems to expand operations.
- 07/11/2023
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7 Stocks to Buy Now if You Still Think a Recession Is Ahead
- Preparing for a recession at this juncture seems a ridiculous concept at this juncture. As CNBC pointed out late last week, the Federal Reserve's key inflation measure showed that prices increased by just 0.3% in May, favorably below expectations.
- 07/03/2023
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Water Utilities in Focus on Upgrade of Aging Infrastructure
- Investment and awareness of water utilities and federal government can improve the quality of water and wastewater infrastructure in the United States.
- 06/14/2023
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3 Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in June
- Johnson Controls is benefiting from the growing adoption of smart building technology. Norway-based Equinor has several advantages amid fluctuating oil and gas prices.
- 06/13/2023
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The 3 Best Water Stocks to Buy in June 2023
- While investors have recently started targeting gold for good reason, those seeking exposure to commodities should target the most valuable one in the world, which segues nicely into the top water stocks for June 2023. While water covers most of the Earth's surface, only about 3% of it is freshwater.
- 06/04/2023
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Essential (WTRG) Gains From Buyouts Amid Rate Hike Woes
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) will continue to fortify operations and efficiently serve the expanding customer base via acquisitions and organic growth. However, strict regulations and fluctuating weather might hurt.
- 05/29/2023
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2023 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Renee Marquis - IR Christopher Franklin - Chairman, President & CEO Daniel Schuller - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Ryan Connors - Northcoast Research Partners Paul Zimbardo - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Travis Miller - Morningstar Inc. Davis Sunderland - Robert W. Baird & Co. Gregg Orrill - UBS Jonathan Reeder - Wells Fargo Securities Operator Hello, and welcome to Essential Utilities Q1 2023 Earnings Call.
- 05/09/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Up
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) first-quarter earnings are lower than expected. WTRG is investing regularly to strengthen its infrastructure and expand operations via organic and inorganic means.
- 05/09/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Lags Q1 Earnings Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.74 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.76 per share a year ago.
- 05/08/2023
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3 Innovative Water Tech Stocks to Watch in a Thirsty World
- If you're interested in investing in water tech stocks, you'd be wise to turn to Invesco. It's cornered the market on water technology companies, marketing three of the top water exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on U.S. stock exchanges: Invesco Water Resources ETF (NASDAQ: PHO ), Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (NYSEARCA: CGW ) and Invesco Global Water ETF (NASDAQ: PIO ).
- 04/27/2023
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2023
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 following market close on May 8, 2023. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors.
- 03/30/2023
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The 7 Best Water Utility Stocks to Buy for Portfolio Diversification
- With the recent banking sector headwinds spilling over into other segments of the economy, investors may want to seek opportunities with the best water utility stocks to buy. No, utility firms don't represent exciting investment sectors but that's also the point.
- 03/18/2023
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Essential Utilities shares drop 3% after critical short seller report
- Essential Utilities' WTRG, -1.45% stock declined as much as 3% on Wednesday after U.S.-based short seller Spruce Point Capital Management published a report into the utilities firm.
- 03/08/2023
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The 7 Best Utility Stocks to Buy as Yields Rise
- With monetary policy possibly about to take a turn for the worst for risk-on assets, investors should consider the best utility stocks to buy. Unfortunately for Wall Street, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index came in hotter than economists anticipated.
- 02/28/2023
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2023 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer Chris Franklin - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dan Schuller - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ryan Connors - Northcoast Research Travis Miller - Morningstar Gregg Orrill - UBS Davis Sunderland - Baird Jonathan Reeder - Wells Fargo Operator Good day and welcome to the Essential Utilities Full-Year 2022 Earnings Call. This meeting is being recorded.
- 02/27/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates, Sales Up
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) fourth-quarter earnings are lower than expected. WTRG continues to make acquisitions and investments to strengthen its water and natural gas operations.
- 02/27/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -2.22% and 26.87%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 02/27/2023
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7 Stocks That Can Survive a Bumpy Ride to Low Inflation
- Throughout 2022, investors quickly recognized that success for stocks to buy centered on entities that could ride out rising prices. Now, investors may need to strategize for the opposite scenario: the Federal Reserve continuing to hike benchmark interest rates to get inflation under control.
- 02/20/2023
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7 Stocks to Buy for the Future of Clean Water Technology
- When many investors think about clean water stocks, the first thing that comes to mind for many investors is utility stocks. And hey, in today's volatile market, the relative safety and security that comes from owning utilities is not a bad idea.
- 02/18/2023
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Unveils 2023 & Long-Term Guidance
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) raises its 3-year capital expenditure guidance and reaffirms its willingness to expand water operations through systematic acquisitions.
- 01/17/2023
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Essential Utilities: Shares Remain Expensive After A Q4 Bounce
- Utilities enter 2023 historically expensive, trading at nearly 20x forward operating earnings estimates. Regulated utility stocks attracted buyers last year amid broad market turmoil.
- 01/13/2023
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Essential Utilities Reaffirms 2022 Guidance, Announces 2023 and Long-term Guidance and Plans to Report Earnings for Full-year 2022
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announces earnings guidance, 3-year rate base guidance, 3-year infrastructure investment plans, and reaffirmation of ESG commitments.
- 01/11/2023
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The Best Water Utility Stocks of 2022
- Here's how dividend-paying U.S. water utility stocks stacked up by 2022 performance.
- 12/31/2022
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The 7 Hottest Water Stocks to Own for 2023 and Beyond
- Although investors frequently target technological innovators to generate profits in the market, the hottest water stocks to own leverages the power of the world's most precious resource. True, 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in water, making it appear a common commodity.
- 12/15/2022
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Why Is Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 7.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 12/07/2022
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These Were the 5 Best and Worst Performing Utilities Stocks in November 2022
- Investing in utilities stocks is among the best low-risk and long-term investments.
- 12/05/2022
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10 Dividend Aristocrat stocks expected by analysts to rise up to 54% in 2023
- Stocks of companies that raise dividends consistently have outperformed during this year's bear market.
- 12/05/2022
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7 Best Water Stocks to Buy Now
- Water stocks are an interesting breed. Water is an essential good, and there are lots of companies that make money off of water in one way or another.
- 12/01/2022
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4 Water Utility Stocks to Watch in a Challenging Industry
- Water Utility companies like AWK, WTRG, YORW and GWRS are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments will enable them to serve customers efficiently.
- 12/01/2022
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) third-quarter earnings were better than expected and the company continues to expand its operations through acquisitions and organic means.
- 11/08/2022
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2022 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - VP of IR and Treasurer Christopher Franklin - Chairman and CEO Daniel Schuller - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Travis Miller - Morningstar Ryan Connors - Northcoast Research Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Bank of America Gregg Orrill - UBS Operator Hello and welcome to Essential Utilities Q3 2022 Earnings Call. My name is Sarah and I will be your coordinator for today's event.
- 11/07/2022
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 13.04% and 15.59%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 11/07/2022
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The 7 Best Bear Market Stocks to Buy Now
- With the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (or GDP) figure coming in positive (2.6%), is the bull market on the verge of making a return? Not so fast.
- 10/31/2022
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Essential Utilities: Despite Some Risks, The Name Says It All
- WTRG is one of the top performing utility stocks with 40 years of dividend growth. It is trading at a significant historical discount compared to peers.
- 10/30/2022
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q3 2022
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2022 before the market opens on Nov. 7, 2022. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The conference call will be a
- 10/05/2022
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7 Best Water Stocks to Buy Now
- Water is not usually thought of as an exciting or innovative industry. It's a basic good typically sold at a fairly low cost.
- 10/04/2022
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) to Gain From Investment, Buyouts
- Essential Utilities (WTRG), with its steady investment and strategic acquisitions, is poised for growth. However, demand fluctuations related to weather and rising interest rates are headwinds.
- 09/29/2022
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7 Water Stocks With the Highest Dividends to Buy Now
- In this article, I'll be looking at some water stocks with dividends. These stocks don't have the highest dividends in the market, but they offer among the highest payouts in the sector.
- 09/18/2022
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4 Water Utility Stocks to Watch in a Prospering Industry
- Water Utility companies like AWK, WTRG, SJW and YORW are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments will enable them to serve customers efficiently.
- 09/05/2022
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Christopher Franklin on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 4, 2022 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - VP and Chief, Staff, IR & Communications Christopher Franklin - Chairman, President & CEO Daniel Schuller - EVP & CFO Matthew Rhodes - EVP, Strategy & Corporate Development Conference Call Participants Insoo Kim - Goldman Sachs Group Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Ryan Connors - Northcoast Research Partners Travis Miller - Morningstar Inc. Ryan Greenwald - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Verity Mitchell - HSBC Gregg Orrill - UBS Jonathan Reeder - Wells Fargo Securities Operator Good day, and welcome to the Essential Utilities Inc. Quarter 2 2022 Earnings Call. Today's conference is being recorded.
- 08/04/2022
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q2 Earnings Match Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0% and 8.66%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 08/03/2022
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3 Water Stocks to Buy to Invest Like Michael Burry
- In 2015, the release of the film The Big Short turned Michael Burry into a celebrity. The investor's prediction of the 2008 financial collapse capture the attention of audiences across the United States.
- 07/27/2022
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The Best Water Utility Stocks in the First Half of 2022
- Water stocks, on average, outperformed the broader market by about 4 percentage points in the first half of 2022.
- 07/06/2022
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Best Recession Proof Stocks To Buy Now? 4 Utility Stocks For Your List
- Should you consider adding utility stocks to your July 2022 watchlist?
- 07/05/2022
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4 ‘Strong Buy' Stocks With Dividend Hikes Expected This Week
- After years of a low interest rate environment (though those rates now are trending higher faster), many investors have turned to equities, not only for the growth potential but also for solid and dependable dividends, which help to provide an income stream.
- 07/05/2022
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Essential Utilities: Despite The Upcoming Dividend Hike, Wait For A Correction
- WTRG is a high-quality Dividend Aristocrat, with a wide business moat. WTRG is essentially immune to recessions.
- 06/29/2022
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q2 2022
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 following market close on Aug. 3, 2022. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The conference call will be a
- 06/13/2022
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4 Top Utility Stocks For Your Late May 2022 Watchlist
- Could utility stocks be a viable play amid the uncertain market?
- 05/21/2022
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Essential (WTRG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) first-quarter earnings come in better than expected. WTRG continues to expand its operations through acquisitions.
- 05/10/2022
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q1 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG ) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2022 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Dingerdissen - Head, Investor Relations Chris Franklin - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Dan Schuller - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Insoo Kim - Goldman Sachs Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Ryan Greenwald - Bank of America Ryan Connors - Boenning & Scattergood Ben Kallo - Baird Jonathan Reeder - Wells Fargo Gregg Orrill - UBS Verity Mitchell - HSBC Travis Miller - Morningstar Operator Good day ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Essential Utilities Inc. Q1 2022 Earnings Call. Today's call is being recorded.
- 05/09/2022
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Top 5 Picks to Boost Portfolio Amid Wall Street's Free Fall
- We have narrowed our search to five utility stocks with strong potential for 2022. These are: WTRG, NFG, AEE, SWX and VST.
- 05/09/2022
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3 Monster Dividend Stocks That Can Outlast a Prolonged Bear Market
- Give your passive income stream a jolt with these long-term winners.
- 05/07/2022
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3 Water Utility Stocks to Bet on Despite Industry Challenges
- Water Utility companies like AWK, WTRG, and MSEX are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments will enable them to serve customers efficiently.
- 05/03/2022
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7 Bear Market Stocks to Buy if You're Feeling Fearful
- The prognosis for the economy isn't looking too good. However, these bear market stocks can hold their ground regardless.
- 04/22/2022
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WTRG or CWT : Which Utility Water Supply Stock to Hold Now?
- At present, Essential Utilities (WTRG) appears to be a better choice in the water supply stock compared with California Water Service (CWT).
- 04/05/2022
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2022
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 before the market opens on May 9, 2022. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The conference call will be arc
- 04/01/2022
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4 Top Utility Stocks To Watch In April 2022
- Should you consider adding utility stocks to your April 2022 watchlist.
- 03/31/2022
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The FIW ETF: Because Water Is More Essential Than Oil (Or Data)
- The FIW ETF: Because Water Is More Essential Than Oil (Or Data)
- 03/31/2022
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 4.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 03/25/2022
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7 Utility Stocks to Buy as Inflation's Grip Tightens
- Despite inflation causing myriad problems for consumers, utility stocks may still benefit because of their lack of alternatives. The post 7 Utility Stocks to Buy as Inflation's Grip Tightens appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- 03/21/2022
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Nasdaq Bear Market: 3 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
- These stable businesses return value to shareholders through reliable and growing payouts.
- 03/19/2022
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Essential Utilities' (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 02/24/2022
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Essential (WTRG) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) Q4 earnings surpass estimates. Essential Utilities continues to make systematic investments to upgrade the water and natural gas systems to provide reliable services to customers.
- 02/24/2022
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 2.33% and 7.78%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 02/23/2022
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Utility Stock Q4 Earnings to Watch on Feb 23: ETR, NI & More
- Total Q4 earnings of Utility stocks are expected to drop 1.5% year over year on 10.5% higher revenues. ETR, NI, OGS, WTRG, CPK & AVA are set to release their quarterly figures on Feb 23
- 02/22/2022
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q4 and Full-Year 2021 and Announces Long-Term 2022 Guidance Outlook
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. announces guidance including earnings expectations, 3-yr infrastructure investment plans & reaffirmation of ESG commitments.
- 02/03/2022
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) to Gain From Investment, Buyouts
- Essential Utilities (WTRG), with steady investment and debt management, is poised for growth. However, demand fluctuation related to weather and the risk of contamination of water is a headwind.
- 01/18/2022
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4 Water Utility Stocks to Watch Amid Industry's Near-Term Woes
- Water Utility companies like AWK, WTRG, CWT and ARTNA are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments will enable them to serve customers efficiently.
- 12/30/2021
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7 of the Best Retirement Stocks to Buy Now for 2022
- Should the fervor of this year not carry over into 2022, these best retirement stocks could help navigate some of the uncertainty. The post 7 of the Best Retirement Stocks to Buy Now for 2022 appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- 12/14/2021
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Essential Utilities: Low Risk In The Long Term
- The water supply sector has been affected by the pandemic, but since it is an essential service, it should not take long to recover. Since the almost 50% drop in the stock price due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the stock has been consolidating in the same range, showing a slow uptrend.
- 12/07/2021
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Supply Chain Woes and a Labor Shortage Are No Match for These 3 Value Stocks
- Strong leadership and core fundamentals have helped these companies handle economic challenges better than their peers.
- 11/07/2021
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Essential (WTRG) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) third-quarter revenues and earnings per share are lower than expected. The company maintains its long-term capital investment guidance of $3B to strengthen operations.
- 11/02/2021
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 11/01/2021
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -13.64% and -1.40%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 11/01/2021
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Recap: Essential Utilities Q3 Earnings
- Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) reported its Q3 earnings results on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 08:00 AM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
- 11/01/2021
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Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) Might Surprise This Earnings Season
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.
- 10/28/2021
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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock? Essential Utilities (WTRG) Could Be a Great Choice
- Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
- 10/13/2021
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Essential Utilities: Thumbs Up For LDC, Not So Much For Water
- Essential Utilities: Thumbs Up For LDC, Not So Much For Water
- 09/20/2021
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q3 2021
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2021 before the market opens on Nov. 1, 2021. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The conference call will be a
- 09/20/2021
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Essential Utilities Is A Reliable Dividend Aristocrat, But Wait For A Correction
- Essential Utilities Is A Reliable Dividend Aristocrat, But Wait For A Correction
- 09/20/2021
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Why Essential Utilities Remains A Buy
- Essential Utilities' non-GAAP EPS payout ratio will remain in the low-60% range this year, which is within its long-term payout target of 60% to 65%. WTRG grew its second-quarter revenue by 3.3% year over year while its non-GAAP EPS advanced 10.3% during that time.
- 09/18/2021
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Essential Utilities' Aqua Illinois Subsidiary Acquires Village of Bourbonnais Assets
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced that its Aqua Illinois subsidiary has acquired the wastewater system of the Village of Bourbonnais, which serves approximately 6,500 customer connections in Kankakee County, Ill., for $32.1 million. “At Essential, we are so proud to deliver safe, reliable services that improve quality of life for our customers in the communities we serve,” said Essential Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin. “The Village of
- 09/14/2021
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2 Dividend Stocks That Will Pay You for Life
- Are you looking for steady dividends to stand the test of time? Here are a couple of stocks to consider buying.
- 09/14/2021
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3 Value Stocks to Buy With $3,000
- This utility stock, defense giant, and electrical equipment supplier are worth buying on the cheap.
- 08/29/2021
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4 Water Utility Stocks to Watch in a Flourishing Industry
- Water Utility companies like AWK, WTRG, CWT, and MSEX are poised to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services across the United States. Their systematic investments will enable them to serve customers efficiently.
- 08/19/2021
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Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
- Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
- 08/12/2021
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7 Water Stocks to Buy to Bank on Our Most Precious Resource
- As climate change forces a dramatic rethink on how we utilize our resources, these water stocks will certainly gain relevance. The post 7 Water Stocks to Buy to Bank on Our Most Precious Resource appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- 08/06/2021
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Essential (WTRG) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
- Essential (WTRG) second-quarter earnings and total revenues are better than expected. It continues to make systematic investments to strengthen its water and natural gas infrastructure.
- 08/06/2021
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q2 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q2 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 08/05/2021
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 10.34% and 0.51%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 08/04/2021
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Essential Utilities: Q2 Earnings Insights
- Shares of Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) rose in after-market trading after the company reported Q2 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share increased 10.34% over the past year to $0.32, which beat the estimate of $0.26.
- 08/04/2021
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This is Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Great Dividend Stock
- Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
- 07/21/2021
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7 Stocks to Buy if You're Worried About the Pandemic Like Warren Buffett
- With legendary investor Warren Buffett sounding worried about the pandemic, here are the stocks to buy to prepare yourself. The post 7 Stocks to Buy if You're Worried About the Pandemic Like Warren Buffett appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- 07/14/2021
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Water utility stocks jump amid severe drought conditions
- CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos reports on the severe drought affecting California and other states in the U.S.
- 07/09/2021
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Essential's (WTRG) Share Price Gains on 7% Dividend Hike
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) management further improves shareholder value by increasing the quarterly dividend rate by 7% to 26.82 cents per share.
- 07/09/2021
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Dividend Increases: June 26-July 2, 2021
- This weekly article series covers dividend changes. A summary table presents relevant data and key statistics of dividend increases.
- 07/07/2021
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Essential Utilities Announces Appointment of David Ciesinski to Board of Directors
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces the appointment of David Ciesinski to the Essential board of directors. Ciesinski will serve as a member of the audit and the corporate governance committees of the board. Ciesinski is the president, CEO and director of Lancaster Colony Corporation and the president of T. Marzetti Company where he has rebuilt the company leadership team and led the development and implementation of the company's growth plan, which
- 07/07/2021
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Essential Utilities: Why I'm (Finally) Opening A Position
- Those who have followed my work over the years may be aware of the fact that I have wanted to add Essential Utilities to my portfolio for quite a while. Essential Utilities' non-GAAP EPS payout ratio is positioned to remain in the low-60% range during 2021, which translates into a very secure dividend with room to grow.
- 07/05/2021
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Essential Declares 7% Dividend Increase
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2682 per share, payable Sept. 1, 2021 to all shareholders of record on Aug. 13, 2021. The Sept. 2021 dividend will represent a 7% increase compared to the $0.2507 cash dividend the company paid in June of this year. This marks the 31st dividend increase in the past 30 years, and the company has paid a consecutive quarterly cash dividend for more than 75
- 07/02/2021
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Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
- Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
- 06/30/2021
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) to Gain From Buyouts, Demand Changes a Woe
- Essential Utilities (WTRG), with its acquisitions and systematic investments, offers an excellent opportunity for investors in the water supply industry. Fluctuations in demand pose a concern.
- 06/25/2021
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CORRECTING and REPLACING Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q2 2021
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First paragraph, first sentence of release dated June 23, 2021, should read: ...following market close on Aug. 4, 2021. (instead of ...following market close on Aug. 5, 2021.). The updated release reads: ESSENTIAL UTILITIES TO REPORT EARNINGS FOR Q2 2021 Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 following market close on Aug. 4, 2021. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place
- 06/24/2021
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Aging Water Infrastructure Warrants Funds: 3 Stocks in Focus
- Water utilities like American Water (AWK), Essential Utilities (WTRG), and California Water Services (CWT) are making steady investments to upgrade and maintain their aging infrastructure.
- 06/24/2021
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q2 2021
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 following market close on Aug. 5, 2021. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The conference call will be a
- 06/23/2021
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This is Why Essential Utilities (WTRG) is a Great Dividend Stock
- Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
- 06/14/2021
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3 Stocks You Can Buy and Hold Forever
- These stable stocks are some of the best in the market for retirement accounts and long-term investors.
- 06/04/2021
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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock? Essential Utilities (WTRG) Could Be a Great Choice
- Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Essential Utilities (WTRG) have what it takes?
- 05/12/2021
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 05/06/2021
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Essential (WTRG) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Lag
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) first-quarter earnings are better than expected. The company is on track to invest $1 billion to strengthen its water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure.
- 05/06/2021
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Essential Utilities Announces Appointment of Edwina Kelly to Board of Directors
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) today announced the appointment of Edwina Kelly to the Essential Board of Directors. Kelly will serve as a member of the audit committee and the risk mitigation and investment policy committee of the board. Kelly is a senior principal at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) where she is responsible for originating new investments, transaction management and asset management for investments in the organization's
- 05/05/2021
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Essential Utilities: Waiting For A Correction
- Essential Utilities: Waiting For A Correction
- 04/18/2021
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3 Water Supply Stocks to Tap Amid Industry's Aging Infrastructure Woes
- 3 Water Supply Stocks to Tap Amid Industry's Aging Infrastructure Woes
- 04/15/2021
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Essential Declares June 2021 Dividend
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share, payable June 1, 2021 to all shareholders of record on May 14, 2021. Essential Utilities has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends for 76 years and has increased the dividend 30 times in the last 29 years. About Essential Essential is one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., serving a
- 04/14/2021
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Why Is Essential Utilities (WTRG) Up 2% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 03/26/2021
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 02/25/2021
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Essential (WTRG) Q4 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Lag
- Essential Utilities' (WTRG) fourth-quarter earnings are on par with estimates. The company has planned $3-billion investment through 2023 to strengthen its water and gas infrastructure.
- 02/25/2021
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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Matches Q4 Earnings Estimates
- Essential Utilities (WTRG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0.00% and -12.39%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 02/24/2021
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Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results For 2020
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2020. “2020 marks another remarkable year in our company's history. We changed our name, acquired Peoples, reported another year of operational excellence and strong growth and invested a record amount in infrastructure,” said Essential Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Franklin. “These accomplishments during a year filled with so many chal
- 02/24/2021
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Essential Utilities: A Unique Water-Gas Hybrid
- Essential Utilities combines Aqua water and wastewater utilities with Peoples gas distribution companies for a total market cap of $11.75 billion and a 2.1% dividend. Essential will benefit from the ESG investor halo for its water business, but will be tested by the volatility of its gas distribution business, despite Peoples' regulated utility format.
- 02/13/2021
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4 Utility Stocks Set to Outpace Q4 Earnings Estimates
- Fourth-quarter earnings of ONEOK (OKE), Southern Company (SO), Exelon (EXC) and Essential Utilities (WTRG) are going to get a boost from new rates, customer growth and effective cost management.
- 02/03/2021
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3 Stocks That Could Represent Bargain Opportunities
- The three stocks listed below have underperformed the broader market recently. They are also in considerable financial distress, as represented by poor Altman Z-Scores, which indicate bankruptcy is possible within two years.
- 02/02/2021
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Aqua Pennsylvania Reaches Agreement with Willistown Township to Purchase Municipal Wastewater System
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) announced today that its Pennsylvania wastewater subsidiary has signed an asset purchase agreement (APA) with Willistown Township, Chester County to acquire the municipality's wastewater assets for $17.5 million. The pending transaction is subject to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval. Willistown serves approximately 2,300 customer-equivalents including residential and commercial connections with a system that in
- 01/28/2021
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Essential Declares March 2021 Dividend
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share, payable March 1, 2021 to all shareholders of record on Feb. 12, 2021. Essential Utilities has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends for 76 years and has increased the dividend 30 times in the last 29 years. About Essential Essential is one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., serving
- 01/27/2021
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Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q4 and Full-Year 2020
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2020 and the full year 2020 following market close on Feb. 24, 2021. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The
- 01/22/2021
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Essential Utilities Announces Retirement of Aqua Ohio President and Appointment of New Leader
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that Robert Davis will succeed Ed Kolodziej as president of the company's Aqua Ohio water and wastewater utility. Davis most recently served as director of public utilities for the City of Cleveland, where he was responsible for Cleveland Water, Cleveland Water Pollution Control and Cleveland Public Power. Kolodziej will retire from Aqua Ohio effective Feb. 12 after 10 years of service. “Ed has distinguished
- 01/20/2021
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Aqua Pennsylvania Reaches Agreement With East Whiteland Twp. to Purchase Municipal Wastewater Assets
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) announced today that its Pennsylvania wastewater subsidiary has signed an asset purchase agreement with East Whiteland Township, Chester County to acquire the municipality's wastewater assets for approximately $55 million. The pending transaction is subject to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval. East Whiteland Township's wastewater system serves approximately 8,200 customer-equivalents including residential and c
- 01/13/2021
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Essential Utilities Announces 2021 Guidance
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announces 2021 guidance including an update on the company's municipal acquisition program and ESG objectives. “Thanks to the dedicated team of Essential employees, 2020 was another strong year for operational excellence and growth despite the challenges posed by the pandemic,” said Essential Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Franklin. “As we turn to 2021, the company remains strong and dedicated to our
- 01/11/2021
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The Best Water Stocks of 2020 -- Are Any Buys for 2021?
- Here's how the 10 largest dividend-paying water utility stocks stack up.
- 12/23/2020
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Essential Utilities' Pennsylvania Wastewater Subsidiary Acquires New Garden Township Assets
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced its largest subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania, acquired the wastewater assets of New Garden Township, serving approximately 2,100 customer connections in southeast Pennsylvania's Chester County. “This purchase, like other wastewater systems we've purchased recently, is part of Aqua's efforts to do its part to strengthen wastewater infrastructure for communities in the states we serve, which means improved service
- 12/22/2020
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Growing Risks For Regulated Water Utility Investors
- Growing Risks For Regulated Water Utility Investors
- 12/21/2020
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8 Infrastructure Stocks That Will Shine In The 2021 Spotlight
- With so many changes erupting everywhere, your portfolio may benefit from infrastructure stocks. No, they're not outrageously appealing but they tend to get the job done.
- 12/11/2020
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XL Fleet Launches Pilot Program with Essential Utilities, Inc. to Electrify its Utility Fleet
- BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XL Fleet (the “Company”), a leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced that Essential Utilities, Inc. (“Essential”) (NYSE: WTRG), one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., serving approximately 5 million people across 10 states under the Aqua and Peoples brands, is launching a pilot program to electrify its two most popular commercial GM vehicle platforms with the XLH
- 12/11/2020
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Essential Utilities Inc. Announces New Communications Director
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced the appointment of Erin O'Donnell as the communications director responsible for external and internal communications for the company. She will oversee all communications activities for Aqua and Peoples. O'Donnell brings more than 18 years of utility related communications experience to Essential. She started her career with Dollar Energy Fund as a trainer for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Energy Cho
- 12/09/2020
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Essential Utilities to Announce 2021 Guidance on January 11th
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to announce 2021 guidance before markets open on Jan. 11, 2021. Management expects to provide an update on the company's financial outlook, capital investment, municipal acquisition program and ESG objectives. The company will also host a conference call with financial analysts on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen ov
- 12/07/2020
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Essential Utilities: A Buy Below $40/Share
- Essential Utilities delivered a solid 7% dividend increase in August, which along with the payout ratio indicates the sustainability of the dividend going forward. Despite a challenging operating environment, Essential Utilities experienced a mere 0.9% YTD YoY decline in adjusted income/share.
- 12/01/2020
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Colleen Arnold, President of Essential Utilities' Aqua Water and Wastewater Division, Named Woman of Distinction by Philadelphia Business Journal
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that Colleen Arnold, president of its water and wastewater utilities across the eight-state Aqua footprint, has been named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal's Women of Distinction for 2020. “I congratulate Colleen on this well-deserved honor,” said Essential Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin. “Colleen is an incredibly talented engineer and executive with a deep knowledge of water and wastewater ope
- 11/16/2020
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Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) CEO Chris Franklin on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 11/04/2020
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Recap: Essential Utilities Q3 Earnings
- Shares of Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) moved higher by 0.35% in after-market trading after the company reported Q3 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share decreased 52.08% over the past year to $0.23, which were in line with the estimate of $0.23.
- 11/03/2020
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Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q3 2020
- BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), today reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2020. Company Highlights “Our commitment to providing safe, reliable, affordable resources during these uncertain times has never been more important for our customers and the communities we serve,” said Essential Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin. The company has made donations to several nonprofits to support communities in need and enhanced the low-income a
- 11/03/2020
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