NYSE:WTRGWater Utilities
Essential Utilities (WTRG) Margin Compression Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative
Essential Utilities (WTRG) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$861.8 million and basic EPS of US$0.79, against a backdrop where trailing 12 month revenue stood at about US$2.6 billion and EPS was US$1.97, alongside a clear step down in earnings over the most recent year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$783.6 million in Q1 2025 to US$861.8 million in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$1.03 to US$0.79 over the same period, presenting a picture in which investors are...