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News articleYahoo Finance· February 25, 2026

Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Full Year 2025

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Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Full Year 2025 Earnings per share increases to $2.20 for Full Year 2025 Record $1.4 billion invested in infrastructure during the year Shareholder approval secured for announced merger with American Water BRYN MAWR, Pa., February 25, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Uti…
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  • With shareholder approval of merger with American Water, company is well-positioned to deliver for stakeholders for generations to come

    80% confidence
  • Merger with American Water remains on track for closing in the first quarter of 2027

    80% confidence
  • Team achieved excellence in operations, continuing to execute $450 million PFAS capital plan and exceeding Intelis gas meter installation goal

    80% confidence
  • Pipeline of potential water and wastewater municipal acquisitions represents approximately 400,000 total customers

    80% confidence
  • Anticipated growth in long-term earnings per share at a compounded annual growth rate of 5 to 7% from adjusted 2024 earnings per share of $1.97 for three-year period through 2027

    80% confidence
  • 2025 was truly a banner year for the company

    80% confidence
  • In 2026, regulated infrastructure investments are expected to be $1.7 billion

    80% confidence
  • Company has multiyear plan to ensure that finished water does not exceed federal maximum contaminant level of six EPA-regulated PFAS chemicals

    80% confidence

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