# Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG)

**Exchange:** NYSE  
**Sector:** Utilities  
**Market cap:** $10.42B  
**Price:** $37.14 (-1.14%)

> Essential Utilities Inc. is a regulated utilities company that operates water, wastewater, and natural gas services across multiple states in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, including the Aqua brand for water and wastewater operations and the Peoples brand for natural gas distribution, it delivers essential infrastructure services to residential, commercial, and municipal customers. The company maintains regulated water and wastewater systems, providing drinking water distribution, treatment, and collection services, while its natural gas segment focuses on safe and reliable distribution networks. Essential Utilities Inc. emphasizes infrastructure investment, including pipe replacements, treatment facility upgrades, and system expansions through operating and maintenance contracts. It serves communities in states such as Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois, and Virginia, acting as a key provider of life-sustaining resources. Headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, with natural gas operations based in Pittsburgh, the company supports environmental stewardship by protecting natural lands and watersheds integral to its operations.

## Income Statement (Annual, USD)

| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Gross Profit | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS (dil.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 | $2.47B | — | $921M | $616M | — |
| 2024 | $2.09B | — | $758M | $595M | — |
| 2023 | $2.05B | — | $692M | $498M | — |
| 2022 | $2.29B | — | $661M | $465M | — |
| 2021 | $1.88B | — | $603M | $432M | — |
| 2020 | $1.46B | — | $435M | $285M | — |
| 2019 | $890M | — | $340M | $225M | — |
| 2018 | $838M | — | $323M | $192M | — |
| 2017 | $810M | — | $334M | $240M | — |
| 2016 | $820M | — | $333M | $234M | — |
| 2015 | $814M | — | $321M | $202M | — |
| 2014 | $780M | — | $314M | $233M | — |
| 2013 | $762M | — | $302M | $221M | — |
| 2012 | $751M | — | $318M | $197M | — |
| 2011 | $681M | — | $281M | $143M | — |

## Balance Sheet (Annual, USD)

| Fiscal Year | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Equity | Cash | Long-term Debt |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 | $19.46B | — | $6.86B | $35M | $8.11B |
| 2024 | $18.03B | — | $6.20B | $9M | $7.37B |
| 2023 | $16.84B | — | $5.90B | $5M | $6.83B |
| 2022 | $15.72B | — | $5.38B | $11M | $3.06B |
| 2021 | $14.66B | — | $5.18B | $11M | $3.06B |
| 2020 | $13.71B | — | $4.68B | $5M | $3.01B |
| 2019 | $9.36B | — | $3.88B | $1.87B | $1.89B |
| 2018 | $6.96B | — | $2.01B | $4M | $1.60B |
| 2017 | $6.33B | — | $1.96B | $4M | $1.46B |
| 2016 | $6.16B | — | $1.85B | $4M | $1.25B |
| 2015 | $5.72B | — | $1.73B | $3M | $1.19B |
| 2014 | $5.38B | — | $1.66B | $4M | $1.12B |
| 2013 | $5.03B | — | $1.53B | $5M | $1.10B |
| 2012 | $4.83B | — | $1.39B | $6M | $1.00B |
| 2011 | $4.35B | — | $1.25B | $8M | $1.00B |

## Cash Flow (Annual, USD)

| Fiscal Year | Operating Cash Flow | CapEx | Free Cash Flow |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 | $1.01B | — | — |
| 2024 | $770M | — | — |
| 2023 | $934M | — | — |
| 2022 | $600M | — | — |
| 2021 | $645M | — | — |
| 2020 | $508M | — | — |
| 2019 | $339M | — | — |
| 2018 | $369M | $496M | -$127M |
| 2017 | $381M | $478M | -$97M |
| 2016 | $396M | $383M | $13M |
| 2015 | $371M | $365M | $6M |
| 2014 | $365M | $329M | $36M |
| 2013 | $366M | $308M | $58M |
| 2012 | $368M | $347M | $21M |
| 2011 | $367M | $324M | $42M |

Source: [CompaniesByCap](https://companiesbycap.com/company/WTRG)