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Essential-American Water Merger on Track to Close in Early 2027

The proposed $63 billion merger between American Water Works and Essential Utilities is progressing well through regulatory approvals. This combination will establish the largest investor-owned water utility in the United States. The deal is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2027.

American States Water (NYSE:AWR) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.17 EPS

American States Water (NYSE:AWR) announced its quarterly earnings, reporting $1.09 EPS, surpassing analyst expectations by $0.17. The utility provider also recorded revenues of $181.29 million, exceeding the $171.72 million forecast. Despite beating estimates, the company's shares traded down 0.8% to $84.75, and it increased …

Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo - SABESP (SBS) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo - SABESP (SBS) has an earnings forecast score of 9.00, ranking 1st in its industry. Analysts have set an average price target of $29.90 for SBS, with a strong buy consensus based on 4 analysts. …

Earnings Flash (AWR) American States Water Company Reports Q2 Revenue $181.3M, vs. FactSet Est of $171.7M

American States Water Company (AWR) announced its Q2 revenue reached $181.3 million, surpassing FactSet's estimated $171.7 million. The company's stock price closed at $84.94, experiencing a slight dip over the last 5 days but showing a significant year-to-date increase. American States Water Company operates …

Should Middlesex Water’s Stronger Earnings and Steady Dividend Payout Require Action From Middlesex Water (MSEX) Investors?

Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) reported strong Q2 2026 results with increased sales and net income, alongside a consistent quarterly dividend. This performance reinforces its investment narrative as a stable, income-generating regulated utility, appealing to defensive investors despite trading at a premium and facing risks …

California Water Service Group (CWT) grants 446 restricted shares to VP

California Water Service Group (CWT) Vice President, Gregory Dale Shimansky, received a grant of 446 restricted common shares on August 4, 2026, as part of the company's equity incentive plan. These shares, granted at no cash price, will vest in stages, with one-third vesting …

Earnings call transcript: Essential Utilities misses Q2 2026 estimates

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported Q2 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.38 per share on revenue of $530.9 million, missing analyst expectations of $0.41 EPS and $551.3 million revenue. Despite the miss, the company reaffirmed its 5% to 7% multi-year EPS growth target through 2027 and …

Essential Utilities, Inc. Q2 2026: Revenue $530.9M, Net income $105.7M — 10-Q Summary

Essential Utilities, Inc. reported Q2 2026 financial results with revenue of $530.9 million, an increase from $514.9 million in Q2 2025. Net income, however, decreased to $105.7 million from $107.8 million year-over-year. The company saw revenue growth driven by regulated water and natural gas …

Essential Utilities, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:WTRG)

Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) published its Q2 2026 earnings call presentation, revealing an EPS of $0.37, missing estimates by $0.02. The company's revenue for the quarter was $530.85M, a 3.10% year-over-year increase, but missed expectations by $20.45M. This article provides access to the full …

American States Water set to report as analysts stay neutral

American States Water Company is set to report its second-quarter earnings, with analysts expecting $0.93 per share on $171.6 million in revenue. The utility faces scrutiny over its premium valuation and potential dilution from a recent equity offering, despite its long history of dividend …

Essential Utilities Q2 revenue rises to $530.9 million

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported a Q2 2026 revenue of $530.9 million, a 3% increase year-over-year, with GAAP net income at $105.7 million. The company affirmed its financial guidance, increased its quarterly dividend by 5.25%, and has secured regulatory approvals in Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky …

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) posts Q2 2026 results, advances American Water merger

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) reported Q2 2026 operating revenues of $530.9 million, a 3% increase year-over-year, with GAAP net income of $105.7 million and adjusted EPS of $0.38, excluding merger costs. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 5.25% to $0.3606 per share and …

Lexington Water Plant Serving 25M Gallons a Day Wins Award

Kentucky American Water's Richmond Road Station water treatment plant in Lexington has won the 2026 Excellence in Water Plant Operations Award from the Kentucky/Tennessee Section of the American Water Works Association. The plant, which has a capacity of 25 million gallons per day, was …

Companhia de saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo - Sabesp (SBS) Expected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (SABESP) is expected to report its Q2 2026 earnings before market open on Wednesday, August 12th, with analysts forecasting earnings of $0.0899 per share and revenue of $1.2421 billion. This follows a previous quarter where …

Essential Utilities: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) reported a second-quarter profit of $105.7 million, with earnings of 37 cents per share. Adjusted for non-recurring costs, earnings were 38 cents per share. The water utility also announced revenue of $530.9 million for the period.

ETFs Investing in American States Water Company Stocks

This article lists various Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that hold American States Water Company stocks, providing details such as market value, weight, issuer, management style, focus, expense ratio, AUM, price change, relative volume, and 3-year NAV total return. It highlights how these funds can …

American States Water Raises Dividend 8.2%; Pays Sept. 2

American Water Works stock vs Essential Utilities stock: Which Is A Better Investment?

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) details merger terms and $1.39B H1 revenue

Essential Utilities, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:WTRG) 2026-08-05

Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) reported Q2 2026 GAAP EPS of $0.37 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.38, reaffirming its 5% to 7% growth target. The company invested $662 million year-to-date towards a record $1.7 billion in infrastructure improvements and approved a 5.25% increase in its …

Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record $1. ...

Essential Utilities Earnings: American Water Merger Moving Through Regulatory Approvals

American States Water (AWR) 12% Above Fair Value After Its 8.2% Dividend Increase

CWT: Regulated Returns And Expansion Into Nevada And Oregon Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have increased their price target for California Water Service Group (CWT) to $57, citing the company's regulated operations in California, its presence in other states, and planned expansion into Nevada and Oregon. The company reported strong Q2 2026 results, including a finalized 2024 …

Sei Investments Co. Has $6.80 Million Stock Holdings in H2O America $HTO

Sei Investments Co. significantly increased its stake in H2O America (NASDAQ:HTO) by 57.5% in the first quarter, now holding 115,943 shares valued at approximately $6.8 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 84.29% of the company, which recently reported strong quarterly earnings of …

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) grants director 69 fully vested RSUs

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) director Richard M. Alexander received a grant of 69 restricted stock units (RSUs) on July 31, 2026. These RSUs are fully vested upon grant but can only be redeemed after he ceases to be a director. Following this transaction, …

Earnings Flash (WTRG) Essential Utilities Inc. Reports Q2 Revenue $530.9M, vs. FactSet Est of $538.9M

Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) announced its second-quarter revenue of $530.9 million, falling short of FactSet's estimate of $538.9 million. The company's Q2 adjusted EPS was reported at $0.38 per share, which exceeded FactSet's estimate of $0.37. Essential Utilities operates regulated water, wastewater, and natural …

Global Water (NASDAQ: GWRS) awards 2 RSUs to its vice president

Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS) vice president Jonathan C. Corwin was granted 2 restricted stock units (RSUs) on July 31, 2026. Each RSU is equivalent to one share of common stock, bringing his total direct RSU holdings to 550 units. These RSUs are …

Global Water Resources (GWRS) grants 63 restricted stock units to CFO

Global Water Resources (GWRS) CFO and Corporate Secretary, Michael J. Liebman, was granted 63 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on July 31, 2026. Each RSU is equivalent to one share of common stock and becomes exercisable upon vesting, with no set expiration date. Following this …

Global Water Resources (GWRS) grants COO 32 RSUs tied to common stock

Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) reported that its Chief Operating Officer, Christopher D. Krygier, was granted 32 restricted stock units (RSUs) on July 31, 2026. These RSUs are the economic equivalent of one share of common stock each and become exercisable upon vesting. Following …

Does California Water Service Group (CWT) Pairing Higher EPS With Its 326th Dividend Reveal Its Core Strategy?

California Water Service Group (CWT) recently reported strong Q2 2026 results with increased sales and net income, alongside its 326th consecutive quarterly dividend. This combination highlights the company's focus on consistent shareholder returns, despite facing challenges like regulatory uncertainty and rising infrastructure costs for …

Essential Utilities (WTRG) Matches Q2 Earnings Estimates

Essential Utilities (WTRG) matched its Q2 earnings estimates with $0.38 per share, consistent with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and year-ago earnings. The company reported revenues of $530.85 million, exceeding the consensus estimate by 5.83%. Despite underperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date, the stock currently holds …

American Water Works Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

American Water Works Co. (AWK) shares rose 2.06% to $134.01 on Tuesday, outperforming competitors and breaking a three-day losing streak. This strong performance occurred on a positive trading day where the S&P 500 Index increased by 1.79% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained …

Global Water Resources To Go Ex-Dividend On August 17th, 2026 With 0.02533 USD Dividend Per Share

Global Water Resources will go ex-dividend on August 17th, 2026. The company plans to distribute a dividend of 0.02533 USD per share to its shareholders.

H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) CAO reports 1,154 shares withheld for RSU taxes

H2O America's CAO, Megan Mattern, reported a tax-withholding disposition of 1,154 shares of Common Stock on July 30, 2026. These shares were withheld by the issuer at $61.97 per share to cover taxes related to the vesting of previously granted Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). …

Zacks Industry Outlook Essential Utilities, American States, and California Water Service