财务数据和关键指标变化 - 营业收入下降,主要是由于天然气商品价格下降和天气较往年偏暖导致天然气业务收入下降 [29][30] - 运营费用增加,主要是由于生产成本和员工相关费用增加、新收购系统带来的费用增加以及其他费用增加 [39][40][41][42][43] - 每股收益为$0.28,去年同期为$0.34,主要受到天气因素的不利影响 [46] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 - 水务业务收入增加了$15百万,主要来自于费率调整和增长 [33] - 天然气业务收入减少,主要是由于天气较往年偏暖导致用量下降 [30][37] - 公司预计2024年水务和天然气业务的年化复合增长率分别为8%和10% [65] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 宾夕法尼亚州6月末天气异常炎热,导致7月水务收入有所增加 [35][36][110][111] - 德克萨斯州、俄亥俄州和伊利诺斯州的水务用量较去年同期有所下降 [35] 公司战略和发展方向及行业竞争 - 公司继续推进收购计划,已签署6个收购协议,预计将增加215,000个客户当量 [58][59] - 公司预计未来5年内将投资约$7.2十亿用于管网基础设施建设 [63] - 公司预计未来5年内通过收购和有机增长,水务和污水业务客户将以2%-3%的年均增长率增长 [66] - 公司正在与宾夕法尼亚州政府就DELCORA收购事宜进行沟通,并对最终完成交易保持乐观态度 [90][91][92][93][94][95][96] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 管理层表示,尽管第二季度受到天气因素的不利影响,但公司全年业绩仍有望达到此前指引区间 [47][48][49] - 管理层对宾夕法尼亚州政府近期出台的收购规则改革表示乐观,认为这将有助于简化收购流程,促进行业整合 [12][13][14][60][61] 其他重要信息 - 公司董事会决定将股息增加6%,延续了33年的年度增长记录 [11] - 公司预计2024年将通过ATM计划发行约$2.5亿新股 [50][84][87] - 公司已获得约$1.33亿的0%或低息贷款和$5900万补助,用于支持基础设施建设 [21][22] - 公司预计将从PFOS污染相关诉讼中获得约$1亿的赔偿 [22] 问答环节重要的提问和回答 问题1 **Ryan Connors 提问** 宾夕法尼亚州政府对收购规则的立法改革进展如何 [68] **Christopher Franklin 回答** 公司认为立法改革不太可能在近期内完成全面的法规废除,但有望达成一些折中方案,如对"公共利益"的定义等进行修订 [69][70][71] 问题2 **Durgesh Chopra 提问** PFOS污染问题的最新进展如何 [80] **Christopher Franklin 回答** 公司正在与各州监管机构密切沟通,确保能够按时完成PFOS污染治理工作,并有望获得监管层的支持和成本回收 [81][82] 问题3 **Michael Gaugler 提问** 公司三四季度的业绩走势如何 [99][100][101][102][103] **Daniel Schuller 回答** 三季度业绩可能超出市场预期,四季度则可能低于预期,主要是由于去年同期的一次性因素影响 [99][100][101][102][103]

Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) delivered second-quarter 2024 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 28 cents, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 30 cents by 6.7%. The bottom line also missed the year-ago quarter's earnings of 34 cents by 17.6%. The year-over-year decline in earnings was due to the impact of weather, which was warmer than normal, lowering demand for utility services and increasing expenses. Total Revenues Operating revenues of $434.4 million lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $ ...

财务业绩 - 公司2024年第二季度每股收益为0.28美元，受天气影响[4] - 公司2024年上半年净收入为3.412亿美元，同比增长20.7%[8] - 公司2024年上半年营业收入为10.465亿美元，同比下降10.0%，主要由于购气成本下降[9] - 公司2024年第二季度营业收入为4.344亿美元，同比下降0.5%[36] - 2024年上半年营业收入为10.465亿美元，同比下降10.0%[36] - 2024年第二季度净收入为7,538.5万美元，同比下降17.4%[39] - 2024年上半年净收入为3.412亿美元，同比增长20.7%[39] - 2024年第二季度每股基本收益为0.28美元，同比下降20.0%[40] - 2024年上半年每股基本收益为1.25美元，同比增长16.8%[40] 资产负债情况 - 2024年6月30日公司净固定资产为125.191亿美元，较2023年12月31日增加3.5%[44] - 2024年6月30日公司总资产为172.521亿美元，较2023年12月31日增加2.4%[44] - 2024年6月30日公司总权益为61.632亿美元，较2023年12月31日增加4.5%[45] - 2024年6月30日公司长期债务为70.109亿美元，较2023年12月31日增加2.7%[45] 运营情况 - 公司将季度股息率提高6.0%[10] - 公司2024年上半年运营维护费用为2.794亿美元，同比增加2.9%[9] - 公司2024年计划投资13亿至14亿美元用于改善水和天然气基础设施[16] - 公司2024年至2028年计划投资约72亿美元用于改善水和天然气系统[13] - 公司计划通过收购方式增加约40万客户[15] - 公司预计2024年水务业务客户基数将以2-3%的年均增长率增长[16] 可持续发展 - 公司计划到2035年将范围1和范围2温室气体排放量减少60%[17][18]

Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when Essential Utilities (WTRG) reports results for the quarter ended June 2024. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on August ...

Essential Utilities, Inc.’s (WTRG) unit Aqua Pennsylvania has secured $77.5 million in low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). This loan will fund 21 projects over the next three years to replace old water mains and install new fire hydrants.  The funds will assist in the upgradation of 133,400 feet of water mains and the installation of about 80 new fire hydrants. The reduced water loss will lower operating costs. The installation of new fire hydrants will e ...

Dragon ClawsEssential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) is a water and natural gas utility that currently offers a dividend yield over 3% along with stable earnings per share growth. At a P/E of 19.5, it is priced well below its own historical valuation averages. Essential Utilities is well worth a look for investors seeking to reallocate funds from short-term treasuries or money markets in anticipation of federal interest rate cuts later this year. Investment Thesis Essential Utilities, formerly known as Aqua Amer ...

Essential Utilities, Inc.’s (WTRG) rising earnings estimates and customer growth through strategic asset acquisitions make it a great investment in the utility sector. The increasing water demand is also likely to boost the company’s performance.Currently, the company carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Let’s look at the factors that are driving the stock.Growth ProjectionsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for WTRG’s 2024 and 2025 earnings indicates year-over-year growth of 5.91% and 6.94%, respectively.The company’s ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) S QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 £ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition period from_______________ to _______________ Commission File Number 1-6659 ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter ...

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 Q ...

Exhibit 99.1 Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q1 2024 Earnings per share of $0.97 for Q1 2024 vs. $0.72 for Q1 2023 Closes sale of non-core energy projects BRYN MAWR, PA (May 2, 2024) – 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 ...