Essential Utilities, Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →Essential Utilities operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the United States through two segments: Regulated Water and Regulated Natural Gas. The company serves approximately 5.5 million residential water, commercial water, fire protection, industrial water, wastewater, and other water and utility customers across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and Kentucky under the Aqua and Peoples brands.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Essential Utilities is pursuing a transformative merger with American Water Works to create a regulated water and wastewater utility serving 4.7 million connections across 17 states. The company maintains a strong dividend track record with 80 years of consecutive quarterly cash dividends and 35 dividend increases over the last 34 years.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Essential Utilities competes with American Water Works Company and Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. in the regulated water utility sector. The regulated utility industry is consolidating, with Essential's merger with American Water representing a strategic response to achieve greater scale, operational efficiency, and capital access in a mature, capital-intensive industry.
Industry Context
Essential Utilities, Inc. operates in Regulated Water, Wastewater & Natural Gas Utilities.
Key facts
Founded: 1886 · Headquarters: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · Revenue: $2.38B · Market cap: $14.8B