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Essential Utilities: Snatch Up This Dividend Champion Now

Essential Utilities: Snatch Up This Dividend Champion Now

After the upcoming dividend reset in its ongoing merger with American Water Works, Essential Utilities' dividend growth will accelerate well beyond what it was doing independently. Joining forces with AWK, Essential Utilities will emerge as the most dominant regulated water utility in the United States. The company's S&P credit rating is set to improve from A- with a positive outlook (considering the merger) to an A grade with a stable outlook.

Jun 27, 2026 03:30 AM • seekingalpha.com
Essential Utilities Thinks Globally and Acts Locally by Improving Communities During Month-Long 2026 Earth Day Celebration

Essential Utilities Thinks Globally and Acts Locally by Improving Communities During Month-Long 2026 Earth Day Celebration

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) successfully concluded its fifth annual Essential Earth Day campaign, a 30-day effort dedicated to environmental stewardship and community engagement. This year's effort resulted in record-breaking achievements, reaffirming Essential's commitment to protecting the environment and safeguarding natural resources. Donated nearly $1.3 million in grants supporting dozens of organizations working on environmental projects and STEM.

May 11, 2026 03:00 AM • businesswire.com
Essential Utilities Marks Drinking Water Week 2026 With Record Infrastructure Investment, Industry-Leading Compliance

Essential Utilities Marks Drinking Water Week 2026 With Record Infrastructure Investment, Industry-Leading Compliance

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week (May 3–9, 2026), the annual observance led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) that recognizes the critical role safe, clean drinking water plays in public health and quality of life. As the company marks this year's celebration, Essential Utilities reflects on a year of record performance through its water utility, Aqua – delivering safe,.

May 08, 2026 03:00 AM • businesswire.com
Essential Utilities Reports Q1 2026 Results

Essential Utilities Reports Q1 2026 Results

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Company Highlights “Through continued strong operating performance, a focus on cost control, and making investments designed to improve customer experience, we expect another strong year in 2026. While our team is preparing for our merger with American Water, expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, our primary focus remains on operating the company wi.

May 06, 2026 01:20 PM • businesswire.com
American Water and Essential Utilities Receive Kentucky Public Service Commission Approval for Proposed Merger

American Water and Essential Utilities Receive Kentucky Public Service Commission Approval for Proposed Merger

CAMDEN, N.J. & BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) (“American Water”) and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (“Essential Utilities”) today announced that the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the companies' proposed merger, marking the first regulatory approval obtained in the path toward completing the combination of the two companies. The Kentucky PSC's approval follows the overwhelming approval of the transaction by sharehol.

Apr 22, 2026 02:50 PM • businesswire.com
Essential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Q1 2026

Essential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Q1 2026

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for quarter ended March 31, 2026, prior to market opening on May 7, 2026. The company's conference call with financial analysts will take place on May 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live, so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to Essential.co and following the link for Investors. The conference call will be archived in the Investor R.

Apr 16, 2026 03:00 AM • businesswire.com
Top 25 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For April 2026

Top 25 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For April 2026

I present an expanded Top 25 High-Yield dividend stock watchlist for April 2026, targeting quality, value, and long-term return potential. The selected stocks average a 3.86% dividend yield and a projected 19.07% future CAGR, with ~34% average undervaluation per dividend yield theory. Subsets highlight opportunities in high yield (e.g., Campbell's at 7%), fast dividend growth (Autoliv, 38.15%), and deep value (Nike, -63.81% undervalued).

Apr 04, 2026 05:42 PM • seekingalpha.com

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