American Water and Essential Utilities Proposed Merger Progresses with Approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

CAMDEN, N.J. and BRYN MAWR, Pa.

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Market Watch • May 12, 2026

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.

Business Wire • May 11, 2026

Essential Utilities Q1 Earnings Lag, Revenues Surpass Estimates

WTRG Q1 EPS misses estimates, but revenues jump to $862M and beat forecasts as merger approvals with American Water Works advance.

Zacks Investment Research • May 8, 2026

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,.

Business Wire • May 8, 2026

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 7, 2026

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.

Business Wire • May 6, 2026

Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates

Essential Utilities (WTRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.03 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • May 7, 2026

Analysts Estimate Essential Utilities (WTRG) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

Essential Utilities (WTRG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026

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.

Business Wire • Apr 22, 2026