Essential Utilities reports Q2 EPS 34c, consensus 34c

Reports Q2 revenue $436.7M, consensus $469M. “We are pleased to report strong results for the first half of the year. Despite the weather challenges early in the year, we continue our track record of delivering strong financial results through significant and continuous investment in improvements for our customers, supplemented by a steady stream of acquisition of water and wastewater utilities,” said Essential Utilities Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Franklin. “As an industry leading water, wastewater, and natural gas utility, we remain committed to our mission while providing long-term value to our customers, shareholders and employees.”