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Essential Utilities (WTRG) operating margin by quarter
Essential Utilities' operating margin was 37.9% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +1.5 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 32.5% (Q4 2025) to 43.2% (Q1 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 37.9% | +1.5 pts | +2.3 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 36.4% | +0.4 pts | +0.4 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 36.0% | +3.6 pts | -7.2 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 32.5% | -3.1 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 35.6% | -0.4 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 36.0% | -7.3 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 43.2% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Essential Utilities, Q3 2026: revenue $508M (+7% year over year), operating margin 37.9%, net earnings $104M, operating cash flow $229M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Essential Utilities' operating margin?
Essential Utilities' operating margin was 37.9% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +1.5 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Essential Utilities' operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 32.5% (Q4 2025) to 43.2% (Q1 2025).