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Essential Utilities (WTRG) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported revenue of $508M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +7% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 37.9%, net earnings $104M (20.4% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $508M | -4% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $193M | -0.3% | +14% |
| Net earnings | $104M | -2% | +13% |
| Operating cash flow | $229M | -29% | -1% |
What changed
Revenue was $508.3M in Q3 2026, up 7% year over year and down 4% from the previous quarter. Regulated Water was the largest line at 62% of revenue. Regulated Natural Gas added $14.1M year over year (up 13%), 45% of the total change.
Operating profit was $192.7M, a 37.9% margin (up 2.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 73% reached operating profit, above the 36% margin then. Total costs grew 3% against revenue growth of 7%. Net earnings were $103.8M, up 13% year over year. The effective tax rate was 6.0%.
Operating cash flow was $229.2M (down 1% year over year), 221% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $114.3M of depreciation and amortization and $2.9M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $435.6M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$206.4M.
Questions
What was Essential Utilities' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported revenue of $508M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +7% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before.
Was Essential Utilities profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $193M (37.9% of revenue) and net earnings $104M.