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Revenue: US$514.9m (up 19% from 2Q 2024).
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Net income: US$107.8m (up 43% from 2Q 2024).
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Profit margin: 21% (up from 17% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.
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EPS: US$0.39 (up from US$0.28 in 2Q 2024).
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 10%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 28%.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.3% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in the US.
Performance of the American Water Utilities industry.
The company’s shares are up 2.9% from a week ago.
It’s necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We’ve identified 2 warning signs with Essential Utilities (at least 1 which is a bit concerning), and understanding them should be part of your investment process.
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