Sep 30, 2023

Essential Utilities Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Reported strong execution and financial performance, remaining on track to meet 2023 guidance.

Key Takeaways

Essential Utilities reported a strong third quarter with net income of $80.1 million, compared to $68.6 million in the same quarter of 2022. Earnings per share were $0.30, up from $0.26 in the third quarter of 2022. Revenues were $411.3 million, a decrease compared to $434.6 million in the third quarter of 2022, primarily due to lower purchased gas costs and decreased volume from the regulated water segment.

Net income increased to $80.1 million compared to $68.6 million in the same quarter of 2022.

Earnings per share rose to $0.30, up from $0.26 in the third quarter of 2022.

Revenues were $411.3 million, a decrease from $434.6 million in the third quarter of 2022.

The company reaffirms its long-term guidance.

Total Revenue
$411M
Previous year: $435M
-5.4%
EPS
$0.3
Previous year: $0.26
+15.4%
Gross Profit
$248M
Previous year: $231M
+7.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$8.51M
Previous year: $23.4M
-63.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$144M
Total Assets
$16.4B
Previous year: $15.3B
+7.5%

Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities

Forward Guidance

Essential reaffirms its published 2023 guidance, including its long-term guidance, and reaffirms ESG Guidance and Commitments.

Positive Outlook

  • Reaffirms commitment to substantially reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
  • Plans to achieve these reductions through extensive gas pipeline replacement.
  • Plans to achieve these reductions through the purchase of renewable energy.
  • Plans to achieve these reductions through accelerated methane leak detection and repair.
  • Essential also remains committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to ensure the diversity of its employees and suppliers reflects the diversity of its customer population.