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Dec 31, 2022
Essential Utilities Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Essential Utilities reported record financial results due to operational excellence and strategic investments.
Key Takeaways
Essential Utilities reported a strong Q4 2022, marked by increased revenues and net income, driven by rates, surcharges, and volume growth in both natural gas and water segments.
Revenues increased by 31.7% compared to the same period in 2021.
Net income reached $114.9 million, with earnings per share at $0.44.
Operations and maintenance expenses increased by 16.4%, primarily due to acquisitions and higher maintenance costs.
The company invested over $1.06 billion in infrastructure improvements in 2022.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Essential Utilities reaffirms its previously announced guidance, including its long-term guidance.
Positive Outlook
- Commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
- Extensive gas pipeline replacement.
- Purchase of renewable energy.
- Accelerated methane leak detection and repair.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Challenges Ahead
- Disruptions in the global economy
- Financial and workforce impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic
- Potential disruptions in the supply chain for raw and finished materials
- General economic business conditions
- Unfavorable weather conditions
Revenue & Expenses
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Historical Earnings Impact
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Avg. Return Before/After Earnings
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