Essential Utilities Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Essential Utilities posted total revenue of $604.4 million in Q4 2024, marking a 26.1% increase year-over-year. The company achieved net income of $184.8 million and EPS of $0.67, reflecting a 34% increase compared to Q4 2023. Growth was driven by regulatory recoveries, increased water and natural gas volume, and successful rate adjustments.
Q4 2024 revenue grew 26.1% year-over-year to $604.4 million.
Net income reached $184.8 million, up from $135.5 million in Q4 2023.
EPS increased by 34% to $0.67 per share.
Regulated water and natural gas segments saw strong performance driven by rate adjustments and volume growth.
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Forward Guidance
Essential Utilities projects continued earnings growth in 2025 with an EPS guidance range of $2.07 - $2.11. The company expects to invest $1.4 - $1.5 billion in infrastructure and expand its water and natural gas segments.
Positive Outlook
- Expected 2025 EPS guidance of $2.07 - $2.11.
- Planned $1.4 - $1.5 billion investment in infrastructure improvements.
- Regulated water segment rate base expected to grow at 6% CAGR through 2029.
- Regulated natural gas segment rate base projected to grow at 11% CAGR through 2029.
- Continued focus on PFAS remediation and infrastructure modernization.
Challenges Ahead
- Higher depreciation and interest expenses could impact profitability.
- Potential regulatory hurdles in rate approval processes.
- Macroeconomic factors may influence customer demand and pricing.
- Equity issuance planned in 2025 may dilute existing shareholders.
- Weather-related variability remains a risk despite stabilization mechanisms.