Essential Utilities Inc. reported net income of $92.1 million and earnings per share of $0.33 for the third quarter of 2025, compared to $69.4 million and $0.25 per share in the same period of 2024. The increase was driven by higher rates in both business segments and the absence of a prior year credit to bad debt expense, partially offset by higher depreciation, amortization, interest, and operations and maintenance expenses. The company expects to achieve GAAP earnings per share above its previous 2025 guidance range of $2.07-$2.11 due to non-recurring benefits and reaffirmed its long-term guidance. Essential invested $983 million in the first nine months of 2025 and is on track to invest $1.4 to $1.5 billion in infrastructure for the year. Key business developments include a $26 million investment in a major data center in Western Pennsylvania and an agreement to combine with American Water.
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