05:40 PM EST, 02/26/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Essential Utilities ( WTRG ) reported Q4 net income late Wednesday of $0.67 per diluted share, up from $0.50 a year earlier.

Three analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.68.

Revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 rose to $604.4 million from $479.4 million a year earlier.

Three analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $643.2 million.

Essential Utilities ( WTRG ) affirmed 2025 EPS guidance of $2.07 to $2.11. Four analysts project $2.12.