Essential Utilities, Inc. — Financial Data
Annual figures from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K)
These figures are extracted directly from XBRL-tagged financial statements that Essential Utilities, Inc. filed with the SEC as part of its annual 10-K reports. XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a structured data format the SEC requires for machine-readable financial disclosures. Values shown are as reported — negative figures indicate a loss and are shown in red.
Revenue
Total revenue from all business activities — the top line of the income statement. Represents all money earned before any expenses are deducted.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.47B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.09B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.05B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.29B | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.88B | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $1.46B | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $226.04M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $243.63M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $218.89M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $201.13M | Feb 28, 2020 |
Net Income
The bottom-line profit — what remains after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and other costs are deducted. A negative value means the company reported a net loss for the year.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $616.37M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $595.31M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $498.23M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $465.24M | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $431.61M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $284.85M | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $64.23M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $88.49M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $54.90M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $16.92M | Feb 28, 2020 |
Operating Income
Profit from core business operations before interest expense and income taxes (also known as EBIT). Excludes non-operating items, making it a cleaner measure of operational efficiency than net income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $920.95M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $757.67M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $692.10M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $661.19M | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $602.71M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $434.69M | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $85.30M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $106.47M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $80.95M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $67.44M | Feb 28, 2020 |
Operating Cash Flow
Cash generated from core business operations — a more reliable measure of financial health than net income because it strips out non-cash items like depreciation and one-time charges.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.01B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $770.34M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $933.59M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $600.31M | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $644.68M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $508.02M | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $338.52M | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $368.52M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $381.32M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $396.16M | Feb 26, 2019 |
Capital Expenditures (Capex)
Cash spent on acquiring or upgrading physical assets — property, equipment, and infrastructure. High capex businesses include manufacturing, telecom, and energy companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $495.74M | Feb 26, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $478.09M | Feb 26, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $383.00M | Feb 26, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2015 | $364.69M | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2014 | $328.61M | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2013 | $307.91M | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2012 | $347.10M | Feb 24, 2017 |
| FY2015 | Dec 31, 2011 | $324.36M | Feb 26, 2016 |
| FY2014 | Dec 31, 2010 | $306.22M | Feb 27, 2015 |
| FY2013 | Dec 31, 2009 | $266.19M | Mar 3, 2014 |
Total Assets
The total value of everything the company owns or controls — cash, investments, receivables, property, equipment, and intangibles. Reported as of fiscal year end.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $19.46B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $18.03B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $16.84B | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $15.72B | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $14.66B | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $13.71B | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $9.36B | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $6.96B | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $6.33B | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $6.16B | Feb 26, 2019 |
Stockholders Equity
The net worth attributable to shareholders: total assets minus total liabilities. Also called book value. Can be negative if liabilities exceed assets, which is common in capital-intensive industries.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $6.86B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $6.20B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $5.90B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2022 | $5.38B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2021 | $5.18B | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $4.68B | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $3.88B | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $2.01B | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.96B | Feb 26, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.85B | Feb 28, 2018 |
Goodwill
An intangible asset representing the premium paid above fair value when acquiring another company. A large goodwill balance signals a history of acquisitions at premium prices.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.35B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.34B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.34B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.34B | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $2.34B | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $2.32B | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $63.82M | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $52.73M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $42.23M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $42.21M | Feb 26, 2019 |
Retained Earnings
Cumulative net income kept by the company rather than distributed as dividends. A growing retained earnings balance indicates consistent profitability; a deficit indicates cumulative losses.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.28B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $1.95B | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $1.71B | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $1.53B | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.43B | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $1.26B | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.21B | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.17B | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.13B | Feb 26, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.03B | Feb 28, 2018 |
Cash & Equivalents
Highly liquid assets the company holds — cash on hand, bank balances, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less. A key indicator of short-term financial health.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $34.78M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $9.16M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $4.61M | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $11.40M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $3.63M | Feb 26, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $4.20M | Feb 26, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $3.76M | Feb 26, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2015 | $3.23M | Feb 26, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2014 | $4.14M | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2013 | $5.06M | Feb 24, 2017 |
Long-Term Debt
Debt obligations due more than one year from the balance sheet date — bonds, term loans, and notes payable. High long-term debt relative to equity can signal elevated financial leverage.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2022 | $3.06B | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $3.06B | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $3.01B | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.89B | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.60B | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.46B | Feb 26, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.25B | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | $1.19B | Feb 24, 2017 |
| FY2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | $1.12B | Feb 26, 2016 |
| FY2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | $1.10B | Feb 27, 2015 |
EPS (Basic)
Net income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding. Basic EPS does not account for dilutive securities like options or convertible bonds — use diluted EPS for a more conservative view.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 2 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 2 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 1 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 1 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 1 | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | 1 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | 0 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | 0 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 28, 2020 |
EPS (Diluted)
Net income divided by the fully diluted share count — including all potential shares from options, warrants, and convertible instruments. The more conservative and widely cited EPS figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 2 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 2 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 1 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 1 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 1 | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | 1 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | 0 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | 0 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 28, 2020 |
Shares Outstanding
Total common shares issued and held by all shareholders, excluding treasury shares. Combined with market price gives market capitalization.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | 177.71M | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | 177.39M | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2015 | 176.54M | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2014 | 176.75M | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2013 | 176.75M | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2012 | 175.21M | Feb 24, 2017 |
| FY2015 | Dec 31, 2011 | 173.52M | Feb 26, 2016 |
| FY2014 | Dec 31, 2010 | 172.22M | Feb 27, 2015 |
| FY2013 | Dec 31, 2009 | 170.61M | Mar 3, 2014 |
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2008 | 135.37M | Feb 28, 2013 |
Dividends Paid
Cash dividends distributed to common shareholders during the period. Shown as a positive value despite being a cash outflow in the SEC filing.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $373.82M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $346.39M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $316.81M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $288.63M | Feb 27, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $258.65M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $232.57M | Mar 1, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $188.51M | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $150.74M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $140.66M | Feb 28, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $130.92M | Feb 26, 2019 |