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title: "WTRG: Q2 2026 delivered revenue growth, higher dividend, and progress on the American Water merger"
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description: "Q2 2026 saw 3% revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $0.38, with strong infrastructure investment and a 5.25% dividend increase. Regulatory approvals for the American Water merger are progressing, and long-term EPS growth of 5–7% CAGR is reaffirmed.Original document: Essential Utilities, Inc. [WTRG] SEC 8-K Current Report — Aug. 5 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# WTRG: Q2 2026 delivered revenue growth, higher dividend, and progress on the American Water merger

Q2 2026 saw 3% revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $0.38, with strong infrastructure investment and a 5.25% dividend increase. Regulatory approvals for the American Water merger are progressing, and long-term EPS growth of 5–7% CAGR is reaffirmed.

Original document: Essential Utilities, Inc. \[WTRG\] SEC 8-K Current Report — Aug. 5 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source.

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