Essential Utilities Inc. today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3426 per share, payable on March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 9, 2026. This marks the company’s 80th consecutive year of quarterly cash distributions and its 35th dividend increase over the last 34 years, underscoring management’s commitment to returning capital to investors through a reliable, growing payout.

In the third quarter, Essential Utilities reported year-over-year revenue growth of 10% and a 32.7% increase in net income, driven by regulatory rate adjustments across its water, wastewater and natural gas operations and disciplined cost management. With service to approximately 5.5 million customers in nine states under the Aqua and Peoples brands, the pending merger with American Water is expected to deliver operating leverage, accelerate earnings per share growth and enhance regulatory credibility, positioning the combined entity for more robust dividend trajectory and sustainable cash flow generation.