Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported quarterly EPS of $0.83, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 by $0.18 per share, or about 17.8%. Earnings also declined from $1.03 per share a year ago, indicating weaker year-over-year profitability. The miss is likely to pressure the stock, though the article contains no additional operational details or guidance.
Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported quarterly EPS of $0.83, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 by $0.18 per share, or about 17.8%. Earnings also declined from $1.03 per share a year ago, indicating weaker year-over-year profitability. The miss is likely to pressure the stock, though the article contains no additional operational details or guidance.
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