Key Takeaways WTRG posted Q2 EPS of 38 cents, up 35.7% year over year and 31% above the consensus estimate.Quarterly revenues rose 18.7% to $515M, driven by higher rates and purchased gas costs.Water revenues grew 9.9% while gas surged 38.3%, both lifted by rate hikes and rising gas costs.Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) delivered second-quarter 2025 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 38 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents by 31%.EPS improved 35.7% from the year-ago quarter’s figure ...