Essential Utilities WTRG Operating margin

Operating margin at other companies

Middlesex Water CompanyMSEX

28.1%0.0pp

York WaterYORW

36.6%-0.3pp

Artesian ResourcesARTNA

24.8%+0.1pp

California Water Service GroupCWT

17%-1.2pp

AWK

American Water WorksAWK

36.5%-0.1pp

Global Water ResourcesGWRS

11.1%-6.4pp

FAQ

What is Essential Utilities's operating margin?

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported operating margin of 35% in Q1 2026.

How has Essential Utilities's operating margin changed year-over-year?

Essential Utilities's operating margin decreased by 8.8% year-over-year, from 38.4% to 35%.

What is the long-term trend for Essential Utilities's operating margin?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Essential Utilities's operating margin has grown at a 4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 29.7% to 37.2%.

What does operating margin mean?

Operating income as a percentage of revenue (trailing twelve months). Captures profitability from core operations after both cost of revenue and operating expenses, but before interest and taxes.