Essential Utilities WTRG Total debt

Total debt at other companies

Middlesex Water CompanyMSEX

$381M-46.5%

York WaterYORW

$189.36M-13.3%

Artesian ResourcesARTNA

$183.86M+4.3%

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$1.7B+22.5%

Global Water ResourcesGWRS

$133.69M+9.2%

AWK

American Water WorksAWK

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FAQ

What is Essential Utilities's total debt?

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported total debt of $8.41B in Q1 2026.

How has Essential Utilities's total debt changed year-over-year?

Essential Utilities's total debt increased by 9.3% year-over-year, from $7.69B to $8.41B.

What is the long-term trend for Essential Utilities's total debt?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Essential Utilities's total debt has grown at a 7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.66B to $8.16B.

What does total debt mean?

Total debt represents the aggregate sum of all interest-bearing financial obligations, including short-term borrowings, the current portion of long-term debt, and long-term debt instruments. It also encompasses capitalized lease liabilities and other debt-like financing arrangements that require fixed repayment schedules. This metric serves as a comprehensive indicator of a company's total financial leverage and its reliance on external capital providers.