Aqua America Company Profile (NYSE:WTR)

Aqua America trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WTR."

Aqua America announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.2047 per share on Friday, September 1st. This represents a $0.82 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.32%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 14th. This is a positive change from Aqua America's previous quarterly dividend of $0.19. View Aqua America's Dividend History.

Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.34. The firm had revenue of $203.40 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $208.28 million. Aqua America had a return on equity of 12.51% and a net margin of 28.59%. Aqua America's revenue was down .2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.33 earnings per share. View Aqua America's Earnings History.

Aqua America is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October, 31st 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Aqua America.

Aqua America updated its FY17 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.34-1.39 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.36.

5 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Aqua America's stock. Their predictions range from $32.00 to $40.00. On average, they expect Aqua America's share price to reach $36.67 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Aqua America.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Aqua America stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Aqua America already expanded its customer base through acquisitions during the first half of 2017. It aims to increase its customer level by 1.5-2% in 2017 through strategic acquisitions and organic initiatives. Rate hikes are boosting its earnings and the company is continuing with its infrastructural strengthening initiatives.The company aims to make capital investments of over $450 million in 2017, which is part of an ambitious investment target of more than $1.2 billion in the 2017-2019 period. Year to date Aqua America's return was marginally lower than the industry it belongs to. However, Aqua America, like other water utilities runs the risk of contamination of water sources, which could raise its operating costs while fluctuating weather conditions might dampen demand for water." (10/12/2017)
• 2. Robert W. Baird analysts commented, "Q4 results missed our/consensus revenue estimates but beat our EPS estimates, and the company reaffirmed 2017 guidance. Importantly, WTR achieved its 2016 investment (>$350M) and customer growth targets. Additionally, WTR continues to see revenue expansion through rate increases and infrastructure charges, although revenue growth was offset by the sale of market-based businesses in Q4. We continue to wait for a clearer path to earnings growth before becoming more constructive." (2/23/2017)

Some companies that are related to Aqua America include Enersis Americas S.A. (ENIA), Red Electrica Corporacion SA (RDEIY), Suez Environnement SA (SZEVY), Emera (EMA), Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT), Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW), Huaneng Power International (HNP), Centrica PLC (CNA), Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), CPFL Energia S.A. (CPL), NiSource (NI), UGI Corporation (UGI), NRG Energy (NRG), Vistra Energy Corp. (VST), United Utilities Group PLC (UUGRY), Westar Energy (WR), Enel Generacion Chile SA (EOCC) and The AES Corporation (AES).

Aqua America's management team includes the folowing people:

• Christopher H. Franklin, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
• David P. Smeltzer, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
• Richard Scott Fox, Chief Operating Officer
• Daniel J. Schuller Ph.D., Executive Vice President - Strategy, Corporate Development
• Robert A. Rubin, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller
• Christopher P. Luning, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
• William C. Ross, Senior Vice President - Engineering and Environmental Affairs
• Nicholas DeBenedictis, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
• Richard H. Glanton, Lead Independent Director
• Carolyn Jeanne Burke, Independent Director

Aqua America's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Crow Point Partners LLC (0.01%), Park National Corp OH (0.01%) and Eqis Capital Management Inc. (0.00%). Company insiders that own Aqua America stock include Chris Franklin, David Smeltzer, Nicholas Debenedictis, Richard H Glanton, Richard Scott Fox, Robert A Rubin and William C Ross. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Aqua America.

Aqua America's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Park National Corp OH. Company insiders that have sold Aqua America stock in the last year include Richard H Glanton, Richard Scott Fox and Robert A Rubin. View Insider Buying and Selling for Aqua America.

Aqua America's stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Crow Point Partners LLC and Eqis Capital Management Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Aqua America.

Shares of Aqua America can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of Aqua America stock can currently be purchased for approximately $35.30.