Aqua America Company Profile (NYSE:WTR)

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

Aqua America declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 16th will be given 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 2.43%. 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) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.34. The firm earned $203.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $208.28 million. Aqua America had a net margin of 28.59% and a return on equity of 12.51%. Aqua America's revenue for the quarter was down .2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.33 EPS. View Aqua America's Earnings History.

Aqua America is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, October, 30th 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Aqua America.

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

4 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Aqua America's shares. Their predictions range from $32.00 to $36.00. On average, they anticipate Aqua America's stock price to reach $34.00 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’s shares have outperformed the broader industry’s return in the last six months. Aqua America expects its customer base to expand 1.5%-2% in 2017 from 2016 levels, driven by acquisitions and organic initiatives. Its extensive network of water and wastewater systems, continuous investments in regulated assets and strategic acquisitions will boost its performance in the long run. However, Aqua America like other water utilities runs the inherent risk of contamination of water sources, which could raise its operating costs, while fluctuating weather conditions might dampen demand for water. In addition, securing essential funds for growth projects at a favorable rate could pose challenges for this capital-intensive utility post the interest rate hike. " (7/13/2017)
• 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 Red Electrica Corporacion SA (RDEIY), Enersis Americas S.A. (ENIA), Suez Environnement SA (SZEVY), Centrica PLC (CNA), Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW), Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT), Emera (EMA), Huaneng Power International (HNP), Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), CPFL Energia S.A. (CPL), NiSource (NI), Scana Corporation (SCG), UGI Corporation (UGI), United Utilities Group PLC (UUGRY), Vistra Energy Corp. (VST), NRG Energy (NRG), The AES Corporation (AES) and VimpelCom (VEON).

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 many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.69%), BlackRock Inc. (8.55%), State Street Corp (5.48%), Pictet Asset Management Ltd. (2.39%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.51%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.17%). 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 State Street Corp, MML Investors Services LLC, SG Americas Securities LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citadel Advisors LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, BlackRock Inc. and Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY. 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 purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Pictet Asset Management Ltd., Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Vanguard Group Inc., Kennedy Capital Management Inc., Forsta AP Fonden, Principal Financial Group Inc., BRYN MAWR TRUST Co and Cambridge Trust Co.. 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 $33.75.