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Essential Utilities' stock price has decreased by 8.26% over the last 12 months, with a year-to-date return of -2.11%, and a decrease of 8.59% in the past month. The stock was trading near its 52-week low of $36.32 as of early May 2026. A proposed all-stock merger with American Water Works, valued at $63 billion, is on track to close in early 2027, with Essential Utilities shareholders expected to own about 31% of the combined company. The company reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $0.83, missing analyst expectations, but revenue exceeded forecasts at $861.76 million. The company completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3426 per share.