EPS Growth

FY 2025

$5.65 to $5.75 per share, representing 8% EPS growth " "

8% EPS growth " "

no change

Dividend Growth

FY 2025

Targeted 7% to 9% annual dividend growth "

Increase from $0.765 to $0.8225 per share (8.2% increase) with a dividend growth target of 7% to 9% "

no change

Capital Investment

FY 2025

Expected to invest over $3 billion annually, including $300M–$400M per year in acquisitions "

Plans approximately $3.3 billion of capital investment "

raised

Regulated Rate Base Growth

FY 2025

Expected 8% to 9% rate base growth "

Expects regulated rate base growth of 8% to 9% "

no change

Long-Term EPS Growth

FY 2025

Affirmed a 7% to 9% EPS growth rate through 2029 and beyond "

Reaffirmed long-term earnings target of 7% to 9% "

no change

Robust Acquisition Pipeline & M&A Growth

In Q4 2024, executives detailed a strong pipeline with 24,000 customer connections under agreement, 13 systems closed, and significant investment plans. " " " " In Q2 2024, they added 43,000 customers and reported nearly $500 million in acquisitions under agreement. " " "

In Q1 2025, the company continued to emphasize a robust acquisition pipeline with ongoing opportunities in multiple states (e.g., Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey) and positive factors driving continued acquisition activity. " " "

Consistent focus with sustained optimism. The acquisition strategy remains a key driver and continues to be articulated with similar positive sentiment.

Legislative and Regulatory Developments

Q4 2024 featured multiple rate cases (Illinois, California, Kentucky) and pending issues (Missouri) along with detailed legislative challenges. " " " " " Q2 2024 discussed rate cases and regulatory orders in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Missouri, California, and New Jersey, along with data on investments and temporary issues. " "

Q1 2025 saw discussion of several rate cases (Missouri, Virginia, Iowa, Hawaii, California) and legislative actions (e.g., Missouri’s future test year, Indiana’s and Virginia’s bills), reflecting ongoing but evolving regulatory challenges. " " "

Continued central focus with evolving details. While the regulatory landscape remains complex, the emphasis shifts to new legislative measures and forward‐looking rate case updates.

Capital Management and Equity Financing Strategies

Q4 2024 provided a detailed equity issuance plan covering 2025–2029 with a disciplined approach to avoid dilution and highlighted potential debt financing alternatives. " " " Q2 2024 did not address this topic.

In Q1 2025, the company reiterated its disciplined approach by issuing equity only when necessary and noted a cost-efficient long-term debt issuance (e.g., $800 million at 5.25% coupon) which maintained their targeted debt-to-capital ratio. " "

Steady commitment to disciplined financing. While less detailed than in Q4 2024, the focus on avoiding dilution and using debt effectively remains consistent.

Project Execution Risks

Earlier periods provided no updated discussion; by Q4 and Q2 2024, there was no mention of the California desalination project execution risks.

Q1 2025 noted the California desalination project only in terms of recent permit approvals and planned ground breaking, with execution risks treated as a separate docket and not a central focus. "

Diminished focus. Previously flagged concerns are no longer a major discussion point, suggesting issues have been mitigated or deprioritized.

Emerging Military Services Group & Non-Regulated Business Growth

Q4 2024 discussions highlighted the military services segment as an opportunity with encouraging progress at military bases. " Q2 2024 mentioned MSG briefly as a minor headwind from modest, one-off factors. "

Q1 2025 did not mention the Emerging Military Services Group or non-regulated business growth.

Reduced focus. Once noted as a growth area, this topic is now absent from the current discussion, indicating a de-prioritization or consolidation of messaging in this segment.

PFAS/PFOS Remediation and Litigation Uncertainties

In Q4 2024, executives confirmed no changes to PFOS/PFAS remediation plans despite external pressures. " Q2 2024 provided an update on multi-district litigation with data submission underway to determine payout amounts. "

Q1 2025 reaffirmed that capital investment plans for PFAS remediation remain unchanged and that tariff impacts are minimal, underscoring a steady approach to managing these issues. "

Stable focus with consistent strategy. The company continues with its established remediation plans, with litigation uncertainties now less prominent in its current narrative.

Customer Usage Trends and Demand Stability

Q4 2024 discussed a slight plateau in declining water usage and maintained that demand is stable with ample capacity. " Q2 2024 expanded on this by noting lower-than-expected declines, weather-normalized usage data, and the positive impact on EPS guidance. " "

Q1 2025 did not mention customer usage trends or demand stability, likely reflecting a phase of relative normalcy and focus on other topics.

Omission in current period. Once a point of emphasis, customer usage trends are now taken as a stable backdrop, allowing focus to shift to other strategic issues.

EPS Guidance and Earnings Growth Outlook

Both Q4 2024 and Q2 2024 delivered detailed EPS figures, with Q4 reporting $5.39 per share for 2024 and guidance for 2025, and Q2 reinforcing raised EPS guidance and reaffirming a long-term growth target of 7%–9%. " " " " "

In Q1 2025, the company reaffirmed its 2025 EPS guidance—an 8% growth rate—and reiterated its long-term EPS growth target of 7%–9%, maintaining its strong financial growth narrative. " " "

Consistent and robust outlook. The favorable earnings growth outlook remains unchanged, underscoring strong operational performance and steady financial guidance across periods.