Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Return on equity 2016–2025
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
16.2%FY2025 · since FY2016: 12.7% → 16.2%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 16.2% | -0.8 pp |
| FY2024 | 17.0% | +7.3 pp |
| FY2023 | 9.6% | +3.6 pp |
| FY2022 | 6.0% | -2.3 pp |
| FY2021 | 8.3% | +2.2 pp |
| FY2020 | 6.1% | +0.3 pp |
| FY2019 | 5.8% | -3.8 pp |
| FY2018 | 9.6% | -2.7 pp |
| FY2017 | 12.2% | -0.4 pp |
| FY2016 | 12.7% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice