Aqua America's (WTR) Q2 Earnings Miss, Revenues Rise Y/Y

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Aqua America Inc. reported second-quarter 2019 earnings per share of 37 cents, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.1%.

The bottom line was on par with the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.

Total Revenues

Quarterly revenues amounted to $218.9 million, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $225 million by 2.8%. However, the top line jumped 3.3% year over year. The upside can be attributed to rate activity, organic growth and contribution from its acquired assets.

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