Essential Utilities, Inc. announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 397.032 million compared to USD 384.468 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 129.328 million compared to USD 123.119 million a year ago. Net income was USD 80.914 million compared to USD 74.629 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.32 compared to USD 0.29 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 980.597 million compared to USD 640.053 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 361.680 million compared to USD 196.616 million a year ago. Net income was USD 264.603 million compared to USD 126.410 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.04 compared to USD 0.52 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.04 compared to USD 0.5 a year ago.