Artesian Resources(US:ARTNA) Globenewswireยท2025-10-30 20:10Core Insights - Artesian Resources Corporation reported a net income of $7.0 million for Q3 2025, reflecting a 2.2% increase from Q3 2024, with diluted net income per share rising 3.0% to $0.68 [2][9] - Year-to-date net income reached $18.7 million, a 12.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with total revenues of $84.9 million, up 4.7% year-over-year [9][10] Financial Performance - Q3 revenues totaled $30.5 million, an increase of $1.3 million or 4.6% compared to Q3 2024 [2] - Water sales revenue increased by $0.7 million or 3.1%, driven by a temporary rate increase and a growing customer base, despite a slight decrease in consumption [3] - Other utility operating revenue rose by approximately $0.4 million or 12.6%, mainly due to increased wastewater revenue from additional customers [4] - Non-utility operating revenue increased by approximately $0.2 million or 10.8%, attributed to higher Service Line Protection Plan revenue [4] Operating Expenses - Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and income taxes, increased by $1.0 million or 6.7% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024 [5] - Utility operating expenses rose by $1.3 million or 10.8%, with payroll and employee benefits being the largest contributors to the increase [5] - Year-to-date operating expenses, excluding depreciation and income taxes, increased by $1.7 million or 3.9% [12] Capital Investments - The company invested $40.5 million in water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the first nine months of 2025, focusing on renewing aging infrastructure and enhancing service reliability [16][17] Strategic Outlook - The company is committed to executing its strategic growth plan, focusing on operational efficiency and regulatory compliance to support sustainable growth [8]