Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) EVP receives new RSUs and stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essential Utilities executive vice president Daniel Schuller reported new equity awards in the company. On January 23, 2026, he received 9,183 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, which vest in three equal annual installments on the anniversary of the grant.

He was also granted 22,060 stock options with an exercise price of $39.19 per share, vesting one-third each year starting January 23, 2027 until their expiration on January 23, 2036. Following these transactions, he beneficially owned 83,127 shares of common stock directly and 1,073 shares through the company’s 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider SCHULLER DANIEL

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	22,060	$39.19	$865K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9,183	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock 401k	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 22,060 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 83,127 shares (Direct); Common Stock 401k — 1,073 shares (Indirect, 401k)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents the award of restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest one-third each year on the anniversary. Includes RSU shares not included in item 7 in the 2025 Form 4. Represents shares acquired under the Company's 401k plan since the last filing. Grant of 22,060 shares of stock options which vest one-third each year on the anniversary of the grant.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SCHULLER DANIEL

(Last) (First) (Middle)

762 W. LANCASTER AVENUE

(Street)

BRYN MAWR PA 19010

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Essential Utilities, Inc. [ WTRG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/23/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/23/2026		A		9,183(1)	A	$0	83,127	D(2)
Common Stock 401k								1,073(3)	I	401k

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$39.19	01/23/2026		A		22,060		01/23/2027(4)	01/23/2036	Common Stock	22,060	$39.19	22,060	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the award of restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest one-third each year on the anniversary.

2. Includes RSU shares not included in item 7 in the 2025 Form 4.

3. Represents shares acquired under the Company's 401k plan since the last filing.

4. Grant of 22,060 shares of stock options which vest one-third each year on the anniversary of the grant.

	Kimberly A. Joyce, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Schuller	01/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Daniel Schuller report for Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

Daniel Schuller reported receiving 9,183 restricted stock units and 22,060 stock options on January 23, 2026. These awards increase his equity-based compensation and are structured to vest over several years, aligning his interests with long-term company performance.

How do the new restricted stock units for Essential Utilities (WTRG) vest?

The 9,183 restricted stock units vest one-third each year on the anniversary of the grant. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Essential Utilities common stock, encouraging longer-term retention and performance alignment for the executive vice president.

What are the terms of the new stock options granted to Daniel Schuller at Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

Daniel Schuller received 22,060 stock options with a $39.19 exercise price on January 23, 2026. These options vest one-third each year starting January 23, 2027, and expire on January 23, 2036, providing long-dated, performance-linked upside potential if the share price appreciates.

How many Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares does Daniel Schuller beneficially own after these awards?

After the reported awards, Daniel Schuller beneficially owned 83,127 shares of Essential Utilities common stock directly. He also held 1,073 additional shares indirectly through the company’s 401(k) plan, reflecting accumulated purchases within that retirement account since his last filing.

What is the role of Daniel Schuller at Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

Daniel Schuller serves as an Executive Vice President at Essential Utilities. His newly reported restricted stock units and stock options indicate he is a key member of senior management whose compensation includes long-term equity incentives tied to the company’s common stock.

What is the significance of the 401(k) holdings reported for Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

The filing notes 1,073 shares of Essential Utilities common stock held in the company’s 401(k) plan. These represent shares acquired in the retirement plan since the last filing, showing an additional, indirectly held stake accumulated through employee benefit contributions.