Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) president receives new stock awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essential Utilities, Inc.’s president Colleen Arnold reported new equity awards. On January 23, 2026, she received 3,833 restricted stock units of common stock at a price of $0, increasing her directly held common shares to 20,053.

She was also granted 9,207 stock options with an exercise price of $39.19 per share, exercisable starting January 23, 2027 and expiring January 23, 2036. Both the restricted stock units and the options vest one-third each year on the grant anniversary. In addition, she indirectly holds 1,796.72 common shares through the company’s 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Arnold Colleen

Role President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	9,207	$39.19	$361K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,833	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock 401k	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 9,207 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 20,053 shares (Direct); Common Stock 401k — 1,796.72 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 9,207 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^*

Arnold Colleen

(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)
	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		3,833(1)	A	$0	20,053	D(2)
Common Stock 401k								1,796.72(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		9,207		01/23/2027(4)	01/23/2036	Common Stock	9,207	$39.19	9,207	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 9,207 shares of stock options which vest one-third each year on the anniversary of the grant.

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

What insider equity awards did Essential Utilities (WTRG) president receive?

The president, Colleen Arnold, received 3,833 restricted stock units and 9,207 stock options. The options have a $39.19 exercise price. Both awards vest in three equal annual installments on each grant anniversary, aligning her compensation more closely with shareholder outcomes.

How do Colleen Arnold’s new stock options at Essential Utilities (WTRG) work?

She was granted 9,207 stock options with a $39.19 exercise price, exercisable starting January 23, 2027 and expiring January 23, 2036. The options vest one-third each year on the grant anniversary, tying long-term value to continued service and performance.

What are the vesting terms of the restricted stock units at Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

The filing states that 3,833 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 common stock, creating a multi-year incentive for the president to remain and help grow the company.

How many Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares does the president own after the transactions?

After the reported transactions, Colleen Arnold directly owns 20,053 common shares. She also indirectly holds 1,796.72 additional shares through the company’s 401(k) plan, reflecting retirement-plan accumulation since the prior filing rather than a one-time market purchase.

Is the Essential Utilities (WTRG) president’s 401(k) position described in the filing?

Yes. The filing reports 1,796.72 common shares held indirectly through the company’s 401(k) plan. A footnote explains these represent shares acquired under the 401(k) since the last filing, showing gradual accumulation via retirement contributions rather than an open-market trade.