How significant is the 3,666-share grant reported for Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

The 3,666-share grant is a routine equity-based compensation award for a director. It increases Lewis Wilbert Bryan’s direct holdings to 13,999 shares, representing a modest ownership stake and reflecting standard board compensation rather than a major strategic transaction.

Essential Utilities director granted 3,666 shares

Essential Utilities, Inc. director Lewis Wilbert Bryan received a grant of Common Stock as part of his compensation.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/24/2026 - 04:40 PM EDT

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Essential Utilities, Inc. director Lewis Wilbert Bryan received a grant of Common Stock as part of his compensation. He acquired 3,666 shares at a price of $36.82 per share in a non-market transaction classified as a grant or award. Following this grant, he directly holds a total of 13,999 shares of the company’s common stock, indicating a relatively modest ownership position for a board member and reflecting routine equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,666 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Lewis Wilbert Bryan

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,666	$36.82	$135K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,999 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 3,666 shares Grant value per share: $36.82 per share Total shares after grant: 13,999 shares +1 more

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Shares granted 3,666 shares Grant of Common Stock on 2026-06-23

Grant value per share $36.82 per share Reference price for stock award

Total shares after grant 13,999 shares Director’s direct holdings following transaction

Transaction type Grant, award, or other acquisition Non-derivative Common Stock

Key Terms

Common Stock, grant/award acquisition, Form 4

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Common Stock financial

"He acquired 3,666 shares at a price of $36.82 per share in Common Stock."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

grant/award acquisition financial

"The transaction was classified as a grant/award acquisition, not an open-market trade."

Form 4 regulatory

"The transaction details are disclosed in a Form 4 insider filing."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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What insider transaction did Lewis Wilbert Bryan report at Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

Lewis Wilbert Bryan reported receiving a grant of 3,666 shares of Essential Utilities common stock. The shares were awarded at a reference price of $36.82 per share as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase or sale.

What is Lewis Wilbert Bryan’s total shareholding in Essential Utilities (WTRG) after this grant?

After the reported grant, Lewis Wilbert Bryan directly holds 13,999 shares of Essential Utilities common stock. This total includes the newly granted 3,666 shares and represents his direct ownership position disclosed in the filing for this specific transaction.

Was the Essential Utilities (WTRG) insider transaction a market buy or sell?

The transaction was not a market buy or sell; it was a grant or award acquisition. Bryan received 3,666 shares of common stock as compensation at a stated value of $36.82 per share, rather than purchasing or selling shares on the open market.

What does the $36.82 figure mean in the Essential Utilities (WTRG) Form 4 filing?

The $36.82 figure is the price per share associated with the 3,666-share stock grant. It represents the value used to record this compensation-related award and does not indicate an open-market transaction price paid or received by the director.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lewis Wilbert Bryan

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

762 W. LANCASTER AVE.

(Street)

BRYN MAWR

PENNSYLVANIA

19010

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/23/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/23/2026		A		3,666	A	$36.82	13,999	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

	Kimberly Joyce, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Lewis	06/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR