Essential Utilities (WTRG) director granted 3,666 shares of stock

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Hilferty Daniel J III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Essential Utilities, Inc. director Daniel J. Hilferty III received an award of 3,666 shares of Common Stock at a value of $36.82 per share. After this grant, he directly holds a total of 38,011 shares of the company’s common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hilferty Daniel J III

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 38,011 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 3,666 shares Grant value per share: $36.82 per share Total shares after transaction: 38,011 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 3,666 shares Common Stock grant to director on 2026-06-23

Grant value per share $36.82 per share Reported value for Common Stock award

Total shares after transaction 38,011 shares Director’s direct holdings following grant

Key Terms

Common Stock, grant/award acquisition, Grant, award, or other acquisition

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Common Stock financial

"security_title: "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

"transaction_action: "grant/award acquisition""

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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Available on EDGAR 06/24/2026 - 04:44 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/24/2026 - 04:43 PM

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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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^*

Hilferty Daniel J III

(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	38,011	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. Hilferty	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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Essential Utilities (WTRG) report for Daniel J. Hilferty III?

Essential Utilities reported that director Daniel J. Hilferty III received a grant of 3,666 shares of Common Stock. This was classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares were granted to Daniel J. Hilferty III?

Daniel J. Hilferty III was granted 3,666 shares of Essential Utilities Common Stock. The transaction is reported as an acquisition through a grant or award, reflecting equity-based compensation rather than a market transaction.

At what value was the Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock grant to Daniel J. Hilferty III recorded?

The stock grant to Daniel J. Hilferty III was valued at $36.82 per share. This per-share value is used for reporting the equity award and does not represent an open-market trade price in this context.

What are Daniel J. Hilferty III’s total Essential Utilities (WTRG) holdings after the grant?

After the 3,666-share grant, Daniel J. Hilferty III directly holds 38,011 shares of Essential Utilities Common Stock. This total reflects his direct ownership position reported following the latest award transaction.

Was the Essential Utilities (WTRG) transaction by Daniel J. Hilferty III a market buy or sell?

The transaction was not a market buy or sell; it was classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition. This indicates compensation-related stock issuance rather than an open-market purchase or sale of shares.