[Form 4] Essential Utilities, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essential Utilities (WTRG) director Daniel J. Hilferty III reported a significant insider transaction on Form 4. On June 23, 2025, Hilferty acquired 3,608 shares of Common Stock at a price of $37.42 per share, representing a total investment of approximately $135,000.

Following this transaction, Hilferty's direct ownership position increased to 34,345 shares, with an additional 6,404 shares held directly in a separate account. The acquisition was executed as a regular purchase (Transaction Code: A) and was reported through his attorney-in-fact, Kimberly Joyce.

This insider purchase by a director could signal confidence in the company's future prospects. The transaction was filed within the required reporting timeframe under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Positive

• Director Daniel J. Hilferty III purchased 3,608 shares at $37.42 per share, representing a significant open market purchase of approximately $135,000, demonstrating insider confidence in the company

Negative

• None.

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 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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/23/2025

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	06/23/2025		A		3,608	A	$37.42	34,345	D
Common Stock								6,404	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	Kimberly Joyce, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Hilferty	06/24/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many WTRG shares did Director Daniel J. Hilferty III acquire on June 23, 2025?

According to the Form 4 filing, Director Daniel J. Hilferty III acquired 3,608 shares of WTRG common stock on June 23, 2025 at a price of $37.42 per share.

What is Daniel Hilferty's total WTRG stock ownership after the June 2025 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Daniel J. Hilferty III beneficially owns a total of 40,749 shares of WTRG common stock, consisting of 34,345 shares from the recent transaction and 6,404 additional shares, all held directly (D).

What position does Daniel Hilferty hold at Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

According to the Form 4 filing, Daniel J. Hilferty III serves as a Director of Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG), as indicated by the 'X' marked in the Director box under Section 5 of the form.

What was the total value of WTRG shares acquired by Hilferty in the June 2025 transaction?

The total value of shares acquired was approximately $134,971.36, calculated from 3,608 shares purchased at $37.42 per share.