Director Elizabeth Amato of Essential Utilities (WTRG) awarded 3,666 Common Stock shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amato Elizabeth B reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Essential Utilities, Inc. director Elizabeth B. Amato reported a compensation-related grant of 3,666 shares of Common Stock on 2026-06-23 at 36.82 per share. This non-derivative award increased her direct holdings to 26,636 shares, as shown after the transaction in the filing.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Amato Elizabeth B

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,636 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 3,666 shares Grant price: 36.82 per share Shares owned after: 26,636 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 3,666 shares Non-derivative Common Stock grant on 2026-06-23

Grant price 36.82 per share Price per share for 3,666-share award

Shares owned after 26,636 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

Common Stock, non-derivative, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

4 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" for the reported transaction"

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.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: "non-derivative" for the Common Stock grant"

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

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

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) heading for the transaction"

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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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^*

Amato Elizabeth B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

762 W. LANCASTER AVE.

(Street)

BRYN MAWR PENNSYLVANIA 19081

(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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/23/2026		A		3,666	A	$36.82	26,636	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 Ms. Amato	06/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** 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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Essential Utilities (WTRG) disclose for Elizabeth B. Amato?

Essential Utilities disclosed that director Elizabeth B. Amato received a grant of 3,666 Common Stock shares on 2026-06-23. The Form 4 classifies this as a non-derivative grant or award acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares does Elizabeth B. Amato hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Elizabeth B. Amato directly holds 26,636 shares of Essential Utilities Common Stock. This total reflects the addition of 3,666 awarded shares reported on the Form 4 and represents her direct ownership position following the grant.

Was the Essential Utilities (WTRG) Form 4 transaction a market buy or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 shows a compensation-related grant or award acquisition, not a market trade. The transaction code is “A,” described as “Grant, award, or other acquisition,” indicating the 3,666 shares were awarded rather than bought on the open market.

What price per share is reported for Elizabeth B. Amato’s Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock award?

The Form 4 lists a price of 36.82 per share for the 3,666 awarded Common Stock shares. This figure is reported as the transaction price per share associated with the non-derivative grant on 2026-06-23 in the filing data.

Is Elizabeth B. Amato’s ownership in Essential Utilities (WTRG) direct or indirect after this Form 4?

The Form 4 indicates that Elizabeth B. Amato’s 26,636 shares are held directly. The ownership type is marked as “direct” with code “D,” and there is no separate nature-of-ownership description suggesting indirect holdings through another entity.