Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Essential Utilities shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Essential Utilities stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 28.3 million shares (9.98% of the company), worth about $1.17 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 35.4%.
In Q2 2026, 715 institutional holdings reports listed 236.0 million shares worth $8.90 billion, up 8.8% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 32 transactions in the last two years: 1 sale worth $303,380 and no purchases. The newest one on file is from February 20, 2026 (Schuller Daniel J, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through February 20, 2026.
Essential Utilities, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Essential Utilities shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 28.3 million | 9.98% | $1.2B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 16.3 million | 5.76% | $673.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 13.1 million | 4.62% | $540.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 12.8 million | 4.50% | $526.0M |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 6.5 million | 2.29% | $267.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 5.3 million | 1.86% | $217.0M |
| Nordea Investment Management AB (Denmark) | 5.1 million | 1.80% | $211.0M |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 4.5 million | 1.60% | $187.0M |
| Amundi Ireland Ltd. | 4.3 million | 1.53% | $178.0M |
| Millennium Management LLC | 4.2 million | 1.46% | $171.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Essential Utilities institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 715 | 236.0 million | $8.9B |
| Q1 2026 | 707 | 217.0 million | $8.7B |
| Q4 2025 | 710 | 226.0 million | $8.7B |
| Q3 2025 | 697 | 232.0 million | $9.2B |
| Q2 2025 | 698 | 223.0 million | $8.3B |
| Q1 2025 | 698 | 224.0 million | $8.8B |
| Q4 2024 | 636 | 219.0 million | $7.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 644 | 214.0 million | $8.2B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Essential Utilities insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuller Daniel J | Feb 20, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Huwar Michael | Feb 20, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Palmer Bradley John | Feb 20, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Luning Christopher Paul | Feb 20, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Arnold Colleen F | Feb 20, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Luning Christopher Paul | Feb 17, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 39.73 per share. | $180,017 |
| Franklin Christopher H | Feb 17, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 39.73 per share. | $400,002 |
| Schuller Daniel J | Jan 23, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Huwar Michael | Jan 23, 2026 | President | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Palmer Bradley John | Jan 23, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Luning Christopher Paul | Jan 23, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Arnold Colleen F | Jan 23, 2026 | President | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 32 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Essential Utilities stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 9.98% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (5.76%) and State Street Corporation (4.62%).
How many institutions own Essential Utilities stock?
715 institutional holdings reports listed Essential Utilities shares in Q2 2026, 236.0 million shares in all worth $8.90 billion.
Are Essential Utilities insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 1 sale and no purchases (32 transactions in all); the newest on file is from February 20, 2026.
