Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 21 corporate insiders have executed 244 transactions totaling $11.7M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$7.9M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 22, 2026 involved a transaction of 2,068 shares valued at $80.2K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for WTRG in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for WTRG in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for WTRG is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 16/100 and a net flow of -$7.9M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 21 insiders are actively trading WTRG stock, having executed 244 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Chris Franklin (Executive), who has made 22 transactions totaling $14.3M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | Huwar Michael | President - Peoples | Payment | 2,068 | $38.78 | $80.2K | |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Huwar Michael | President - Peoples | Award | 2,598.5 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Schuller Daniel | Executive Vice President | Payment | 4,681 | $38.78 | $181.5K | |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Schuller Daniel | Executive Vice President | Award | 6,682 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Franklin Chris | Executive | Award | 10,068 | $39.73 | $400.0K | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Paul Luning Christopher | EVP, General Counsel | Award | 4,531 | $39.73 | $180.0K | |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Huwar Michael | President | Award | 8,769 | $39.19 | $343.7K | |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Huwar Michael | President | Award | 3,650 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Arnold Colleen | President | Award | 9,207 | $39.19 | $360.8K | |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Arnold Colleen | President | Award | 3,833 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 23, 2026 | John Palmer Bradley | Chief Accounting Officer | Award | 2,242 | $39.19 | $87.9K | |
| Jan 23, 2026 | John Palmer Bradley | Chief Accounting Officer | Award | 933 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jun 21, 2024 | K. West Roderick | Executive | Award | 3,259 | $36.82 | $120.0K | |
| Jun 21, 2024 | L. Bruner Christopher | Executive | Award | 3,259 | $36.82 | $120.0K | |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Louise Linde Tamara | Executive | Award | 3,259 | $36.82 | $120.0K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 22 | $9.8M | 36.1% |
Payment(F) | 39 | $8.3M | 30.8% |
Award(A) | 174 | $5.6M | 20.7% |
Purchase(P) | 3 | $1.9M | 7.1% |
Exercise(M) | 2 | $1.4M | 5.2% |
Gift(G) | 4 | $41.3K | 0.2% |
Insider selling pressure at Essential Utilities, Inc. has increased, with 21 insiders executing 244 transactions across all time. Total sales of $9.8M significantly outpace purchases of $1.9M, resulting in a net outflow of $7.9M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.