Essential Utilities Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 81.1%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 11.12 | 31,569,405 | -8.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.81 | 16,489,351 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.46 | 12,661,679 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.38 | 12,431,482 | -10.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| NORGES BANK | 2.29 | 6,489,675 | +61.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 1.84 | 5,224,043 | -0.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Nordea Investment Mgmt Bank Demark A/s | 1.80 | 5,119,221 | -31.6 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 3.50 | 9,933,049 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.18 | 9,023,750 | +0.2 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Small Cap Index | 2.30 | 6,521,462 | +0.2 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Colleen | President - Aqua | 17,347 | 721,635 $ | Aug 7, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Arnold Colleen | President - Aqua | Sell | 2,855 | 39.55 | 112,915 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.