Form 4: Essential Utilities EVP Sells Shares for Tax

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Essential Utilities Executive Vice President Daniel Schuller disposed of 1,624 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to restricted stock unit vesting.

Summary

  • Daniel Schuller, Executive Vice President of Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG), reported a disposition of common stock.
  • The transaction involved 1,624 shares of common stock, disposed of on February 5, 2026.
  • The shares were disposed of to the issuer at a price of $37.69 per share.
  • The purpose of the disposition was to satisfy tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units.
  • Following this transaction, Mr. Schuller beneficially owns 81,503 shares of Essential Utilities common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral event, as the disposition of shares is explicitly stated to be for tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units, which is a common and routine occurrence for executives.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that Form 4 filings primarily report individual insider transactions and typically do not contain information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis. This specific filing details a routine tax-related disposition of shares by an executive.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/05/2026Date of transaction where 1,624 shares were disposed of for tax obligations.
02/09/2026Date the Form 4 was signed by Kimberly A. Joyce, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Schuller.

Keywords

Essential Utilities, WTRG, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Executive Compensation, Restricted Stock Units, Tax Obligations

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