Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
WATER SUPPLY
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since December 19, 1980.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- December 19, 1980
- Employees
- 3,303
- Market Cap
- $12.0B
About Essential Utilities, Inc.
Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 679 institutions reported holding WTRG, with 218.9 million shares worth $8.4 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holder was BlackRock, with 33.4 million shares worth $1.3 billion. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 1 opened a new position in WTRG, 3 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock | 33,433,285 | $1.3B | Added 5.9% |
| Vanguard | 31,508,493 | $1.2B | Reduced 0.09% |
| State Street | 13,119,170 | $503M | Added 5.53% |
| Norges Bank | 6,489,675 | $249M | New position |
| Geode Capital Management | 5,279,933 | $202M | Added 1.07% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is WTRG?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since December 19, 1980.
Who are the largest institutional holders of WTRG?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of WTRG were BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.
How many institutions own WTRG?
679 institutions reported a position in WTRG for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $8.4 billion in total.
Did institutions buy or sell WTRG last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 1 opened a new position in WTRG, 3 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for WTRG.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in WTRG, on SentiSense.