NYSE:WTRG · New York Stock Exchange
-$0.96 today
Vol 1.23M · Avg 1.96M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Essential Utilities, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare WTRG returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
9.0%
avg 9.3%
ROIC
4.7%
avg 4.5%
ROA
3.1%
avg 3.1%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 9.0% versus its period average of 9.3%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Christopher H. Franklin | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer | $3.35M | — | 63 | $10,533.00 | <0.01% |
Daniel J. Schuller | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $1.40M | — | 56 | $38,011.00 | 0.01% |
Christopher Paul Luning | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Compliance Officer | $1.05M | — | 58 | $10,533.00 | <0.01% |
Colleen Arnold | President of Aqua Water | $804,168.00 | — | 55 | $1,925.00 | <0.01% |
Michael Huwar | President of Peoples Natural Gas | $801,272.00 | — | 62 | $21,422.50 | <0.01% |
David Kralle | Vice President of Public Affairs | — | — | — | $16,800.00 | <0.01% |
Sumit Nair | Vice President & Chief Information Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Whitney S. Kellett | Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Bradley Palmer | Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 43 | $2,428.00 | <0.01% |
Brian Dingerdissen | Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, and Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
No insider transactions in the last 12 months.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +0.6% | +6.0% (15yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +2.4% | +8.8% (15yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +0.9% | +9.3% (15yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +0.4% | +8.1% (15yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +2.4% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +9.3% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages WTRG?
Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Christopher H. Franklin, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer.
Are WTRG insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $8.89M.
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