In 2023, Christopher H. Franklin earned $3.47M in total compensation at Essential Utilities, including $985.58K salary and $2.47M in stock. Most recently acquired 59,078 shares in Feb 2025. Currently holds stock worth $11.83M. Has led Essential Utilities for over 10 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Christopher H. Franklin, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$3.47M
Salary
$985.58K
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$20.56K
Salary
$985.58KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain top talent while aligning executive compensation with the company's performance and shareholder interests.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
No bonus was awarded for the year 2023.
Other Compensation
$20.56KBoard Justification
Includes group life insurance, 401(k) company match, and car allowance.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The number of shares acquired upon vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) in 2023.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for determining compensation include adjusted EPS, return on equity, relative total shareholder return (TSR), operations & maintenance measures, and rate base growth.
Christopher H. Franklin
CEO of Essential Utilities
Education
Not specified
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Utilities
Born
January 1, 1965 - 60 years ago
CEO of Essential Utilities for
10 years 5 months (Jul 2015 - Present)
Previous Experience
Executive Vice President and President and Chief Operating Officer, Regulated Operations at Aqua America, Inc.
Other Essential Utilities CEOs
Holdings
Track Christopher H. Franklin's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$7.08M
$7.08M
144,236.326 WTRG shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Christopher H. Franklin didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra WTRG144,236.326 shares worth $5.48M.
This is -22.6% and $1.60M less than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Christopher H. Franklin's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
59,078 shares
WTRG
Feb 18, 2025
Received
79,710 shares
WTRG
Feb 5, 2025
Received
79,710 shares
WTRG
Feb 5, 2025
Received
24,428 shares
WTRG
Feb 26, 2024
Received
23,058 shares
WTRG
Jan 24, 2024
Received
$1.52M
WTRG at $40.70/share
Mar 8, 2023
Purchase
41,553 shares
WTRG
Feb 26, 2023
Received
15,973 shares
WTRG
Feb 22, 2023
Received
14,162 shares
WTRG
Feb 16, 2022
Received
$2.21M
WTRG at $50.00/share
Aug 5, 2021
Sale
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