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The York Water Company is experiencing a period of accelerating earnings growth, with Q2 2026 EPS expanding 40% year-over-year to $0.49, driven by successful translation of its sustained capital investment program into higher allowed revenues. The company's op...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 6, 2026 | $0.49+24.1% vs $0.40 | $24M+6.0% vs $22M |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $0.33+6.5% vs $0.31 | $20M-1.1% vs $20M |
Q2 2026 Mar 3, 2026 | $0.36+12.5% vs $0.32 | $19M-2.6% vs $20M |
Q4 2025 Nov 6, 2025 | $0.43+13.2% vs $0.38 | $20M-3.0% vs $21M |
Not every dividend survives a rough macro quarter, but some payouts are structured to keep growing no matter what the economy does.
BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of The York Water Company (NASDAQ: YORW) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 1,281,673 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $39,283,000. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 7.91%
YORK, Pa., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The York Water Company's (NASDAQ:YORW) President, JT Hand, announced the Company's financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2026.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for The York Water Company (YORW)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30.93 | $501.35M | 22.25 | 3.37% | 25.89% | 8.51% | 2.83% | |
| $53.65 | $999.19M | 22.73 | 1.47% | 23.26% | 9.57% | — | |
| $33.75 | $348.45M | 15.27 | 4.62% | 20.18% | 9.37% | — | |
| $8.08 | $232.41M | 73.45 | 5.82% | 5.22% | 3.63% | — | |
| $83.24 | $3.26B | 24.70 | 10.52% | 20.52% | 13.5% | — | |
| $133.06 | $26.44B | 23.34 | 9.74% | 21.35% | 10.15% | — |
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The York Water Company (YORW) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 6, 2026·SEC
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The York Water Company (YORW) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
The York Water Company (YORW) reported $5.9M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 62% decrease from $15.7M in 1996.
The York Water Company (YORW) grew revenue by 3.4% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, The York Water Company (YORW) is profitable, generating $23.8M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (25.9% net margin).
Yes, The York Water Company (YORW) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.83%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
The York Water Company (YORW) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.5%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
The York Water Company (YORW) had negative free cash flow of $34.0M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.
The York Water Company (YORW) has a dividend payout ratio of 63%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
