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.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 6, 2026 | $0.48+2.1% vs $0.47 | $24M+7.7% vs $23M |
Q3 2026 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 |
Having paid uninterrupted dividends since 1816, York Water's dividend consistency is arguably the most impressive in the entire country. The regulated utility's mix of capital spending, organic customer growth, and acquisitions position it for diluted EPS growth. York Water boasts an A- S&P credit rating with a stable outlook.
What this little-known company lacks in size and daily trading volume, it more than makes up for with dividend consistency.
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%
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $32.62 | $528.75M | 20.40 | 3.37% | 25.89% | 9.45% | 2.69% | |
| $59.87 | $1.12B | 21.90 | 1.47% | 24.5% | 10.06% | 2.29% | |
| $34.39 | $355.06M | 15.05 | 4.62% | 20.18% | 9.37% | 3.57% | |
| $7.28 | $209.4M | 88.14 | 5.82% | 3.98% | 2.77% | 4.16% | |
| $89.98 | $3.53B | 24.81 | 10.52% | 20.39% | 13.19% | 2.15% | |
| $150.29 | $29.87B | 26.33 | 9.74% | 21.26% | 9.99% | 2.16% |
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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 $-14.4M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $77.5M in fiscal year 2025. That is 393% more than the $15.7M of fiscal year 1996.
The York Water Company (YORW) revenue fell by 118.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. The York Water Company (YORW) earned $25.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months.
Yes. The York Water Company (YORW) pays a dividend that yields 2.69% at the current price, a moderate yield.
The York Water Company (YORW) had a return on equity (ROE) of 9.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
The York Water Company (YORW) generated $4.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
The York Water Company (YORW) has a dividend payout ratio of 63%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
