Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.88
The York Water Company (YORW) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
62.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
31 years
YORW Dividend Income Check
Safety
62.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
31 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is rising.
YORW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.88
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout62.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak31 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGR4.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.0%
1Y Total Return-9.4%
5Y Total Return-32.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,79910Y ago$12,50120Y ago$22,173
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
YORW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
YORW Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The York Water Company distributes 62.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
YORW has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0% and 5-year CAGR of 4.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, YORW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 3.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -32.0%, with dividends contributing 8.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,501 today.
YORW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.14
Avg/Payment$0.2071
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.2280 | — | 2.72% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.2280 | ↑ +4.0% | 2.78% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2192 | — | 2.88% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2192 | — | 2.75% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2192 | — | 2.68% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2192 | ↑ +4.0% | 2.60% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2108 | — | 2.25% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.2108 | — | 2.25% | Jul 15, 2024 |
YORW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#4 of 9
Safety
Watch
62.9% payout
Streak
31Y
4.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.0%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YORWThe York Water Compa… | $421M | 3.0% | 62.9% | 31 | Watch |
 MSEXMiddlesex Water Comp… | $955M | 2.7% | 58.2% | 21 | Sustainable |
2nd  ARTNAArtesian Resources C… | $326M | 3.9% | 55.5% | 31 | Sustainable |
1st  GWRSGlobal Water Resourc… | $206M | 4.2% | 2.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 AWRAmerican States Wate… | $3.0B | 2.5% | 57.2% | 24 | Sustainable |
 AWKAmerican Water Works… | $24.6B | 2.6% | 57.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CWTCalifornia Water Ser… | $2.6B | 2.8% | 57.6% | 22 | Sustainable |
3rd  WTRGEssential Utilities,… | $10.7B | 3.5% | 60.6% | 26 | Watch |
 XYLXylem Inc. | $27.5B | 1.4% | 40.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
YORW Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.23 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.89 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.39 | 63.7% | 1.57x | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $0.85 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.42 | 60.0% | 1.67x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.82 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.66 | 49.3% | 2.03x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.79 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.40 | 56.2% | 1.78x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.76 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.30 | 58.2% | 1.72x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.73 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.27 | 57.3% | 1.74x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $0.70 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.11 | 63.1% | 1.59x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.67 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.04 | 64.7% | 1.55x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.65 | 3.3% | 4 | $1.01 | 64.1% | 1.56x | 1.4% |
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Start ComparisonYORW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying YORW stock.
How much dividend does YORW pay per share?
The York Water Company (YORW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.88 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is YORW's next ex-dividend date?
YORW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. YORW typically pays dividends Annual.
Is YORW's dividend safe?
YORW's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +62.9% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 31 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is YORW a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, The York Water Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 31 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does YORW pay dividends?
The York Water Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.88 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1995 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in YORW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in YORW five years ago would be worth approximately $6,799 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is YORW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
YORW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.