York Water Company (The) (YORW)
NASDAQ: YORWUtilitiesWater SupplyUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 3:58 PM ET
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Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $502.76M
- P/E (TTM)
- 19.24
- Forward P/E
- 20.25
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.61
- Dividend yield
- 2.91% ($0.903)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 30, 2026
- 52-week range
- 28.26 – 34.81
- Day range
- 30.79 – 31.33
- Volume / Avg
- 136.14K / 138.15K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 16.23M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
YORW stock today
Shares of York Water (YORW) are trading higher on Oct 8 at $30.98, a gain of 0.49% or $0.15 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.48% decline. Shares are 11.0% below their 52-week high of $34.81, set on Aug 24, 2026 and 9.6% above the 52-week low of $28.26, in the middle of the past year's range. YORW is down 3.2% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 1.5%.
At 19.2x trailing earnings, York Water trades in line with the peer-group median of 20.5x. Its forward P/E of 20.2x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. York Water's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. York Water pays an annual dividend of $0.903 per share, a 2.91% yield at the current price.
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About York Water
Company profileThe York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates three wastewater collection systems; twelve wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.5 billion gallons of water. The company operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns satellite groundwater systems in York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties, as well as two impounding dams on primary system located in York and Springfield Townships.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Water Supply
- CEO
- Mr. Joseph Thomas Hand
- Headquarters
- York, PA
- Employees
- 129
- Website
- yorkwater.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (1 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$31.00+0.06%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 0
- Hold 1
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.903
- Dividend yield
- 2.91%
- Last payment
- $0.228
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 30, 2026
York Water peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWCOConsolidated Water Co. Ltd. | 30.39 | +0.46% | $486.63M | vs YORW |
| ARTNAArtesian Resources Corporation Class A | 33.50 | -0.15% | $345.96M | vs YORW |
| CDZICADIZ Inc. | 3.51 | -3.18% | $296.79M | vs YORW |
| PCYOPure Cycle Corporation | 11.00 | +0.36% | $265.07M | vs YORW |
| GWRSGlobal Water Resources Inc. | 8.16 | +0.06% | $234.83M | vs YORW |
| MSEXMiddlesex Water Company | 53.13 | -0.02% | $1.00B | vs YORW |
| HTOH2O America | 58.12 | +0.23% | $2.43B | vs YORW |
| CWTCalifornia Water Service Group | 45.61 | +0.46% | $2.82B | vs YORW |
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York Water stock FAQ
What is York Water's stock price today?
YORW last traded at $30.98 as of Oct 8, 3:58 PM EDT, up 0.49% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does York Water pay a dividend?
Yes. York Water pays $0.903 per share annually, a 2.91% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.228 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 30, 2026.
When is York Water's next earnings date?
York Water is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
What is YORW's P/E ratio?
YORW trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.24 and a forward P/E of 20.25, compared with a median of 20.5 for its closest peers.
Who is York Water's CEO?
Mr. Joseph Thomas Hand is the chief executive officer of York Water Company (The), which has about 129 employees.
Has YORW ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent YORW stock split was a 3-for-2 split on Sep 12, 2006, one of 2 splits on record.
What is the YORW 52-week high?
The 52-week high for YORW is $34.81 and the 52-week low is $28.26. The stock is currently 11.0% below its high.