York Water Co
YORWYork Water Company (YORW) is a publicly traded utility company that provides water services to residents and businesses primarily in York County, Pennsylvania. Established in 1816, it is one of the oldest publicly traded water utilities in the United States. The company focuses on the treatment, distribution, and sale of drinking water, emphasizing reliable service and infrastructure maintenance.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | $0.23 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 |
| April 15, 2026 | $0.23 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-02-27 |
| January 15, 2026 | $0.23 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 |
| October 15, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 |
| July 15, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: York Water Co has rewarded shareholders with 91 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held YORW shares during this period received a total of $14.66 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.23/share was paid 3 days ago, on July 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: YORW currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.87%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 57.2%, from $0.14 to $0.23.
- Dividend Reliability: YORW has maintained or increased its dividend for 80 consecutive payments.
Company News
With the S&P 500's Shiller P/E ratio near historic highs at 42.84 (close to the dot-com bubble peak of 44.19), the author highlights York Water as the only new stock purchase this year. The water utility offers predictability through regulated monopoly operations, a 210-year dividend streak since 1816, and trades at a historically cheap 17.1x for...
York Water Company announced a proposed public offering of common stock on April 15, 2026, with Huntington Securities as sole book-running manager and Seaport Global Securities as co-manager. The company intends to use net proceeds for capital investment, debt repayment, and potential acquisitions. The offering is subject to customary closing con...
The article highlights three Dividend Champion stocks with 25+ years of consecutive annual dividend increases that have outpaced inflation: Royal Gold (RGLD), York Water (YORW), and Caterpillar (CAT). These companies are positioned as attractive income investments ahead of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, with strong track records of ...
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York Water, a small water utility in Pennsylvania, has paid continuous dividends since 1816, making it the longest-running dividend stock in the market. With a stable business model, regulated pricing, and historically low valuation, the company presents an attractive investment opportunity for dividend-focused investors.
