York Water

YORW

Market cap $447M

York Water Company offers unmatched dividend reliability, having paid uninterrupted dividends since 1816 and serving as the nation's oldest investor-owned utility. YORW is executing a $145 million capital plan through 2027, driving customer growth, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory compliance, supporting robust EPS and dividend growth forecasts. Shares trade at a forward PE of 18.8, representing a 22% discount to a fair value PE of 24, with a potential 32% upside through March 2027 if growth and re-rating materialize.

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YORK, Pa., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The York Water Company's (NASDAQ:YORW) President and CEO, JT Hand, announced the Company's 2025 financial results.

The York Water Company is reaffirmed as a Buy, offering a 16% discount to fair value and double-digit total return potential. YORW's robust financials, A- credit rating, and conservative leverage support continued bolt-on acquisitions and dividend growth. The pending rate case and favorable acquisition environment are key catalysts, with a decision expected by March 1st.

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York Water remains a high-quality, conservative water utility, with a strong regulatory relationship and robust infrastructure maintenance. I maintain a Buy rating, with a reduced price target, reflecting prudent adjustments for increased debt and interest expense. YORW trades below 25x P/E, offering over 20% upside to a forward fair value based on historical multiples.

York Water (Nasdaq: YORW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.228 per share in November 2025, marking a 4.0% increase from the prior year and extending a payment streak that stretches back over a decade.