The York Water Company (YORW) Stock Price & Analysis
The York Water Company (YORW) closed at USD 31.69 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.70% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 30.56; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 30.75–31.71 on volume of 154,945 shares. Market capitalization is $514.28M, with a 52-week range of USD 28.26–34.81 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
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Key facts (YORW)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $83.4M, net income $23.8M (28.5% margin) (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 31 (range 31–31).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +1.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -25.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.5, revenue estimate $22.6M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (YORW)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $55.1M | $60.1M | $71.0M | $75.0M | $77.5M | $83.4M |
| Operating income | $23.4M | $24.5M | $29.5M | $28.0M | $27.7M | $30.5M |
| Net income | $17.0M | $19.6M | $23.8M | $20.3M | $20.1M | $23.8M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.30 | $1.40 | $1.66 | $1.42 | $1.39 | — |
| Operating margin | 42.4% | 40.8% | 41.6% | 37.4% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| Net margin | 30.8% | 32.6% | 33.4% | 27.1% | 25.9% | 28.5% |
| Revenue growth | +2.4% | +9.0% | +18.3% | +5.5% | +3.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $1K | $1K | $1K | $1K | $1K | — |
| Total debt | $146M | $139M | $180M | $206M | $222M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (YORW)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 22.9x, Dec 2024 23.1x, Dec 2023 23.2x.
Analysts (YORW)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 31 (low 31, high 31).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (YORW)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +1.0% | -25.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +1.0% | -5.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.3% | 21.1% |
| Max drawdown | -13.9% (Jan 2026→May 2026) | -35.6% (Dec 2021→May 2026) |
YORW revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Line Protection Plan | $57,000 | 0.2% | +200.0% |
| Collection Services | $21,000 | 0.1% | -30.0% |
| Billing & Revenue Collection Services | $20,000 | 0.1% | +17.6% |
| Total revenue | $23.5M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
YORW company outlook (results filed Aug 6, 2026)
- “During the first six months of 2026, the Company invested $21.1 million in capital projects for main extensions, wastewater treatment plant construction, and an upgrade to the enterprise software system, as well as various replacements and improvements to infrastructure and routine items.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
YORW analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.50 | $0.48 | +4.2% | $22.6M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.36 | $0.39 | -7.7% | $20.6M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.68 | $1.60 | +5.0% | $86.8M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.89 | $1.75 | +8.0% | $92.7M | 1 |
YORW options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±10.6% (±$3.35) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±1.5% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 32.0% | ±10.6% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 25.4% | ±13.9% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 26.0% | ±16.3% |
30-day implied volatility 17.5% vs 20.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC)
| Price | USD 31.69 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.70% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 30.56 |
| Open | USD 30.75 |
| Day Range | USD 30.75 – 31.71 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 28.26 – 34.81 |
| Volume | 154,945 shares |
| Market Cap | $514.28M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (YORW)
Nexqual's technical model rates YORW "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.97 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 32.36) |
| MACD | -0.3 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (YORW)
Wall Street analysts rate YORW "Hold" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 31 (range USD 31–31), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 31 |
| High Target | USD 31 |
| Low Target | USD 31 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (YORW)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $22.60M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.49 vs est 0.4 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.33 vs est 0.31 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.43 vs est 0.38 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (YORW)
| Total Revenue | $83.42M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +22.50% |
| Gross Margin | +72.76% |
| Operating Margin | +42.26% |
| Profit Margin | +28.53% |
| ROE | +9.00% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.65 |
| Current Ratio | 1.05 |
| Total Cash | $555,000 |
| Total Debt | $190.00M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Financial Health Score (YORW)
Nexqual rates The York Water Company's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.4% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 73%, operating 42% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $555K cash and investments vs $190M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $30M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 2.9% |
Ownership (YORW)
| Insider Ownership | +1.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +66.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | 16.23M |
| Float | 14.71M |
| Short % of Float | +3.69% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Leadership (YORW)
The York Water Company is led by Joseph Thomas Hand, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Joseph Thomas Hand |
|---|---|
| CFO & Treasurer | Matthew E. Poff |
| Chief Operating Officer | Matthew J. Scarpato |
| Investor Relations Coordinator & Assistant Corporate Secretary | Molly E. Houck |
| Vice President of Customer Service | Suzanne M. Becker |
Major Backers & Investors (YORW)
Notable institutional backers of The York Water Company include Zimmer Partners, Lp, Morgan Stanley, Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Zimmer Partners, Lp | 8.75% |
| Morgan Stanley | 4.4% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 2.23% |
| Reaves Utility Income Fund | 1.6% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7.9% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.38% |
| Geode Capital | 2.6% |
| State Street | 2.13% |
| Legal & General Group PLC | 1.98% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.92% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWCO | Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | USD 28.05 | ▲ 3.31% |
| ARTNA | Artesian Resources Corporation | USD 34.01 | ▲ 3.19% |
| MSEX | Middlesex Water Company | USD 55.8 | ▲ 4.05% |
| HTO | H2O America | USD 58.66 | ▲ 4.41% |
| CWT | California Water Service Group | USD 47.54 | ▲ 3.55% |
| AWR | American States Water Company | USD 85.05 | ▲ 3.54% |
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