The York Water Company
YORW25 yrs growthUtilities · Stock · quarterly payer
$29.60
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
3.08%
Annual Dividend
$0.91
Payout Ratio
61%
5-Yr Growth
4.0%
Ex-Date
Jun 30, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
YORW Dividend Safety Score
87/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak24 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage61% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.98
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.5× its 5-yr average — elevated
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is YORW a good dividend stock?
YesThe York Water Company (YORW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.08% ($0.91/yr), with 25 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 25 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 3.08%
- Payout Ratio
- 61%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.91
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 4.0%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Jun 30, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 25
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.62
- Market Cap
- $479.8M
- P/E Ratio
- 20.1
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -34%
- 52-Week Range
- $28.26 – $34.30
- Dividend Safety
- A · 87/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.2280 | regular |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.2280 | regular |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.2190 | regular |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.2190 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.2190 | regular |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.2190 | regular |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.2110 | regular |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.2110 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2024 | — | $0.2110 | regular |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.2110 | regular |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.2030 | regular |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.2030 | regular |
| Feb 27, 2023 | — | $0.2030 | regular |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.2030 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $0.91 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$22.75
Annual$91.00
Monthly avg$7.58
