YORK WATER CO YORW 84.15
Utilities · NASDAQ · Data as of 2026-08-06
YORK WATER CO (YORW) has delivered +6.1% annualized revenue growth, +7.3% earnings growth, and +5.5% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #53 of 1968 stocks overall and #3 of 87 in the Utilities sector by Steady Score.
About YORK WATER CO
Company Overview
The York Water Company is an investor-owned water utility serving communities in south- central Pennsylvania. It impounds, treats and distributes drinking water and also owns wastewater collection and treatment operations. Customers include households, businesses, industries, municipalities and other utilities. The company operates dams, reservoirs, treatment facilities, wells, pumping stations and an extensive network of transmission and distribution mains. Its wastewater assets include collection networks and treatment facilities serving nearby communities.
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Business Model & Revenue
York Water earns most revenue from regulated water and wastewater service billed to customers under rates approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Revenue reflects customer counts, usage and authorized charges, while profitability depends on operating expenses and recovery of infrastructure investment through rate cases. The company continually invests in mains, treatment capacity and system reliability, funding that work with operating cash, debt and equity.
Key Facts & Market Position
The utility operates in a geographically focused service territory and provides an essential service with limited direct competition. Regulation shapes pricing, permitted returns and the timing of cost recovery. Water availability, treatment requirements, infrastructure condition and population growth are important operating factors, while acquisitions of nearby systems can gradually expand the customer base.