Key Performance
More- Earnings Score: 61
- Momentum Score: 21
- True Yield: N/A
- Financial Health Score: 44
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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 forward P/E ratio compared to its 5-year average of 29.3, positioning it well if the market corrects.
06/16/2026, 7:06 AM • The Motley Fool
The York Water Company Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
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 conditions.
04/15/2026, 4:45 PM • GlobeNewswire
3 Dividend Champions to Buy and Hold for Decades
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 dividend growth even during challenging market conditions.
01/16/2026, 6:23 AM • The Motley Fool
10 Magnificent Stocks That Can Make You Richer in 2026
The article identifies 10 stocks positioned to deliver strong returns in 2026 across growth, value, and income categories. These include payment processor Visa, adtech firm The Trade Desk, social media giant Meta, healthcare conglomerate UnitedHealth Group, satellite radio operator Sirius XM, drug developer BioMarin Pharmaceutical, utility NextEra Energy, cybersecurity provider Okta, water utility York Water, and auto parts retailer O'Reilly Automotive. Each stock is highlighted for competitive advantages, attractive valuations, or strong historical performance.
01/05/2026, 4:06 AM • The Motley Fool
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.
12/03/2025, 3:06 AM • The Motley Fool
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Company Profile
The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates three wastewater collection systems; twelve wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.5 billion gallons of water. The company operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns satellite groundwater systems in York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties, as well as two impounding dams on primary system located in York and Springfield Townships. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 58 municipalities within four counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.