YORW Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield

YORW has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 1.11 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.81%
Payout Ratio 86.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.01%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.74%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 31
Dividend Rating 65.52%
Ex-Dividend in 18 days: Buy before Feb 27, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 3.5%
Total Return 5y: -21.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Water Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SBS 18,925 M 5.32% 17.3%
WTRG 10,981 M 3.56% 4.06%
HTO 1,736 M 3.38% 3.43%
CWT 2,649 M 2.63% 2.92%
CWCO 603 M 1.72% 4.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SBS 18,925 M 99.9% 77.3%
CWCO 603 M 10.1% 94.3%
AWR 2,825 M 8.48% 98.0%
AWK 25,203 M 8.33% 98.4%
CWT 2,649 M 6.87% 97.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Water Utilities

SBS
Companhia de Saneamento
 5.32% Yield

YORW Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-04-15 Quarterly 0.228 0% N/A
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.228 4% 0.71%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.2192 0% 0.72%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.2192 0% 0.69%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.2192 0% 0.68%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.2192 4% 0.66%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.2108 0% 0.56%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.2108 0% 0.56%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.2108 0% 0.6%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.2108 4% 0.54%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.2027 0% 0.53%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.2027 0% 0.49%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.2027 0% 0.45%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-17 Quarterly 0.2027 4% 0.45%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.1949 0% 0.49%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.1949 0% 0.49%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.1949 0% 0.45%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.1949 4% 0.4%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.1874 0% 0.42%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.1874 0% 0.4%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.1874 0% 0.43%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.1874 4% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.1802 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.1802 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.1802 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.1802 4% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.1733 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.1733 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.1733 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.1733 4% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.1666 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.1666 0% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.1666 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.1666 4% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.1602 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.1602 0% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.1602 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.1602 3% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.1555 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.1555 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.1555 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.1555 4% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.1495 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.1495 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.1495 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.1495 4.5% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.1431 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.1431 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.1431 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.1431 0% N/A

YORW Dividend FAQ

The York Water Company (NASDAQ:YORW) is a regulated water-utility that owns, impounds, treats, and distributes drinking water across 57 municipalities in four south-central Pennsylvania counties. Its asset base includes two large reservoirs (≈2.5 billion gal total capacity), a 15-mile Susquehanna River pipeline, three wastewater collection systems, ten treatment plants, and satellite groundwater networks in York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties. The firm’s customer mix spans industrial users (e.g., food processing, textiles, electrical machinery) and residential accounts, reflecting a diversified demand profile.

What is the Dividend Yield of YORW?

As of February 2026, YORW`s dividend yield is 2.81%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.11 USD by the current share price of 31.81.

Does YORW pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, YORW paid a dividend of 1.11 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 and the payout was 0.228 USD.

How often does YORW pay dividends?

YORW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, YORW has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-27.

YORW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for YORW for the next 4 payments are between 0.193 (-15.4%) and 0.213 (-6.6%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will YORW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.228 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for The York Water (YORW) is 2026-02-27.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for YORW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for The York Water (YORW) is 2026-02-27.

What is the Dividend Growth of YORW?

YORW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.01% per year.
Strong growth: YORW's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of YORW?

YORW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.74%. If you bought YORW's shares at 40.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.11 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.74% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of YORW?

YORW Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: The York Water has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does YORW have a good Dividend Yield?

YORW`s 2.81% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of YORW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of YORW is 86.8%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of YORW?

YORW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.52%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

YORW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in YORW's Outstanding Shares?

The York Water's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.28% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has YORW ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 12, 2006 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 7,880,000
1997 8,760,000 +11.17%
1998 8,860,000 +1.14%
1999 8,990,000 +1.47%
2000 9,256,200 +2.96%
2001 9,379,800 +1.34%
2002 9,469,600 +0.96%
2003 9,463,100 -0.07%
2004 10,251,400 +8.33%
2005 10,491,700 +2.34%
2006 11,050,000 +5.32%
2007 10,963,600 -0.78%
2008 11,374,100 +3.74%
2009 12,571,100 +10.52%
2010 12,695,600 +0.99%
2011 12,801,700 +0.84%
2012 12,937,500 +1.06%
2013 12,991,500 +0.42%
2014 12,836,400 -1.19%
2015 12,821,100 -0.12%
2016 12,851,500 +0.24%
2017 12,876,600 +0.2%
2018 12,943,000 +0.52%
2019 13,011,900 +0.53%
2020 13,058,600 +0.36%
2021 13,084,300 +0.2%
2022 14,272,500 +9.08%
2023 14,332,200 +0.42%
2024 14,366,000 +0.24%
2025 14,412,200 +0.32%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:40