YORW Dividend History & Yield
The York Water Company · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.228 | $22.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 (in 159 days) | Apr 17, 2027 | $0.228 | $22.80 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 3, 2027 (in 251 days) | Jul 18, 2027 | $0.228 | $22.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Oct 3, 2027 (in 343 days) | Oct 18, 2027 | $0.228 | $22.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from YORW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.912 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much YORW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,316 | $41,868 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,579 | $209,342 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,158 | $418,684 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.87%. $10,000 in YORW would currently pay about $287 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
YORW dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.228 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.228 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.228 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.228 | +4.1% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.219 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.219 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $0.219 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.219 | +3.8% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $0.211 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.211 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $0.211 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $0.211 | +3.9% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | $0.203 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | $0.203 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | $0.203 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 17, 2023 | $0.203 | +4.1% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | $0.195 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | $0.195 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 | $0.195 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | $0.195 | +4.3% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 | $0.187 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | $0.187 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 | $0.187 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | $0.187 | +3.9% |
YORW dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Raised 4.1% | $0.219 | $0.228 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
YORW scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About The York Water Company
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.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water. First dividend on our records: Dec 29, 1998. 112 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
YORW dividend FAQ
When is YORW's next ex-dividend date?
YORW's next ex-dividend date is Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.228 per share, expected on Jan 15, 2027.
How often does YORW pay dividends?
YORW pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.228 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is YORW's dividend yield?
YORW's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.87%, based on $0.912 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $31.82. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.912 per share, is 2.87%.
How much does YORW pay per share?
YORW pays about $0.228 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.912 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $91.20 a year.
Has YORW grown or cut its dividend?
YORW has raised its annual dividend for 25 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.0% a year (+4.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of YORW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.87%, you would need about 1,316 shares of YORW (roughly $41,868 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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