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York Water Co (YORW) is a stable, defensive utility stock with modest growth. While the financial performance is positive and insiders are buying, the stock appears fairly valued at its current price. Given the investor's long-term strategy and beginner level, this stock is a safe hold but not an aggressive buy at this time.
The MACD is positive and contracting, indicating mild bullish momentum. RSI is neutral at 50.727, showing no overbought or oversold conditions. Moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200), and the stock is trading near its pivot point of 33.002 with resistance at 33.632 and support at 32.372.

Insiders are buying significantly, with a 900.67% increase in buying activity over the last month. The company's financials show consistent growth in revenue, net income, and EPS. The stock is a defensive play, suitable for long-term investors.
Analysts have a Hold rating with a price target of $34, suggesting limited upside. The stock's near-term growth is already priced in. No recent news or significant hedge fund activity to drive momentum.
In Q3 2025, York Water Co reported a 3.28% YoY increase in revenue to $20.36M, a 5.76% YoY increase in net income to $6.2M, and a 4.88% YoY increase in EPS to $0.43. Gross margin remained stable at 100%.
Freedom Capital initiated coverage with a Hold rating and a $34 price target, citing the stock as a defensive, small-cap utility with limited near-term growth potential.