York Water Reports 2025 Annual EPS Decline to $1.39, Q4 EPS Flat
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The York Water Company reported its 2025 annual results, with basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreasing to $1.39 from $1.42 in 2024, and net income falling slightly to $20.06 million from $20.33 million. This decline occurred despite a 3.4% increase in operating revenues to $77.49 million, primarily driven by customer growth and Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) revenues. For the fourth quarter of 2025, EPS remained flat at $0.36, though operating revenues and net income saw modest increases. The annual profitability dip was attributed to higher operating and maintenance expenses, depreciation, and increased interest on debt, partially offset by lower income taxes and a non-recurring gain on life insurance. The company also announced plans for significant capital investments of approximately $48 million in both 2026 and 2027 for infrastructure upgrades and expansion, which will be a key focus for future performance.
At the time of this announcement, YORW was trading at $32.99 on NASDAQ in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $476.2M. The 52-week trading range was $29.68 to $36.48. This news item was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: GlobeNewswire.