We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Buying In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where The York Water Company (NASDAQ:YORW) stands against other stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025.
About 30 minutes before the market closed Monday, the broader market index was up 0.3%, while the blue-chip companies gained 0.9%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%. Some stocks were recovering from Friday losses after inflation data came in higher than expected, coupled with weak consumer sentiment, which heightened concerns about the U.S. economy’s stability, according to Investopedia.
As investors react to daily market changes, ongoing uncertainty continues to affect the market. During such times, insider trading often garners attention, as executive purchases of company stock can signal optimism about the company’s prospects. However, insider sales do not always indicate a lack of confidence—they may be influenced by personal financial reasons or a need for diversification. Executives often follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. While insider trading can offer valuable insights, it should be considered alongside a company’s financial health, market conditions, and industry shifts.
Our Methodology
What are some of the stocks insiders have been buying the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had purchased shares in January, February, and March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders purchasing shares.
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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.
A reservoir at sunrise, reflecting the regulated water company’s commitment to providing reliable water services.
The York Water Company (NASDAQ:YORW)
Market Cap: $498.74 million
Number of insiders buying: 7
York Water Company, which provides water and wastewater services in Pennsylvania, ranks 15th among the 20 stocks that insiders were buying in the first quarter of 2025. It operates multiple wastewater collection systems, reservoirs, and pipelines, serving industries and municipalities across four counties. The company impounds and distributes drinking water with a focus on maintaining high-quality service.
In January, the company’s management announced a quarterly dividend of $0.2192 per share, marking its 617th consecutive payout. With a history of paying dividends for over 209 years, the company proudly claims to hold the longest streak of consecutive dividends in the United States.
During the first quarter, seven insiders, including the CEO, and CFO, bought approximately $13,145 worth of The York Water Company shares at an average price of $31.46 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is up 6.51%, trading at $34.85. Over the past 12 months, the York Water Company lost 2.65%.
For the full 2024, The York Water Company disclosed a net income of $20.33 million, which compares to a net income of $23.76 million in 2023. Operating revenues amounted to $74.96 million, compared to $71.03 million in the prior year.
In December, The York Water Company completed the acquisition of two water systems, one located in York and the other in Adams County. Additionally, the company acquired the water distribution system at the Brookhaven Mobile Home Community in Hallam Township, York County.
The consensus rating on The York Water Company stock from six analysts is “Buy,” reports StockAnalysis. The average price target suggests a 75.03% upside from the latest price.
Overall, YORW ranks 15th on our list of stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of YORW our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than YORW but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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