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Scarpato Matthew J purchased $3K of YORW

Scarpato Matthew J (Chief Operating Officer) purchased 112 shares of YORK WATER CO (YORW) at $29.11 on 2026-07-16.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Scarpato Matthew J
Published Jul 17, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Bullish
medium confidence
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Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The newest fact is the COO’s open-market purchase (112 shares) at a stated price, which can slightly influence sentiment but is not a fundamental catalyst by itself.

02

Market read

Traders may note the insider buy as a small positive signal, but the disclosed dollar amount is too small to expect a major repricing.

03

What to watch

The article provides only the buy details and does not include context such as prior trading patterns, total insider ownership changes beyond the post-transaction figure, or any concurrent company-specific catalysts.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 3/10Timing: after-hours/filing day, SEC Form 4 received 2026-07-17 for a 2026-07-16 purchase

Background

This is an SEC Form 4 insider transaction disclosure for York Water Co (YORW).

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$YORWBullishMedium confidence
Context

YORW COO Matthew J Scarpato filed a Form 4 open-market purchase of 112 shares at $29.1056 on 2026-07-16.

Expected impact

Low likelihood of a sustained price move; any reaction is likely limited and short-lived.

Evidence & confidence

The filing is a primary-source Form 4, but the transaction size is modest ($3,250) and there is no 10b5-1 plan or other accompanying corporate news in the text.

Market effects

No sector read-across; this is a single-company insider transaction.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

Insider open-market buys can be routine (compensation timing, diversification, or personal liquidity needs) and may not signal improved fundamentals.

Key entities

  • YORK WATER CO

    Company whose insider transaction was disclosed on Form 4.

  • Scarpato Matthew J

    Chief Operating Officer who reported the open-market purchase.

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YORK WATER CO (YORW): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

YORK WATER CO (YORW) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: August 6, 2026 (Date of earliest event reported) THE YORK WATER COMPANY (Exact name of registrant