Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)

NASDAQ: MSEX · Real-Time Price · USD
51.95
+0.54 (1.05%)
May 8, 2026, 1:26 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap967.53M -13.7%
Revenue (ttm)199.11M +1.8%
Net Income43.88M +1.9%
EPS2.40 -0.0%
Shares Out 18.62M
PE Ratio21.74
Forward PE19.45
Dividend$1.44 (2.76%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 15, 2026
Volume22,164
Open51.74
Previous Close51.41
Day's Range51.55 - 52.28
52-Week Range44.17 - 62.18
Beta0.77
AnalystsBuy
Price Target61.33 (+18.06%)
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About MSEX

Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the United States. It operates in two segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The company collects, treats, and distributes water on a retail and wholesale basis to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection customers; and provides regulated wastewater system. It also provides non-regulated contract services for the operation and maintenance of municipal and private water and wastewater systems. Middlesex Water Company was incorporated in 18... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
Founded 1897
Employees 395
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MSEX
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Middlesex Water Company's revenue was $194.69 million, an increase of 1.47% compared to the previous year's $191.88 million. Earnings were $42.75 million, a decrease of -3.37%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 3 analysts, the average rating for MSEX stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $61.33, which is an increase of 18.06% from the latest price.

Price Target
$61.33
(18.06% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Middlesex Water Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings

Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.57 Invested $21 million in water and wastewater utility infrastructure during the three months ended March 31, 2026 Declared $0.36 common stock cash dividend I...

7 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

ISELIN, N.J., April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share on its com...

13 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water names Tatyana Kaplan chief accounting officer

Middlesex Water (MSEX) has announced that Tatyana Kaplan joined the company as VP and chief accounting officer, effective March 26. Kaplan was most recently the director of accounting for Veolia

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Middlesex Water Company Appoints Tatyana Kaplan as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

ISELIN, N.J., March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) has announced today that Mrs.

6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Tidewater Utilities Announces Customer Bill Credit Using PFAS Litigation Proceeds

DOVER, Del., Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tidewater Utilities, Inc. (Tidewater), a water service provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Middlesex Water Company, today announced that it has recei...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water Company Reports 2025 Earnings

Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $2.36 Invested $96 million in water and wastewater utility infrastructure during 2025, successfully delivering the planned 2025 capital investments Utility infras...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water Company to Report 2025 Earnings on February 19

ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) plans to report its 2025 fourth quarter and year-end financial results after the market closes on Thursday, Febru...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water Subsidiary Finalizes Pinewood Acres Water System Acquisition

ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) today announced that its subsidiary, Tidewater Utilities, Inc. (TUI), has completed the acquisition of the water ...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water Company Appoints Robert Hoglund to Board of Directors

ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company, (“Middlesex” or the “Company) (NASDAQ:MSEX), announced today the appointment of Robert Hoglund to its Board of Directors, effec...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water initiated with a Hold at Freedom Capital

Freedom Capital initiated coverage of Middlesex Water (MSEX) with a Hold rating and $52 price target The water utility operating in central New Jersey and Delaware has an “ambitious” investment

5 months ago - TheFly

Middlesex Water price target raised to $53 from $51 at BofA

BofA raised the firm’s price target on Middlesex Water (MSEX) to $53 from $51 and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares. The firm notes the company reported Q3 2025

6 months ago - TheFly

Middlesex Water price target lowered to $63 from $73 at Baird

Baird lowered the firm’s price target on Middlesex Water (MSEX) to $63 from $73 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q3 results

6 months ago - TheFly

Middlesex Water Company Reports Third Quarter 2025 Earnings

Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.77 Invested $72 million in water and wastewater utility infrastructure during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, or approximately 77% of the 2025 capita...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water raises quarterly dividend 5.88% to 36c from 34c per share

Middlesex Water (MSEX) Company announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 36c per share on its common stock, a 5.88% increase from the 34c

6 months ago - TheFly

Middlesex Water Company Increases Common Dividend by 5.88%

ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share on its comm...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water Company to Report Third Quarter 2025 Earnings on October 31

ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) plans to report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, after the market close on Octob...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water Company Transcript: Janney Virtual Water Utilities Conference

Management outlined a five-year strategy focused on operational excellence, customer experience, and sustainable growth. Regulatory processes in New Jersey and Delaware are on track, with elevated CapEx and proactive investment in water quality and infrastructure. Affordability and energy cost management remain priorities.

8 months ago - Transcripts

Middlesex Water Company to Present at Janney's 5th Annual Virtual Water Utilities Conference

ISELIN, N.J., Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) has announced that its Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nadine Leslie, and Senior Vice President, C...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water Company Reports Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.60 Invested $51 million in water and wastewater utility infrastructure during the first half of 2025, or approximately 55% of the 2025 capital budget Construct...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water Company to Report Second Quarter 2025 Earnings on July 31

ISELIN, N.J., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) plans to report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, after the market close on July 31, ...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water price target lowered to $55 from $60 at BofA

BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Middlesex Water (MSEX) to $55 from $60 and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares. Middlesex filed a rate case in New Jersey

11 months ago - TheFly

Middlesex Water Files for Rate Request

ISELIN, N.J., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) (Middlesex or the Company) today filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) requestin...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water Company Board of Directors Names Nadine Leslie Chair and Amy Mansue Lead Director

ISELIN, N.J., May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX), a provider of life-sustaining water and wastewater utility services, announced that its Board of Directors has nam...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Middlesex Water upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Janney Montgomery Scott

Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Michael Gaugler upgraded Middlesex Water (MSEX) to Buy from Neutral with a $66 fair value estimate.

1 year ago - TheFly

Middlesex Water upgraded to Buy at Janney after pullback

Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Michael Gaugler upgraded Middlesex Water (MSEX) to Buy from Neutral with an unchanged fair value estimate of $66. The forward outlook remains “very positive,” with the

1 year ago - TheFly