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Middlesex Water

53.42 USD
-0.10
0.19%
Updated Aug 26, 2:30 PM EDT
1 day
-0.19%
5 days
-0.04%
1 month
3.69%
3 months
-7.69%
6 months
3.13%
Year to date
3.97%
1 year
-13.70%
5 years
-16.65%
10 years
135.75%
 

About: Middlesex Water Co owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the U.S. The firm operates in the eastern states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The company has two operating segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The regulated business includes collecting and distributing water to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection consumers. The non-regulated business includes contract services for the operation of private water and wastewater systems. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Regulated segment and from residential customers.

Employees: 360

0
Funds holding %
of 7,432 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,574% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $720K | Put options by funds: $43K

77% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 92 | Existing positions reduced: 52

17% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 27 | Existing positions closed: 23

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 215 [Q1] → 213 (-2) [Q2]

2.1% less ownership

Funds ownership: 77.33% [Q1] → 75.22% (-2.1%) [Q2]

17% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $887M [Q1] → $736M (-$150M) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MSEX.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about MSEX published over the past 30 days

Positive
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Neutral
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Middlesex Water (MSEX) Q2 EPS Falls 8%
Middlesex Water (MSEX) Q2 EPS Falls 8%
Middlesex Water (MSEX) Q2 EPS Falls 8%
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Middlesex Water (MSEX) Lags Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Middlesex Water (MSEX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.6 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.
Middlesex Water (MSEX) Lags Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
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 Constructive outcome of the general base rate case in Delaware Declared $0.34 common stock cash dividend ISELIN, N.J., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (“Middlesex” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MSEX) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Middlesex Water Company Reports Second Quarter 2025 Earnings
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Middlesex Water (MSEX) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Middlesex Water (MSEX) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Middlesex Water (MSEX) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Middlesex Water: The Stock Has Entered A Buy Zone
Middlesex Water shares have dropped 55% since 2021, creating an attractive valuation for long-term investors. The company boasts a stable, well-functioning business model with a strong history of above-market total returns driven by consistent dividend growth. Rising operating costs are a risk factor for this company.
Middlesex Water: The Stock Has Entered A Buy Zone
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Middlesex Water Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ISELIN, N.J., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share on its common stock, payable September 2, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025.
Middlesex Water Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
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, 2025.
Middlesex Water Company to Report Second Quarter 2025 Earnings on July 31
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
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) requesting new rates driven by close to $100 million in prudently-incurred investments made to meet water quality and environmental regulations and to continue to provide safe and reliable water service to its customers.
Middlesex Water Files for Rate Request
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