Middlesex Water
MSEX
Market cap $1.01B

56.58 USD

-0.49

0.86%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

56.58

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-0.86%

5 days

0.89%

1 month

0.59%

3 months

-8.10%

6 months

-4.78%

Year to date

10.12%

1 year

8.79%

5 years

-19.81%

10 years

158.95%

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

Utilities Water Utilities

0

Funds holding %

of 7,296 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

838% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $788K | Put options by funds: $84K

36% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 34 | Existing positions closed: 25

24% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $712M [Q4 2024] → $885M (+$172M) [Q1 2025]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 209 [Q4 2024] → 214 (+5) [Q1 2025]

1.35% more ownership

Funds ownership: 75.82% [Q4 2024] → 77.17% (+1.35%) [Q1 2025]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]

26% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 56 | Existing positions reduced: 76

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Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$66

17%

upside

Avg. target

$66

17%

upside

High target

$66

17%

upside

1 analyst rating

1 positive

100%

0 neutral

0%

0 negative

0%

Janney Montgomery Scott

Michael Gaugler

17%upside

$66

Buy

Upgraded

12 May 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about MSEX published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Why Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Middlesex Water (MSEX) have what it takes?

Why Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Zacks Investment Research

4 Stocks to Watch From the Thriving Water Supply Industry

Water utilities like AWK, SBS, MSEX and ARTNA are likely to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services. Capital-intensive utilities are set to gain from interest rate cuts.

4 Stocks to Watch From the Thriving Water Supply Industry

June's Dividend Kings: 3 Ideal Buys In 25 "Safer" Dogs

Most Dividend Kings are currently overpriced, but six offer fair value where annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceed their share price. Three top-yield Dividend Kings—Altria, Northwest Natural, and Canadian Utilities—meet the ideal 'dogcatcher' standard for fair pricing and dividend safety. Analyst projections suggest select Dividend Kings could deliver up to 58% total returns by June 2026, with lower volatility than the market overall.

June's Dividend Kings: 3 Ideal Buys In 25 "Safer" Dogs

Zacks Investment Research

Reasons to Add Middlesex Water Stock to Your Portfolio Right Away

MSEX makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, better debt management and capability to increase shareholders' value.

Reasons to Add Middlesex Water Stock to Your Portfolio Right Away

Zacks Investment Research

Middlesex Water (MSEX) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Middlesex Water (MSEX) have what it takes?

Middlesex Water (MSEX) Could Be a Great Choice

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 named Nadine Leslie as Chair of the Board.

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

Zacks Investment Research

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Middlesex Water (MSEX) have what it takes?

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

Zacks Investment Research

Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) This Year?

Here is how Middlesex Water (MSEX) and National Grid (NGG) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) This Year?

Buy 3 "Safer" Dividend Kings Of 25 From May's 55

The May collection of Dividend Kings grew to 55, with Automatic Data Processing and RLI Corporation joining, despite two companies dropping off for not increasing dividends. Six top-yield Dividend Kings, including Altria and Canadian Utilities, are now fairly priced, with annual dividends from $1K investments exceeding their single-share prices. Analysts predict net gains of 14.7% to 56.86% for the top ten Dividend Kings by yield for the coming year, based on target prices. Among the 55 Dividend Kings, 16 show negative free cash flow margins, making them cash-poor and unsafe for investment.

Buy 3 "Safer" Dividend Kings Of 25 From May's 55

Zacks Investment Research

Middlesex Water (MSEX) Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates

Middlesex Water (MSEX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.

Middlesex Water (MSEX) Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates

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