Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)

US — Utilities Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MSEX
  • Rev/Share 10.9365
  • Book/Share 25.1005
  • PB 2.3087
  • Debt/Equity 0.8579
  • CurrentRatio 0.4594
  • ROIC 0.0403

 

  • MktCap 1038475590.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.0803
  • PFCF 18.8447
  • PE 24.0272
  • Debt/Assets 0.3012
  • DivYield 0.0232
  • ROE 0.0972

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade MSEX Janney Buy Neutral -- -- April 4, 2025
Upgrade MSEX Robert W. Baird Neutral Outperform -- $61 March 3, 2025
Initiation MSEX BofA Securities -- Underperform -- $56 Dec. 11, 2024

News

Reasons to Add Middlesex Water Stock to Your Portfolio Right Away
MSEX
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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

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Middlesex Water (MSEX) Could Be a Great Choice
MSEX
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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?

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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
MSEX
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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?

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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) This Year?
MSEX
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

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

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Buy 3 "Safer" Dividend Kings Of 25 From May's 55
ADM, ADP, BDX, BKH, CDUAF, CWT, ED, FRT, FTS, HRL, KO, KVUE, MO, MSEX, NFG, NWN, PEP, PPG, RLI, SCL, SWK, SYY, TGT, UBSI, UVV
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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.

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Why Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
MSEX
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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?

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2025 Dividend Kings: Weathering Tariff Volatility Better Than The Market
ABM, ABT, ADM, AWR, BDX, BKH, CDUAF, CWT, ED, FTS, FUL, GPC, HRL, JNJ, KO, LANC, LOW, MO, MSEX, NDSN, NFG, NUE, NWN, PEP, PPG
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025 by 8.94%. Top performers include National Fuel & Gas (+28.88%), Consolidated Edison (+28.10%), and Middlesex Water Company (+21.00%). Promising Dividend Kings identified in March showed relative outperformance, averaging -3.15% vs. -8.16% for SPY.

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Will Middlesex Water (MSEX) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
MSEX
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Middlesex Water (MSEX) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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What Makes Middlesex Water (MSEX) a New Strong Buy Stock
MSEX
Published: April 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Middlesex Water (MSEX) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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Why Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
MSEX
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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?

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Reasons to Add Middlesex Water Stock to Your Portfolio Now
MSEX
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The steadily rising earnings estimates and regular capital investments to strengthen infrastructure make MSEX stock a strong pick.

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Middlesex Water's Unit Acquires the Water Assets of TOV for $4.6M
MSEX
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MSEX's unit acquires water assets of the Town of Ocean View for $4.6 million. This deal will expand its operation in Delaware.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Great Choice
MSEX
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Middlesex Water (MSEX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
MSEX
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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?

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Is Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) Stock Outpacing Its Utilities Peers This Year?
MSEX
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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

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This is Why Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Great Dividend Stock
MSEX
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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?

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Why Middlesex Water Stock Exploded Higher on Monday
MSEX
Published: March 03, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Investors in New Jersey water utility stock Middlesex Water (MSEX 14.44%) woke up to some dramatically good news on Monday morning: a 12.8% gain in share price (through 10:25 a.m. ET) after earnings came out over the weekend.

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About Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)

  • IPO Date 1973-02-21
  • Website https://www.middlesexwater.com
  • Industry Regulated Water
  • CEO Ms. Nadine M. Duchemin-Leslie
  • Employees 360

Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems. It operates in two segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The Regulated segment collects, treats, and distributes water on a retail and wholesale basis to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection customers, as well as provides regulated wastewater systems in New Jersey and Delaware. The Non-Regulated segment provides non-regulated contract services for the operation and maintenance of municipal and private water and wastewater systems in New Jersey and Delaware. The company was incorporated in 1896 and is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.