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MSEX Stock Chart & Stats
$56.19
-$0.02(-0.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$56.19
-$0.02(-0.04%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$44.17 - $62.18
Previous Close$56.17
Volume123.77K
Average Volume (3M)201.38K
Market Cap
$1.08B
Enterprise Value$1.49K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$438.75M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.0
Beta-0.15
Next Earnings
Oct 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.82Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.61
Shares Outstanding18,843,946
10 Day Avg. Volume149,895
30 Day Avg. Volume201,378
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.42
Price to Book (P/B)1.84
Price to Sales (P/S)4.69
P/FCF Ratio-27.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$66.00Price Target Upside17.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$213.09M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth StrategyThere is a bullish outlook on the company's growth strategy, driven by a strong capital expenditure profile for the next 3 years.
Regulatory DevelopmentsThe settlement of the Tidewater rate case in Delaware is viewed constructively, allowing for a notable revenue increase.
ValuationMiddlesex Water is trading near its lowest NTM P/E level in the last decade, representing a ~30% discount to its five-year average, making its valuation particularly attractive.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceAnalyst reiterates an Underperform rating for Middlesex Water, reflecting ongoing concerns about the company's financial performance.
Financial PressureThe request for a significant revenue increase in New Jersey indicates possible financial pressure, as Middlesex seeks to boost its base rates by 19.3%.
Valuation ConcernsThe shares of Middlesex Water now trading above the Fair Value estimate has led to a downgrade in rating from Buy to Neutral based on valuation.
Middlesex Water Company News
MSEX FAQ
What was Middlesex Water Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Middlesex Water Company lowest stock price was $44.17 and its highest was $62.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Middlesex Water Company’s market cap?
Middlesex Water Company’s market cap is $1.08B.
When is Middlesex Water Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Middlesex Water Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 23, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were Middlesex Water Company’s earnings last quarter?
Middlesex Water Company released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.79 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.657 by $0.133.
Is Middlesex Water Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Middlesex Water Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Middlesex Water Company pay dividends?
Middlesex Water Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.36 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.48%. See more information on Middlesex Water Company dividends here
What is Middlesex Water Company’s EPS estimate?
Middlesex Water Company’s EPS estimate is 0.82.
How many shares outstanding does Middlesex Water Company have?
Middlesex Water Company has 18,843,946 shares outstanding.
What happened to Middlesex Water Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Middlesex Water Company reported an EPS of $0.79 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.657. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.67%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Middlesex Water Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MSEX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Middlesex Water Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$66.00 (17.46% Upside)
$66.00 (17.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MSEX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 7.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Middlesex Water Company
Middlesex Water Company primarily delivers vital water and wastewater utility services, structured around two key business units. Its regulated operations are dedicated to the acquisition, treatment, and distribution of water to a broad spectrum of retail and wholesale clients, including residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection users. This division also oversees regulated wastewater systems in both New Jersey and Delaware. Complementing this, the company's non-regulated segment furnishes contract-based services for the management and maintenance of municipal and private water and wastewater infrastructure within the same states. The firm, established in 1896, maintains its corporate headquarters in Iselin, New Jersey.
MSEX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$66.00
▲(17.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.95% Insiders
28.38% Mutual Funds
3.03% Other Institutional Investors
40.83% Public Companies and
Individual Investors