Middlesex Water (MSEX)
NASDAQ:MSEX
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MSEX Stock Chart & Stats
$52.04
-$0.94(-1.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$52.04
-$0.94(-1.84%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$44.17 - $62.18
Previous CloseN/A
Volume21.06K
Average Volume (3M)115.16K
Market Cap
$986.07M
Enterprise Value$1.40B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$428.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.2
Beta-0.13
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.67Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.42
Shares Outstanding18,624,329
10 Day Avg. Volume118,011
30 Day Avg. Volume115,162
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.41
Price to Book (P/B)1.85
Price to Sales (P/S)4.69
P/FCF Ratio-27.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.42
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.05
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.26
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.56
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$215.50M
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’s price range in the past 12 months?
Middlesex Water lowest stock price was $44.17 and its highest was $62.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Middlesex Water’s market cap?
Middlesex Water’s market cap is $986.07M.
When is Middlesex Water’s upcoming earnings report date?
Middlesex Water’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Middlesex Water’s earnings last quarter?
Middlesex Water released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.
Is Middlesex Water overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Middlesex Water’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Middlesex Water pay dividends?
Middlesex Water pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.36 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.67%. See more information on Middlesex Water dividends here
What is Middlesex Water’s EPS estimate?
Middlesex Water’s EPS estimate is 0.67.
How many shares outstanding does Middlesex Water have?
Middlesex Water has 18,624,329 shares outstanding.
What happened to Middlesex Water’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Middlesex Water reported an EPS of $0.57 in its last earnings report, expectations of $0.57. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.097%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Middlesex Water?
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
Underperform
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MSEX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 7.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Middlesex Water
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.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.97% Insiders
28.75% Mutual Funds
17.52% Other Institutional Investors
26.32% Public Companies and
Individual Investors