Middlesex Water Company
MSEXNASDAQUtilitiesUtilities - Regulated Water
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.01B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.11
- Forward P/E
- 18.82
- Dividend yield
- 2.67%
- 52-week range
- $44.17$62.18
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 140.39K
Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $53.49 - $54.67 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $62.18 |
| 52-Week Low | $44.17 |
| Open | $53.92 |
| Volume (last close) | 179.40K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 140.39K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 206.14M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 47.90M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -40.70M |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.59 |
| Profit Margin | 23.24% |
| Operating Margin | 29.22% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.17% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.84 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.44 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
| Payout Ratio | 55.54% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.01B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 18.74M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.11 |
| Forward P/E | 18.82 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.91 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.94 |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.66 |
| 50-Day MA | $56.26 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $53.95 |
| 1-Year Change | −7.39% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Middlesex Water Company at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) has a market capitalization of $1.01B. The stock trades at 21.1× trailing earnings, 18.8× forward earnings and 4.9× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $47.90M on revenue of $206.14M (a 23.2% profit margin) and burned $40.70M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 5.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.80M in cash and securities against $437.25M of debt, a net debt position of $435.45M.
Middlesex Water Company pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.44 per share a year, a 2.67% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 56% payout ratio and 38 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 7.4% over the past year. At $54.59 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $44.17 to $62.17, above its 200-day moving average of $53.95.
Frequently Asked Questions About Middlesex Water Company
What is the current stock price for MSEX?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, MSEX stock trades at $54.59. The 52-week range is $44.17–$62.18, with a day range of $53.49–$54.67.
What is the P/E ratio for MSEX?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Middlesex Water Company's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 21.1, meaning investors pay $21.1 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 18.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Middlesex Water Company operates in the Utilities sector.
Does MSEX pay dividends?
Yes, Middlesex Water Company pays a 2.67% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.44 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 55.5%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 17, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for MSEX?
Analyst ratings and recommendations for MSEX are displayed in the Analyst Consensus section, including buy/hold/sell distribution and 12-month price targets.
What is the market cap of MSEX?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Middlesex Water Company's market capitalization is $1.02B, classifying it as a small-cap company. Middlesex Water Company operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.