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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$53.13
+1.4%
$50.23
$45.42
$84.38
$946.46M0.74112,731 shs89,961 shs
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$55.53
+0.9%
$55.39
$51.37
$77.83
$1.79B0.58191,721 shs255,143 shs
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
$27.03
$26.99
$16.08
$27.78
$864.15M0.88493,237 shs1.17 million shs
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$36.90
+0.4%
$35.35
$33.32
$45.61
$528.78M0.656,525 shs40,992 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
+1.35%+8.03%+9.43%-5.24%-25.78%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
+0.18%+3.83%+1.72%-6.72%-26.48%
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
+0.41%+4.33%+5.67%+2.50%-11.89%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
4.1472 of 5 stars
2.54.04.20.02.83.31.9
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
3.7072 of 5 stars
2.14.04.20.02.21.72.5
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
3.3893 of 5 stars
0.03.04.20.02.02.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
3.00
Buy$59.0011.05% Upside
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
2.25
Hold$66.0018.85% Upside
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
N/AN/AN/AN/A
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MSEX, WAAS, YORW, and SJW Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/1/2024
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
Robert W. Baird
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$69.00 ➝ $59.00
2/26/2024
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
Seaport Res Ptn
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
2/23/2024
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$61.00 ➝ $62.00
(Data available from 5/4/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$166.27M5.69$3.47 per share15.31$23.75 per share2.24
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$670.36M2.67$6.06 per share9.17$38.48 per share1.44
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
$203.49M4.25$1.31 per share20.66$12.59 per share2.15
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$71.03M7.44$2.49 per share14.82$15.44 per share2.39

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$31.52M$1.7630.1922.14N/A18.96%7.61%2.68%5/6/2024 (Estimated)
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$84.99M$2.6620.8818.632.6812.48%6.98%2.09%7/29/2024 (Estimated)
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
-$20.08M-$0.48N/AN/AN/A-9.87%-4.61%-2.23%N/A
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$23.76M$1.6622.2321.83N/A33.45%11.05%4.28%5/7/2024 (Estimated)

Latest MSEX, WAAS, YORW, and SJW Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
3/5/202412/31/2023
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$0.36$0.42+$0.06$0.42$17.00 million$18.10 million  
2/29/2024Q4 2023
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$0.46$0.32-$0.14$0.32$41.00 million$38.60 million
2/21/202412/31/2023
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$0.60$0.59-$0.01$0.59$161.23 million$171.34 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$1.302.45%+6.63%73.86%51 Years
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
$1.602.88%+5.90%60.15%57 Years
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$0.842.28%+4.00%50.60%26 Years

Latest MSEX, WAAS, YORW, and SJW Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/25/2024
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
Quarterly$0.32502.64%5/14/20245/15/20246/3/2024
4/25/2024
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
Quarterly$0.402.99%5/3/20245/6/20246/3/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
0.85
1.05
0.98
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
1.25
0.55
0.58
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
0.80
3.41
3.04
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
0.81
0.86
0.69

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
79.52%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
84.29%
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
48.39%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
49.86%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
1.86%
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
0.60%
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
53.30%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
1.33%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
35517.81 million17.48 millionOptionable
SJW Group stock logo
SJW
SJW Group
80832.23 million32.04 millionOptionable
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
66531.97 millionN/ANot Optionable
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
13014.33 million14.14 millionOptionable

MSEX, WAAS, YORW, and SJW Headlines

SourceHeadline
NYC water bills will soar 8.5% under ‘hidden’ $1.4B tax buried in Adams budgetNYC water bills will soar 8.5% under ‘hidden’ $1.4B tax buried in Adams budget
msn.com - May 4 at 4:46 PM
How a ‘Hidden’ $1.4 Billion Tax Will Make N.Y.C. Water Bills RiseHow a ‘Hidden’ $1.4 Billion Tax Will Make N.Y.C. Water Bills Rise
nytimes.com - May 3 at 10:33 AM
The Top 3 Utilities Stocks to Buy in April 2024The Top 3 Utilities Stocks to Buy in April 2024
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 10:33 AM
UPDATED, Queensbury boil water alert: Pipe had collapsed. Boil water mandate continues.UPDATED, Queensbury boil water alert: Pipe had collapsed. Boil water mandate continues.
poststar.com - May 2 at 1:25 AM
Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Westchester Intersection: Heres WhereWater Main Break Shuts Down Busy Westchester Intersection: Here's Where
dailyvoice.com - May 1 at 8:25 PM
Fire chiefs in York County warn motorists not to drive over fire hosesFire chiefs in York County warn motorists not to drive over fire hoses
msn.com - May 1 at 8:25 PM
Unveiling Water CrestUnveiling Water Crest
nyacknewsandviews.com - May 1 at 10:25 AM
UPDATE: Sailor Who Died After Falling Overboard During Training on York River IdentifiedUPDATE: Sailor Who Died After Falling Overboard During Training on York River Identified
wydaily.com - April 30 at 8:03 PM
Ashley M. Grimm | The York Water CompanyAshley M. Grimm | The York Water Company
cpbj.com - April 30 at 3:03 PM
Navy sailor at NWS Yorktown killed after falling overboard on York RiverNavy sailor at NWS Yorktown killed after falling overboard on York River
msn.com - April 29 at 8:28 PM
Gas leak in York Co. home sends four to hospitalGas leak in York Co. home sends four to hospital
msn.com - April 29 at 3:28 PM
Artists can paint storm drains in York to raise awareness for clean watershedsArtists can paint storm drains in York to raise awareness for clean watersheds
msn.com - April 29 at 3:28 PM
Sailor Dies After Falling Overboard During Training on York RiverSailor Dies After Falling Overboard During Training on York River
wydaily.com - April 29 at 3:28 PM
Fire damages York County businessFire damages York County business
msn.com - April 28 at 1:05 PM
New information regarding massive York Co. building fire: “Eureka firefighters have always feared a fire starting in this building.”New information regarding massive York Co. building fire: “Eureka firefighters have always feared a fire starting in this building.”
news.yahoo.com - April 28 at 1:05 PM
Main waterline has broken in Town of YorkMain waterline has broken in Town of York
msn.com - April 26 at 2:08 PM
Bird enjoys a bath as water flows down the street during a fire hydrant checkBird enjoys a bath as water flows down the street during a fire hydrant check
msn.com - April 26 at 4:03 AM
Latest Insider Trading Activity: 11 Stocks Executives and Directors are BuyingLatest Insider Trading Activity: 11 Stocks Executives and Directors are Buying
finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 11:17 AM
Could The Market Be Wrong About The York Water Company (NASDAQ:YORW) Given Its Attractive Financial Prospects?Could The Market Be Wrong About The York Water Company (NASDAQ:YORW) Given Its Attractive Financial Prospects?
finance.yahoo.com - April 22 at 9:57 AM
Opportunity of a lifetime; Get these stocks before it’s too lateOpportunity of a lifetime; Get these stocks before it’s too late
finbold.com - April 19 at 10:29 PM
Opportunity of a lifetime; Get these stocks before its too lateOpportunity of a lifetime; Get these stocks before it's too late
finbold.com - April 19 at 6:51 AM
Time to Pounce: 2 Superb Utility Stocks That Havent Been This Cheap in at Least 10 YearsTime to Pounce: 2 Superb Utility Stocks That Haven't Been This Cheap in at Least 10 Years
fool.com - April 19 at 5:21 AM
York Water Co executive buys shares worth $1,300York Water Co executive buys shares worth $1,300
investing.com - April 18 at 9:24 PM
New York’s water infrastructure faces significant funding challenges, DiNapoli reportsNew York’s water infrastructure faces significant funding challenges, DiNapoli reports
fingerlakes1.com - April 17 at 7:40 AM

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Company Descriptions

Middlesex Water logo

Middlesex Water

NASDAQ:MSEX
Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems. It operates in Regulated and Non-Regulated segments. 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. Middlesex Water Company was incorporated in 1896 and is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.
SJW Group logo

SJW Group

NYSE:SJW
SJW Group, through its subsidiaries, provides water utility and other related services in the United States. It operates in Water Utility Services and Real Estate Services segments. The company engages in the production, purchase, storage, purification, distribution, wholesale, and retail sale of water and wastewater services; and supplies groundwater from wells, surface water from watershed run-off and diversion, reclaimed water, and imported water purchased from the Santa Clara Valley Water District. It also offers non-tariffed services, including water system operations, maintenance agreements, and antenna site leases; contracted services, sewer operations, and other water related services to water utilities; and a Linebacker protection plan for public drinking water customers in Connecticut and Maine. In addition, the company provides water service to approximately 232,400 connections that serve approximately one million people residing in portions of the cities of San Jose and Cupertino and in the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and the Town of Los Gatos; adjacent unincorporated territories in the County of Santa Clara in the State of California; water service to approximately 141,000 service connections, which serve approximately 461,000 people in 81 municipalities with a service area of approximately 272 square miles in Connecticut and Maine and approximately 3,000 wastewater connections in Southbury, Connecticut; approximately 28,000 service connections that serve approximately 83,000 people in a service area comprising approximately 271 square miles in the region between San Antonio and Austin, Texas; and approximately 950 wastewater connections. Further, it owns undeveloped land in California and Tennessee; commercial and warehouse properties in Tennessee; and commercial properties and parcels of land in Connecticut. The company was formerly known as SJW Corp. and changed its name to SJW Group in November 2016. SJW Group was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
AquaVenture logo

AquaVenture

NYSE:WAAS
AquaVenture Holdings Limited provides water-as-a-service solutions in North America, the Caribbean, and South America. The company operates in two segments, Seven Seas Water and Quench. It offers desalination, wastewater treatment, and water reuse solutions to governmental, municipal, industrial, property developer, and hospitality customers; and point-of-use (POU) filtered water systems and related services to approximately 50,000 institutional and commercial customers. The company markets its products and services through search engine marketing, email marketing, affiliate marketing, display advertising, and POU dealers and retailers, as well as through telemarketing and trade shows. AquaVenture Holdings Limited was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Road Town, British Virgin Islands.
York Water logo

York Water

NASDAQ:YORW
The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates three wastewater collection systems; ten wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water. The company also operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns satellite groundwater systems in York, Adams, and Lancaster Counties, as well as two impounding dams on primary system located in York and Springfield Townships. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 56 municipalities within four counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.