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Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
$34.37
+0.1%
$35.60
$33.42
$57.69
$353.20M0.1833,385 shs45,502 shs
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$46.64
+1.6%
$51.31
$45.42
$84.38
$817.46M0.74100,230 shs105,403 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
$34.26
+1.4%
$35.48
$33.32
$45.61
$484.49M0.657,236 shs62,327 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
+0.12%-1.63%-3.02%-7.46%-37.90%
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
+1.63%-2.75%-7.33%-18.77%-40.48%
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
+1.36%-0.61%-2.84%-4.46%-21.85%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
2.6543 of 5 stars
0.02.02.50.03.22.51.9
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
4.4211 of 5 stars
3.54.04.20.02.03.31.9
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
3.7847 of 5 stars
0.03.04.20.03.72.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
3.00
Buy$59.0026.50% 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 WAAS, YORW, MSEX, and ARTNA 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
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
$98.86M3.58$2.93 per share11.75$22.42 per share1.53
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$166.27M5.00$3.48 per share13.40$23.75 per share1.96
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
$71.03M6.91$2.51 per share13.64$15.44 per share2.22

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
$16.70M$1.6620.7016.37N/A16.89%7.62%2.22%5/14/2024 (Estimated)
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$31.52M$1.7626.5019.43N/A18.96%7.61%2.68%5/6/2024 (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$1.6620.6420.27N/A33.45%11.05%4.28%5/7/2024 (Estimated)

Latest WAAS, YORW, MSEX, and ARTNA Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
3/13/2024Q4 2023
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
N/A$0.34+$0.34$0.34N/A$24.55 million
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

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
$1.163.38%+4.14%69.88%2 Years
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
$1.302.79%+6.63%73.86%51 Years
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
$0.842.45%+4.00%50.60%26 Years

Latest WAAS, YORW, MSEX, and ARTNA Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
1/29/2024
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
Quarterly$0.21082.35%2/28/20242/29/20244/15/2024
1/29/2024
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
Quarterly$0.32502.29%2/14/20242/15/20243/1/2024
1/29/2024
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
Quarterly$0.293.16%2/8/20242/9/20242/23/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
0.77
1.37
1.10
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
0.85
1.05
0.98
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
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
57.37%
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
79.52%
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
48.39%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
49.86%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
20.59%
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
1.86%
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd stock logo
WAAS
AquaVenture
53.30%
The York Water Company stock logo
YORW
York Water
1.33%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Artesian Resources Co. stock logo
ARTNA
Artesian Resources
25110.29 million8.17 millionNot Optionable
Middlesex Water stock logo
MSEX
Middlesex Water
35517.81 million17.48 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

WAAS, YORW, MSEX, and ARTNA Headlines

SourceHeadline
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
Reasons to Add The York Water (YORW) to Your Portfolio NowReasons to Add The York Water (YORW) to Your Portfolio Now
zacks.com - April 16 at 10:05 AM
More Parks funds for NYC water accessMore Parks funds for NYC water access
nydailynews.com - April 13 at 11:13 PM
New bill would block NYC from buying single-use water bottles for staffNew bill would block NYC from buying single-use water bottles for staff
msn.com - April 13 at 6:12 PM
3 Water Stocks to Snap Up Before the Next Shortage3 Water Stocks to Snap Up Before the Next Shortage
investorplace.com - April 10 at 1:48 PM
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $50 Right Now3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $50 Right Now
fool.com - April 10 at 4:41 AM
Head-To-Head Contrast: VIPR (OTCMKTS:VIPV) & York Water (NASDAQ:YORW)Head-To-Head Contrast: VIPR (OTCMKTS:VIPV) & York Water (NASDAQ:YORW)
americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 1:18 AM
Watch: Water gushes out of New York City skyscraperWatch: Water gushes out of New York City skyscraper
msn.com - April 4 at 10:55 PM
Wild video shows torrent of water bursting out of NYC high-riseWild video shows torrent of water bursting out of NYC high-rise
msn.com - April 4 at 5:52 PM
Water spews from Manhattan high-rise buildingWater spews from Manhattan high-rise building
news.yahoo.com - April 4 at 5:52 PM
York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) Sets New 12-Month Low at $34.86York Water (NASDAQ:YORW) Sets New 12-Month Low at $34.86
marketbeat.com - April 3 at 5:31 PM
York Water: Buy Now For Dividend Growth And StabilityYork Water: Buy Now For Dividend Growth And Stability
seekingalpha.com - April 3 at 7:00 AM
The lineup for 80/35 at Water Works Park will be announced soon. Find out when:The lineup for 80/35 at Water Works Park will be announced soon. Find out when:
yahoo.com - April 2 at 10:55 AM
State Parks warns boaters of cold water ahead of eclipseState Parks warns boaters of cold water ahead of eclipse
msn.com - March 29 at 5:02 PM
Suffolk water authority customers to see nearly 3% rate increase beginning June 1Suffolk water authority customers to see nearly 3% rate increase beginning June 1
newsday.com - March 28 at 11:33 PM
NYPA provides Tuscarora School new water filtration system, ventilatorsNYPA provides Tuscarora School new water filtration system, ventilators
yahoo.com - March 28 at 6:33 PM
NYS Parks Office issues cold water tips for boaters.NYS Parks Office issues cold water tips for boaters.
weny.com - March 28 at 6:33 PM
3 Stocks That Have Paid Dividends for Over 100 Years3 Stocks That Have Paid Dividends for Over 100 Years
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 6:41 PM
Water shut-off notices going out to thousands of New York City buildings with unpaid billsWater shut-off notices going out to thousands of New York City buildings with unpaid bills
msn.com - March 20 at 9:32 PM
The York Water CompanyThe York Water Company
thestreet.com - March 19 at 5:32 AM
NY DEC announces plans to improve Lake Champlain water qualityNY DEC announces plans to improve Lake Champlain water quality
msn.com - March 18 at 7:30 PM

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Media Sentiment Over Time

Company Descriptions

Artesian Resources logo

Artesian Resources

NASDAQ:ARTNA
Artesian Resources Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The company distributes and sells water to residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, municipal, and utility customers, as well as for public and private fire protection in the states of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; and offers wastewater collection, treatment infrastructure, and wastewater services to customers in Delaware. It also provides contract water and wastewater services; water, sewer, and internal service line protection plans; and wastewater management services, as well as design, construction, and engineering services. In addition, the company offers services to other water utilities, including operations and billing functions; owns real estate properties, including land for office buildings, a water treatment plant, and wastewater facility; and provides design, installation, maintenance, and repair services related to existing or proposed storm water management systems. As of December 31, 2023, it served approximately 95,900 customers in Delaware; 2,600 customers in Maryland; and 40 customers in Pennsylvania through 1,470 miles of transmission and distribution mains. Artesian Resources Corporation was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
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.
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.