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NASDAQ:MSEX

Middlesex Water (MSEX) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$79.71
-1.65 (-2.03%)
(As of 06/1/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$77.99
$81.78
50-Day Range
$69.37
$81.36
52-Week Range
$66.51
$96.19
Volume
205,321 shs
Average Volume
170,525 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.41 billion
P/E Ratio
39.27
Dividend Yield
1.57%
Price Target
$85.00

Middlesex Water MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.6% Upside
$85.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.79% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.87mentions of Middlesex Water in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.61%
From $2.22 to $2.50 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.40 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

65th out of 166 stocks

Water Supply Industry

11th out of 24 stocks


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About Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Stock

Middlesex Water Co. owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems. The firm's services include water production, treatment, & distribution, full service municipal contract operations, wastewater collection and treatment. It operates through two segments: Regulated and Non-Regulated. The Regulated segment serves residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers. The Non-Regulated segment engages in business activities with developers, government entities and other customers. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Iselin, NJ.

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MSEX Price History

MSEX Company Calendar

Last Earnings
10/28/2021
Ex-Dividend for 6/1 Dividend
5/11/2023
Today
6/01/2023
Dividend Payable
6/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/04/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Water supply
Sub-Industry
Water Utilities
Sector
Utilities
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:MSEX
CUSIP
59668010
Employees
347
Year Founded
1897

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$85.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$85.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$85.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+6.5%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$42.43 million
Pretax Margin
24.24%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$162.43 million
Cash Flow
$3.95 per share
Book Value
$22.81 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
17,352,000
Market Cap
$1.41 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.76

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Key Executives

  • Dennis W. DollDennis W. Doll
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Robert K. Fullagar
    Vice President-Operations
  • A. Bruce O'ConnorA. Bruce O'Connor
    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Senior VP
  • Georgia M. Simpson
    Vice President-Information Technology
  • Jay L. Kooper
    Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel













MSEX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Middlesex Water stock right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Middlesex Water in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" MSEX shares.
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What is Middlesex Water's stock price forecast for 2023?

2 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Middlesex Water's shares. Their MSEX share price forecasts range from $85.00 to $85.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $85.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have MSEX shares performed in 2023?

Middlesex Water's stock was trading at $78.67 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MSEX stock has increased by 1.4% and is now trading at $79.78.
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When is Middlesex Water's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, August 4th 2023.
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.

How were Middlesex Water's earnings last quarter?

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 28th. The utilities provider reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.15. The utilities provider had revenue of $39.87 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $41 million. Middlesex Water had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.12% and a net margin of 22.02%.

How often does Middlesex Water pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Middlesex Water?

Middlesex Water announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.313 per share on Thursday, June 1st. This represents a $1.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.57%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 11th.
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Is Middlesex Water a good dividend stock?

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) pays an annual dividend of $1.25 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.56%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 27 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 61.58%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MSEX will have a dividend payout ratio of 50.00% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for MSEX.

What is Dennis W. Doll's approval rating as Middlesex Water's CEO?

5 employees have rated Middlesex Water Chief Executive Officer Dennis W. Doll on Glassdoor.com. Dennis W. Doll has an approval rating of 82% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Middlesex Water own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Middlesex Water investors own include Pfizer (PFE), Realty Income (O), Southern (SO), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Consolidated Edison (ED), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Medtronic (MDT), Visa (V) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD).

What is Middlesex Water's stock symbol?

Middlesex Water trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MSEX."

Who are Middlesex Water's major shareholders?

Middlesex Water's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (14.50%), Pictet Asset Management SA (4.29%), State Street Corp (3.63%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.59%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.93%) and KBC Group NV (1.21%). Insiders that own company stock include A Bruce Oconnor, Bernadette M Sohler, Dennis W Doll, G Christian Jr Andreasen, Kim C Hanemann, Lorrie Beth Ginegaw, Robert K Fullagar, Walter G Reinhard and Walter G Reinhard.
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How do I buy shares of Middlesex Water?

Shares of MSEX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Middlesex Water's stock price today?

One share of MSEX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $79.78.

How much money does Middlesex Water make?

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) has a market capitalization of $1.41 billion and generates $162.43 million in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $42.43 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.03 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Middlesex Water have?

The company employs 347 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Middlesex Water?

Middlesex Water's mailing address is 485C ROUTE 1 SOUTH, ISELIN NJ, 08830. The official website for the company is www.middlesexwater.com. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (732) 634-1500, via email at bsohler@middlesexwater.com, or via fax at 732-638-7515.

This page (NASDAQ:MSEX) was last updated on 6/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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