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Middlesex Water

62.49 USD
-0.17
0.27%
At close Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
62.49
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-0.27%
5 days
0.37%
1 month
4.20%
3 months
22.19%
6 months
-3.76%
Year to date
21.62%
1 year
30.13%
5 years
9.63%
10 years
171.11%
 

About: Middlesex Water Co owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the U.S. The firm operates in the eastern states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The company has two operating segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The regulated business includes collecting and distributing water to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection consumers. The non-regulated business includes contract services for the operation of private water and wastewater systems. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Regulated segment and from residential customers.

Employees: 360

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

485% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $310K | Put options by funds: $53K

81% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 29 | Existing positions closed: 16

19% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 70 | Existing positions reduced: 59

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 197 [Q3] → 209 (+12) [Q4]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]

1.61% less ownership

Funds ownership: 77.43% [Q3] → 75.81% (-1.61%) [Q4]

21% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $900M [Q3] → $713M (-$188M) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$61
2%
downside
Avg. target
$61
2%
downside
High target
$61
2%
downside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Baird
Davis Sunderland
100% 1-year accuracy
1 / 1 met price target
2%downside
$61
Outperform
Upgraded
3 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about MSEX published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Will Middlesex Water (MSEX) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Middlesex Water (MSEX) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will Middlesex Water (MSEX) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
What Makes Middlesex Water (MSEX) a New Strong Buy Stock
Middlesex Water (MSEX) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
What Makes Middlesex Water (MSEX) a New Strong Buy Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Middlesex Water (MSEX) have what it takes?
Why Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Reasons to Add Middlesex Water Stock to Your Portfolio Now
The steadily rising earnings estimates and regular capital investments to strengthen infrastructure make MSEX stock a strong pick.
Reasons to Add Middlesex Water Stock to Your Portfolio Now
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Middlesex Water's Unit Acquires the Water Assets of TOV for $4.6M
MSEX's unit acquires water assets of the Town of Ocean View for $4.6 million. This deal will expand its operation in Delaware.
Middlesex Water's Unit Acquires the Water Assets of TOV for $4.6M
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Middlesex Water Subsidiary Tidewater Utilities Completes The Acquisition Of Ocean View Water System
ISELIN, N.J., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) announced today that its subsidiary, Tidewater Utilities, Inc. (TUI), completed its acquisition of the water system assets of the Town of Ocean View (TOV) in Sussex County, Delaware for $4.6 million.
Middlesex Water Subsidiary Tidewater Utilities Completes The Acquisition Of Ocean View Water System
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Middlesex Water: Overvalued Amid High Interest Rates
Middlesex Water faces significant headwinds due to high interest rates, which increase borrowing costs for necessary capital expenditures and infrastructure upgrades. MSEX's high P/E ratio of 25x, despite modest growth, suggests overvaluation and potential for further stock price decline. The company's low dividend yield of 2.1% makes it less attractive compared to peers in the water utility sector.
Middlesex Water: Overvalued Amid High Interest Rates
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Great Choice
Does Middlesex Water (MSEX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Great Choice
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Buy 3 'Safer' Dividend Kings Of 25 From March's 55
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Buy 3 'Safer' Dividend Kings Of 25 From March's 55
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Middlesex Water (MSEX) have what it takes?
Middlesex Water (MSEX) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
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