Is Middlesex Water Company a good dividend stock?

Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.59%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is MSEX's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for MSEX stock is currently 2.59%.

How much does MSEX pay in dividends per year?

Middlesex Water Company pays an annual dividend of $1.4200 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does MSEX pay dividends?

MSEX stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is MSEX's dividend growing?

Middlesex Water Company's 3-year dividend CAGR is 4.95%.

MSEX Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Middlesex Water Company

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.59% as of Jul 15, 2026. It pays $1.42 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 5.75% 5-year compound annual rate.

1.02B

Market cap

22.82x

Current P/E

28.57x

Forward P/E

2.59%

Dividend yield

$1.42

MSEX dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — MSEX pays out about 59% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	45.98%
Operating margin	27.93%
Pretax margin	24.47%
Net margin	21.99%
Effective tax rate	10.12%
ROA	3.14%
ROE	9.08%
D/E	0.85x
Interest coverage ratio	3.80x

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MSEX valuation

P/E	22.82x
P/S	4.93x
P/B	1.92x
P/CF	15.23x
P/FCF	50.57x
P/OCF	15.23x
PEG	0.01x
EV multiple	5.75x

About

Middlesex Water Company primarily delivers vital water and wastewater utility services, structured around two key business units. Its regulated operations are dedicated to the acquisition, treatment, and distribution of water to a broad spectrum of retail and wholesale clients, including residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection users. This division also oversees regulated wastewater systems in both New Jersey and Delaware.