Middlesex Water (MSEX) to Release Earnings on Thursday

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) will likely be releasing its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, April 30th. Analysts expect Middlesex Water to post earnings of $0.57 per share and revenue of $49.75 million for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The utilities provider reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.49 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $46.98 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $46.91 million. Middlesex Water had a net margin of 21.99% and a return on equity of 9.09%.

Middlesex Water Price Performance

Shares of MSEX stock opened at $53.44 on Wednesday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $52.96 and a 200-day simple moving average of $53.10. The company has a market capitalization of $993.02 million, a PE ratio of 22.64 and a beta of 0.86. Middlesex Water has a twelve month low of $44.17 and a twelve month high of $63.57. The company has a current ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 0.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77.

Middlesex Water Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be issued a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. Middlesex Water’s payout ratio is currently 61.02%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have weighed in on MSEX. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Middlesex Water in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Loop Capital set a $55.00 target price on Middlesex Water in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $59.00.

Insider Activity at Middlesex Water

In other Middlesex Water news, Director Robert N. Hoglund purchased 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 27th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $54.31 per share, with a total value of $108,620.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 2,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $108,620. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 1.92% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Middlesex Water

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in MSEX. Morgan Stanley boosted its holdings in shares of Middlesex Water by 112.0% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 1,066,578 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $53,777,000 after acquiring an additional 563,457 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc grew its stake in shares of Middlesex Water by 32.9% in the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 379,762 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $20,553,000 after purchasing an additional 94,082 shares in the last quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Middlesex Water by 4.1% during the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,699,403 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $85,684,000 after purchasing an additional 66,174 shares during the period. Aventail Capital Group LP bought a new stake in shares of Middlesex Water during the fourth quarter valued at about $2,295,000. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Middlesex Water by 23.7% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 190,574 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $12,216,000 after purchasing an additional 36,540 shares during the period. 79.52% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Middlesex Water Company Profile

Middlesex Water Company is a regulated utility specializing in the provision of potable water and wastewater collection services to residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, supplying treated water and effectively managing sewage collection systems under state and local regulatory frameworks. Its core mission centers on delivering safe, reliable water while complying with stringent environmental and public health standards.

Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, Middlesex Water has grown from a local water works enterprise into a multi‐state utilities group.