Middlesex Water (MSEX) Projected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) is expected to announce its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect Middlesex Water to announce earnings of $0.6570 per share and revenue of $54.51 million for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The utilities provider reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57. Middlesex Water had a return on equity of 9.08% and a net margin of 22.07%.The business had revenue of $48.71 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $49.75 million.

Middlesex Water Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:MSEX opened at $56.58 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $53.77 and a 200-day simple moving average of $53.06. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.57 and a beta of 0.78. Middlesex Water has a 1 year low of $44.17 and a 1 year high of $62.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a current ratio of 0.39.

Middlesex Water Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th were given a dividend of $0.36 per share. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 15th. Middlesex Water’s payout ratio is 60.00%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Middlesex Water from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. New Street Research set a $64.00 target price on shares of Middlesex Water in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Middlesex Water from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Monday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Middlesex Water has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $60.67.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Middlesex Water

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Ensign Peak Advisors Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Middlesex Water during the 4th quarter valued at about $126,000. Quantessence Capital LLC acquired a new position in Middlesex Water during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $221,000. Cullen Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Middlesex Water by 7.6% in the 4th quarter. Cullen Capital Management LLC now owns 5,053 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $255,000 after acquiring an additional 358 shares during the period. Creative Planning boosted its holdings in Middlesex Water by 47.1% in the 2nd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 4,795 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $260,000 after acquiring an additional 1,535 shares during the period. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Middlesex Water in the third quarter valued at approximately $265,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.52% of the company’s stock.

About Middlesex Water

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.