Middlesex Water Company

NasdaqGS:MSEX Stock Report

Market Cap: US$923.6m

Middlesex Water Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Middlesex Water has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 1%, while the Water Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 9.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.1% per year. Middlesex Water's return on equity is 9.3%, and it has net margins of 22.5%.

Key information

1.0%

Earnings growth rate

-0.1%

EPS growth rate

Water Utilities Industry Growth8.9%
Revenue growth rate6.1%
Return on equity9.3%
Net Margin22.5%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Middlesex Water: This Dividend King Is Not Worth Your Time

Dec 19

At US$62.61, Is Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) Worth Looking At Closely?

Dec 04
At US$62.61, Is Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) Worth Looking At Closely?

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.34

Oct 29
Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.34

Here's Why Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Oct 08
Here's Why Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) Stock Rockets 27% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Aug 03
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) Stock Rockets 27% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Returns On Capital

Jul 29
There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Returns On Capital

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Middlesex Water Company's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Price

Dec 26
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Middlesex Water Company's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Price

Be Wary Of Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) And Its Returns On Capital

Dec 05
Be Wary Of Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) And Its Returns On Capital

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.325

Oct 26
Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.325

Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Oct 10
Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Some Investors May Be Worried About Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Returns On Capital

Aug 22
Some Investors May Be Worried About Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Returns On Capital

These 4 Measures Indicate That Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Is Using Debt Extensively

May 27
These 4 Measures Indicate That Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Is Using Debt Extensively

Returns On Capital At Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Have Hit The Brakes

May 10
Returns On Capital At Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Have Hit The Brakes

With EPS Growth And More, Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Makes An Interesting Case

Mar 12
With EPS Growth And More, Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Makes An Interesting Case

Is Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) A Risky Investment?

Jan 26
Is Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) A Risky Investment?

Investors Could Be Concerned With Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Returns On Capital

Dec 19
Investors Could Be Concerned With Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Returns On Capital

With EPS Growth And More, Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Makes An Interesting Case

Dec 03
With EPS Growth And More, Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Makes An Interesting Case

Is Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) A Risky Investment?

Oct 16
Is Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) A Risky Investment?

Middlesex Water unit gets contract to manage Avalon water, sewer utility

Aug 17

Middlesex Water GAAP EPS of $0.50, revenue of $39.68M misses by $1.32M

Jul 29

Capital Allocation Trends At Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Aren't Ideal

Jul 26
Capital Allocation Trends At Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Aren't Ideal

Middlesex Water declares $0.29 dividend

Jul 22

Here's Why Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Jun 28
Here's Why Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Here's Why Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jun 01
Here's Why Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Don't Buy Middlesex Water Just For The Dividend

May 12

Investors Could Be Concerned With Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Returns On Capital

Mar 21
Investors Could Be Concerned With Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Returns On Capital

Is Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) A Risky Investment?

Mar 01
Is Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) A Risky Investment?

Middlesex Water Is Still Expensive

Jan 31

Here's What's Concerning About Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Returns On Capital

Dec 10
Here's What's Concerning About Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Returns On Capital

Do Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Oct 26
Do Middlesex Water's (NASDAQ:MSEX) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Middlesex Water makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:MSEX Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 2418341-40
30 Jun 2417537-40
31 Mar 2416936-30
31 Dec 2316631-30
30 Sep 2316633-30
30 Jun 2316837-40
31 Mar 2316436-40
31 Dec 2216242-50
30 Sep 2215842-40
30 Jun 2215040-30
31 Mar 2214742-30
31 Dec 2114336-20
30 Sep 2114437-20
30 Jun 2114439-10
31 Mar 2114238-10
31 Dec 201423800
30 Sep 201403800
30 Jun 201383600
31 Mar 201363510
31 Dec 191353410
30 Sep 191353300
30 Jun 191363400
31 Mar 191383400
31 Dec 1813832-10
30 Sep 181363100
30 Jun 181342600
31 Mar 181322300
31 Dec 171312300
30 Sep 171312100
30 Jun 171332200
31 Mar 171322200
31 Dec 161332300
30 Sep 161322400
30 Jun 161292200
31 Mar 161282100
31 Dec 151262000
30 Sep 151231900
30 Jun 151211900
31 Mar 151191900
31 Dec 141171800
30 Sep 141161800
30 Jun 141151700
31 Mar 141151600

Quality Earnings: MSEX has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: MSEX's current net profit margins (22.5%) are higher than last year (19.7%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: MSEX's earnings have grown by 1% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: MSEX's earnings growth over the past year (25.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (1% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: MSEX earnings growth over the past year (25.6%) exceeded the Water Utilities industry 14.3%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: MSEX's Return on Equity (9.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/06 08:15
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/03 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Middlesex Water Company is covered by 6 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Benjamin KalloBaird
Davis SunderlandBaird
Ryan ConnorsBoenning & Scattergood, Inc.