MSEX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield
MSEX has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 1.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Utilities
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIG NYSE Companhia Energetica de |
6,122 M | 10.67% | 32.06% |
| SBS NYSE Companhia de Saneamento |
18,673 M | 2.23% | 43.59% |
| ELPC NYSE Companhia Paranaense de |
9,399 M | 8.16% | 12.03% |
| ENGI PA Engie S.A. |
69,383 M | 4.87% | 17.19% |
| SPH NYSE Suburban Propane |
1,117 M | 6.85% | 12.38% |
| NTGY MC Naturgy Energy |
31,417 M | 6.59% | 11.03% |
| ENG MC Enagás S.A. |
4,960 M | 6.57% | 8.18% |
| ELE MC Endesa |
50,501 M | 4.45% | 11.78% |
| ENEL MI Enel |
101,206 M | 5.13% | 9.56% |
| ENIC NYSE Enel Chile |
5,962 M | 4.46% | 10.88% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCG NYSE PG&E |
29,402 M | 127.67% | 87.5% |
| ELPC NYSE Companhia Paranaense de |
9,399 M | 115.99% | 100.0% |
| ENIC NYSE Enel Chile |
5,962 M | 79.28% | 81.4% |
| IG MI Italgas |
9,858 M | 32.06% | 100.0% |
| CEG NASDAQ Constellation Energy |
90,246 M | 27.77% | 100.0% |
| SBS NYSE Companhia de Saneamento |
18,673 M | 19.31% | 100.0% |
| VIE PA Veolia Environnement VE |
26,885 M | 11.21% | 100.0% |
| MDU NYSE MDU Resources |
3,904 M | 16.51% | 98.9% |
| BKW SW BKW |
8,092 M | 11.06% | 100.0% |
| NEE NYSE Nextera Energy |
167,650 M | 10.04% | 100.0% |
MSEX Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | 2026-08-17 | 2026-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-02-17 | 2026-03-02 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.36 | +5.9% | 0.69% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-09-02 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 2025-02-18 | 2025-02-18 | 2025-03-03 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.34 | +4.6% | 0.51% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-03 | Quarterly | 0.325 | 0% | 0.53% |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.325 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.325 | 0% | 0.59% |
| 2023-11-15 | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.325 | +4% | 0.49% |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-11 | 2023-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.3125 | 0% | 0.39% |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.3125 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.3125 | 0% | 0.37% |
| 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-16 | 2022-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.3125 | +7.8% | 0.35% |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.29 | 0% | 0.31% |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.29 | 0% | 0.33% |
| 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-14 | 2022-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.29 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.29 | 0% | 0.27% |
MSEX Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, MSEX's dividend yield is 2.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.44 USD by the current share price of 54.92.
As of September 2026, MSEX paid a dividend of 1.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-17 and the payout was 0.36 USD.
MSEX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSEX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-17.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSEX for the next payments are between 0.369 (+2.5%) and 0.38 (+5.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.74%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Middlesex Water (MSEX) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Middlesex Water (MSEX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
MSEX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.14% per year. Strong growth: MSEX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MSEX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.52%. If you bought MSEX's shares at 94.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.52% of your original purchase price.
MSEX Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Middlesex Water has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
MSEX's 2.66% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSEX is 55.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
MSEX's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.12%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MSEX Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-14 02:05 UTC