MSEX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield
MSEX has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 1.42 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Water Utilities
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS | 19,006 M | 2.23% | 39.95% |
| AWR | 3,072 M | 2.71% | 2.73% |
| CWCO | 479 M | 1.70% | 4.72% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS | 19,006 M | 19.31% | 100.0% |
| CWCO | 479 M | 13.33% | 97.2% |
| AWR | 3,072 M | 8.31% | 100.0% |
| AWK | 24,307 M | 8.13% | 100.0% |
| WTRG | 10,597 M | 6.42% | 100.0% |
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 0.701% |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-02-17 | 2026-03-02 | Quarterly | 0.36 | 0% | 0.648% |
| 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.36 | +5.9% | 0.693% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-09-02 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 0% | 0.643% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 0% | 0.613% |
| 2025-02-18 | 2025-02-18 | 2025-03-03 | Quarterly | 0.34 | 0% | 0.677% |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.34 | +4.6% | 0.513% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-03 | Quarterly | 0.325 | 0% | 0.529% |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.325 | 0% | 0.559% |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.325 | 0% | 0.594% |
| 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% | 0.387% |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.3125 | 0% | 0.423% |
| 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.3125 | 0% | 0.368% |
| 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-16 | 2022-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.3125 | +7.8% | 0.348% |
| 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% | 0.328% |
| 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-14 | 2022-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.29 | 0% | 0.302% |
| 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.29 | +6.4% | 0.274% |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.2725 | 0% | 0.258% |
MSEX Dividend FAQ
As of June 2026, MSEX's dividend yield is 2.69%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.42 USD by the current share price of 52.46.
As of June 2026, MSEX paid a dividend of 1.42 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 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 2026-05-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSEX for the next payments are between 0.36 (+0.0%) and 0.383 (+6.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.85%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. 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 5.25% per year. Strong growth: MSEX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MSEX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.80%. If you bought MSEX's shares at 78.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.42 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.80% 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 2.69% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSEX is 59.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
MSEX's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.47%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
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: 2026-06-12 14:15 UTC