Middlesex Water Company

Middlesex Water Company

MSEXยทNASDAQ

$52.38

+0.87%
UtilitiesRegulated Water

Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems. It operates in two segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The Regulated segment collects, treats, and distributes water on a retail and wholesale basis to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection customers, as well as provides regulated wastewater systems in New Jersey and Delaware. The Non-Regulated segment provides non-regulated contract services for the operation and maintenance of municipal and private water and wastewater systems in New Jersey and Delaware. The company was incorporated in 1896 and is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$975.54M
EPS2.3600
P/E Ratio22.19
Earnings Date07/30/2026
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Middlesex Water Company Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that MSEX stock may experience modest gains over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 53.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 52.00 to a high of 55.00.

Lowest Target
52.00
-0.73%
Consensus Target
53.50
2.14%
Highest Target
55.00
5.00%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 53.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 52.00 to a high of 55.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+2.1%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

5.6% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Risk-Reward Profile

6.89x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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Middlesex Water Company Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
194.69M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
214.45M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
212.72M - 216.18M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+10.1%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Middlesex Water Company Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
42.82M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
46.20M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
45.27M - 46.23M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+7.9%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Middlesex Water Company Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
2.36
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.52
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.49 - $2.55
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+6.8%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Middlesex Water Company Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
61.94M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
81.50M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
80.84M - 82.16M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+31.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Middlesex Water Company Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
94.43M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
111.08M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
110.18M - 111.98M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+17.6%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Middlesex Water Company Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
0.00
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
0.00
FY 2026
Estimate Range
0.00 - 0.00
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

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Middlesex Water Company Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $109K and sold $57K worth of MSEX shares, resulting in $52K of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

2.0K

108.62K

Sold

434

23.80K

Net Activity

+85K

+$85K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

650

33.10K

Net Activity

-33K

-$33K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
HRN

Hoglund Robert N

Director

2.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$109K

Top Sellers

1
GLB

Ginegaw Lorrie Beth

Officer: Vp-Hr

650 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$33K

2
RWG

Reinhard Walter G

Director

300 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$17K

3
CRJ

Capko Robert John

Officer: Pao & Controller

134 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$7K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Moderately bullish with $52K net buying. Insiders show cautious optimism through measured share purchases.

Buy/Sell Ratio

1.91:1

Positive buy/sell ratio. Buying exceeds or matches selling, indicating net positive insider sentiment.

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.