ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company, (“Middlesex” or the “Company) (NASDAQ:MSEX), announced today the appointment of Robert Hoglund to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026.
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $54.12 and traded as high as $54.25. Middlesex Water shares last traded at $53.41, with a volume of 101,610 shares. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several
Dividend Kings remain largely overvalued, but six—including MO, UVV, HRL, KVUE, CDUAF, and UBSI—are now fairly priced with yields (from $1k invested) exceeding share prices. Analyst forecasts project net gains of 19.89% to 93.08% for select high-yield Dividend Kings by December 2026, with an average net gain of 34.89%. Only three Dividend Kings—MO, KVUE, UBSI—currently meet both the 'safer' dividend and fair price criteria, supported by positive free cash flow yields.
The article reviews the November 2025 Dividend Kings, highlighting 56 stocks with long dividend growth records and recent changes to the list. Six Dividend Kings - MO, UVV, HRL, KVUE, CDUAF, UBSI - are currently fairly priced, with annual dividends from $1,000 invested meeting or exceeding share prices. Analyst forecasts suggest top-yielding Kings could deliver net gains of 18.55% to 101.43% by November 2026, with Stepan, H2O America, and National Fuel Gas among the top projections.
This is my latest article where I provide predictions of upcoming dividend increases from companies with long-term dividend growth histories. The pattern of modest dividend increases continues, with only three of 19 companies announcing double-digit percentage boosts in October. November brings a larger chance of 10%+ increases from several companies, including industrials Roper Technologies and Snap-on, and healthcare companies Becton, Dickinson and Cencora.
Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.77 Invested $72 million in water and wastewater utility infrastructure during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, or approximately 77% of the 2025 capital budget Declared $0.36 common stock cash dividend, a 5.88% increase Executed the asset purchase agreement to acquire Pinewood Acres water utility assets in Delaware ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (“Middlesex” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MSEX) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share on its common stock, a 5.88% increase from the $0.34 per share dividend last declared in July 2025.
Middlesex Water Company remains a stable, defensive utility investment, benefiting from regulated income and a long history of dividend increases. MSEX is entering a heavy infrastructure investment phase, which will likely pressure EPS growth in 2025 but supports long-term operational resilience. A recent positive rate case decision allows a 9.5% RoE, with another New Jersey rate case pending that could further boost revenues.
This October's Dividend Kings list features 56 stocks, with Kenvue and United Bankshares meeting the ideal "fair price" yield criteria. Analysts project the top-ten Dividend Kings could deliver 19.2% to 41.5% net gains by October 2026, with KVUE offering the highest upside. Only two of the top-ten Kings, KVUE and UBSI, are considered "safer" with sufficient free cash flow to cover their dividends at current prices.
Investors with an interest in Utility - Water Supply stocks have likely encountered both California Water Service Group (CWT) and Middlesex Water (MSEX). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
