MSEX
Middlesex Water
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Utilities
- NASDAQ: MSEX
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 17, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.46%
Payout ratio: 55.6%
Middlesex Water's latest dividend was on Aug 17, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.36 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.44 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.49% based on its recent close price.
MSEX dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Middlesex Water Dividend yield
MSEX has a dividend yield of 2.49% which is below the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Utilities sector average of 3.35%, Middlesex Water's dividend yield is 26% lower. The historical 5-year average of MSEX's dividend yield is 2.0%, which is lower than the current yield.
MSEX Dividend history
Middlesex Water has been paying dividends since 1992. MSEX has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 6% since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock up by 11% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 4.1%.
Middlesex Water Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.36 | 2.48% |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.36 | 2.82% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.36 | 2.54% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.36 | 2.67% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.34 | 2.57% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.34 | 2.36% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.34 | 2.58% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.34 | 1.96% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.325 | 2.14% |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.325 | 2.24% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.325 | 2.34% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.325 | 1.92% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.313 | 1.56% |
| May 11, 2023 | $0.313 | 1.69% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $0.313 | 1.41% |
| Nov 15, 2022 | $0.313 | 1.29% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.29 | 1.58% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.29 | 1.59% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.29 | 1.47% |
| Nov 15, 2021 | $0.29 | 1.33% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.29 | 1.05% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.273 | 1.03% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.273 | 1.36% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.273 | 1.3% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.273 | 1.47% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.256 | 1.51% |
| May 14, 2020 | $0.256 | 1.69% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.256 | 1.43% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.256 | 1.62% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.24 | 1.6% |
| May 14, 2019 | $0.24 | 1.55% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.24 | 1.68% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.24 | 1.89% |
| Aug 14, 2018 | $0.224 | 1.9% |
| May 14, 2018 | $0.224 | 2.15% |
| Feb 14, 2018 | $0.224 | 2.36% |
| Nov 8, 2017 | $0.224 | 1.97% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $0.211 | 2.21% |
| May 10, 2017 | $0.211 | 2.42% |
| Feb 9, 2017 | $0.211 | 2.32% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $0.211 | 2.31% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.199 | 2.09% |
| May 11, 2016 | $0.199 | 2.12% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $0.199 | 2.76% |
| Nov 9, 2015 | $0.199 | 3.13% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.193 | 3.34% |
| May 13, 2015 | $0.193 | 3.49% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.193 | 3.45% |
Middlesex Water dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MSEX has a payout ratio of 55.6% which is lower than the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Utilities sector average of 60.4%, Middlesex Water's payout ratio is 8% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MSEX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 3.49% | $1.27 | 55.1% |
| HTO H2O America | 2.7% | $1.74 | 61.1% |
| YORW York Water Co | 2.63% | $0.9 | 56.1% |
| CWT California Water Service Group | 2.58% | $1.31 | 58.5% |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 2.46% | $1.44 | 55.6% |
| AWK American Water Works Co. Inc | 2.45% | $3.45 | 59.7% |
| AWR American States Water Company | 2.29% | $2.06 | 56.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Middlesex Water pay a dividend?
Yes, Middlesex Water has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. MSEX has been paying dividends since 1992.
When was MSEX's last dividend?
Middlesex Water's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 17, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.36 per share.
How much dividend does Middlesex Water pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MSEX pays $1.44 per share.
What is Middlesex Water's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Middlesex Water is 2.49%.
How often does Middlesex Water pay dividends?
Middlesex Water has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Middlesex Water's dividend payout ratio?
Middlesex Water's dividend payout ratio is 55.6%.
Does Middlesex Water pay a good dividend?
Middlesex Water's dividend yield is lower than the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.