MSEX
MIDDLESEX WATER CO
$52.95
+0.93%
$986.1M
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$986.1M
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$528.2M
Inst. Activity3 buys / 4 sells
Insider Activity1B / 2S
Insider Net $$84.8K
SEC Reports7
Press Releases2
Recent Activity
Apr 30, 2026
SEC
Middlesex Water Company reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.57, beating consensus of $0.59 by -3.4% (a miss), while revenue of $4
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 6/10
Apr 30, 2026
earnings
Middlesex Water Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings
Middlesex Water Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings
Apr 24, 2026
Press
Middlesex Water Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend is consistent with prior qua
Impact 2/10
Apr 16, 2026
SEC
Middlesex Water Company announced plans to report Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, but did not release any financial
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 3/10
Apr 1, 2026
Insider
Cosgrove James F. Jr. was granted 865 shares
Director @ $52.05 ($45.0K)
Apr 1, 2026
Insider
Bershad Joshua was granted 865 shares
Director @ $52.05 ($45.0K)
Apr 1, 2026
Insider
Hanemann Kim C was granted 865 shares
Director @ $52.05 ($45.0K)
Mar 4, 2026
SEC
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) saw a cluster of insider activity over the past week, led by CEO Nadine Duchemin-Leslie receiv
CLUSTER — Impact 3/10
Price Targets
Historical data — last covering-analyst action Feb 2026. No current recommendation available.
$60.00 (Feb 2026)
Current $52.95
Low $55.00
Median $60.00
High $65.00
2 analysts
$55.00
$65.00
Analyst Ratings
3Strong Buy
3Buy
2Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Historical Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Freedom Broker | MAINTAIN | Hold → Hold |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.70 ▼ -1.4% | $0.70 — $0.70 | 17% YoY | 1 |
| Next Q | $0.83 ▼ -2.4% | $0.83 — $0.83 | 8% YoY | 1 |
| Current FY | $2.58 ▼ -2.3% | $2.58 — $2.58 | 9% YoY | 1 |
| Next FY | $2.99 ▼ -0.7% | $2.99 — $2.99 | 16% YoY | 1 |
Latest Reports
BEARISH
PRESS-RELEASE
6/10
Middlesex Water Company reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.57, beating consensus of $0.59 by -3.4% (a miss), while revenue of $4
Apr 30, 2026
NEUTRAL
Press
2/10
Middlesex Water Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend is consistent with prior qua
Apr 24, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
Middlesex Water Company announced plans to report Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, but did not release any financial
Apr 16, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $157.0M | — |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | $80.7M | ADD |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $57.7M | DOUBLED |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $43.1M | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | $38.7M | — |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Cosgrove James | A | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Bershad Joshua | A | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Hanemann Kim | A | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | HOGLUND ROBERT | A | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Klein Steven | A | $45.0K |
50 institutional holders with $528.2M total value (10,148,646 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: BlackRock,, Neuberger, MORGAN. Net selling activity: 4 institutions trimmed/exited vs 3 added.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3,016,602 | $157.0M | 29.7% | — |
| 2 | Neuberger Berman Group LLC | 1,549,906 | $80.7M | 15.3% | ADD +50.6% |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1,107,615 | $57.7M | 10.9% | DOUBLED +112.0% |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 827,953 | $43.1M | 8.2% | — |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 744,062 | $38.7M | 7.3% | — |
| 6 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 488,067 | $25.4M | 4.8% | — |
| 7 | Legal & General Group Plc | 405,847 | $21.1M | 4.0% | ADD +32.9% |
| 8 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 345,761 | $18.0M | 3.4% | — |
| 9 | Invesco Ltd. | 290,631 | $15.1M | 2.9% | — |
| 10 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 191,885 | $10.0M | 1.9% | — |
| 11 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 147,013 | $7.7M | 1.4% | TRIM -39.9% |
| 12 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 129,825 | $6.8M | 1.3% | — |
| 13 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 118,968 | $6.2M | 1.2% | — |
| 14 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 69,321 | $3.6M | 0.7% | — |
| 15 | PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION INVESTMENT BOARD | 65,647 | $3.4M | 0.6% | — |
| 16 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 65,517 | $3.4M | 0.6% | NEAR_EXIT -84.0% |
| 17 | RHUMBLINE ADVISERS | 52,100 | $2.7M | 0.5% | — |
| 18 | EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC | 42,116 | $2.2M | 0.4% | DOUBLED +204.6% |
| 19 | Nuveen, LLC | 39,160 | $2.0M | 0.4% | — |
| 20 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 38,443 | $2.0M | 0.4% | — |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | ADD | 4,904 | 6,423 | +31.0% | $334.3K | 2026-Q1 |
| Cerity Partners LLC | TRIM | 9,256 | 5,777 | -37.6% | $300.7K | 2026-Q1 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | DOUBLED | 132 | 4,393 | +3228.0% | $228.6K | 2026-Q1 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | NEAR_EXIT | 6,077 | 1,251 | -79.4% | $65.1K | 2026-Q1 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. | DOUBLED | 72 | 472 | +555.6% | $24.6K | 2026-Q1 |
| NISA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TRIM | 611 | 405 | -33.7% | $21.1K | 2026-Q1 |
| LOS ANGELES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | TRIM | 96 | 66 | -31.2% | $3.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | ADD | 1,011,454 | 1,523,562 | +50.6% | $76.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 503,121 | 1,066,578 | +112.0% | $53.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 215,013 | 129,213 | -39.9% | $6.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 17,318 | 25,529 | +47.4% | $1.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| Corient Private Wealth LLC | DOUBLED | 10,180 | 22,656 | +122.6% | $1.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | TRIM | 76,722 | 20,259 | -73.6% | $1.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH | TRIM | 9,390 | 6,907 | -26.4% | $350.7K | 2025-Q4 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | DOUBLED | 963 | 6,077 | +531.0% | $306.4K | 2025-Q4 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | TRIM | 6,743 | 4,904 | -27.3% | $247.3K | 2025-Q4 |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | TRIM | 10,841 | 4,904 | -54.8% | $247.3K | 2025-Q4 |
| Zurcher Kantonalbank (Zurich Cantonalbank) | NEAR_EXIT | 36,755 | 4,140 | -88.7% | $208.7K | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEAR_EXIT | 25,593 | 4,100 | -84.0% | $206.7K | 2025-Q4 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | TRIM | 242 | 132 | -45.5% | $6.7K | 2025-Q4 |
| CWM, LLC | TRIM | 3,906 | 2,231 | -42.9% | $112.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding S.A. | ADD | 144 | 187 | +29.9% | $9.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | NEW | — | 1,011,454 | — | $54.7M | 2025-Q3 |
| Legal & General Group Plc | ADD | 285,680 | 379,762 | +32.9% | $20.6M | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 50,261 | 78,536 | +56.3% | $4.3M | 2025-Q3 |
17 unique insiders with 33 transactions. Net insider value: $84.8K ($108.6K bought, $23.8K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Cosgrove James F. Jr. | Director | AWARD | 865 | $52.05 | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Bershad Joshua | Director | AWARD | 865 | $52.05 | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Hanemann Kim C | Director | AWARD | 865 | $52.05 | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | HOGLUND ROBERT N | Director | AWARD | 865 | $52.05 | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Klein Steven M | Director | AWARD | 865 | $52.05 | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | NOBLE ANN L. | Director | AWARD | 865 | $52.05 | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | REINHARD WALTER G | Director | AWARD | 865 | $52.05 | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Capko Robert John | PAO & Controller | AWARD | 1,679 | $52.05 | $87.4K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Ginegaw Lorrie Beth | VP, Human Resources | TAX W/H | 364 | $52.05 | $18.9K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Kooper Jay L | VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary | J | 759 | $52.05 | $39.5K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Capko Robert John | PAO & Controller | J | 193 | $52.05 | $10.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Capko Robert John | PAO & Controller | TAX W/H | 83 | $52.05 | $4.3K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Fullagar Robert K | President-NJ Operations | AWARD | 2,128 | $52.05 | $110.8K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Fullagar Robert K | President-NJ Operations | J | 886 | $52.05 | $46.1K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Fullagar Robert K | President-NJ Operations | TAX W/H | 394 | $52.05 | $20.5K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Ginegaw Lorrie Beth | VP, Human Resources | J | 823 | $52.05 | $42.8K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Ginegaw Lorrie Beth | VP, Human Resources | AWARD | 2,017 | $52.05 | $105.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Kooper Jay L | VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary | AWARD | 2,597 | $52.05 | $135.2K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Kooper Jay L | VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary | TAX W/H | 350 | $52.05 | $18.2K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Simpson Georgia M | VP-IT | AWARD | 2,140 | $52.05 | $111.4K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Simpson Georgia M | VP-IT | J | 759 | $52.05 | $39.5K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Simpson Georgia M | VP-IT | TAX W/H | 338 | $52.05 | $17.6K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Sorensen Gregory S | VP, Chief Operating Officer | AWARD | 4,983 | $52.05 | $259.4K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Duchemin-Leslie Nadine | President, CEO | AWARD | 12,675 | $52.05 | $659.7K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Zerhouni Mohammed G. | SVP, CFO and Treasurer | AWARD | 5,927 | $52.05 | $308.5K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Mansue Amy B. | Director | AWARD | 865 | $52.05 | $45.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | McKoy Vaughn L | Director | AWARD | 865 | $52.05 | $45.0K |
| Mar 4, 2026 | REINHARD WALTER G | Director | SELL | 300 | $55.21 | $16.6K |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Duchemin-Leslie Nadine | President, CEO | J | 4,630 | $54.55 | $252.6K |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Duchemin-Leslie Nadine | President, CEO | AWARD | 4,630 | $54.00 | $250.0K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | HOGLUND ROBERT N | Director | BUY | 2,000 | $54.31 | $108.6K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Capko Robert John | PAO & Controller | SELL | 134 | $54.04 | $7.2K |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Bershad Joshua | Director | J | 213,365 | — | — |
7 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 1 bearish, 0 mixed, 6 neutral. Avg impact: 3.7/10.
BEARISH
PRESS-RELEASE
6/10
Middlesex Water Company reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.57, beating consensus of $0.59 by -3.4% (a miss),
Apr 30, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
Middlesex Water Company announced plans to report Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, but did not re
Apr 16, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) saw a cluster of insider activity over the past week, led by CEO Nadine Du
Mar 4, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) saw a cluster of insider activity over the past week, led by CEO Nadine Du
Mar 3, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
4/10
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) saw a mixed insider trading cluster over the past week, led by a large non
Mar 2, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
4/10
Two insiders at MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) traded shares within the past week: a $108.6K open-market
Feb 27, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Middlesex Water Company amended its ATM equity offering sales agreement to replace Janney Montgomery
Feb 24, 2026
Historical analyst distribution (last covering-analyst action Feb 2026): 75% buy across 8 analysts — 3 strong buy, 3 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell. No current recommendation available.
Analyst Price Targets
Historical data — last covering-analyst action Feb 2026. No current recommendation available.
$60.00 mean target (Feb 2026)
$55.00 Low
$65.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $52.95 |
| Target Low | $55.00 |
| Target Mean | $60.00 |
| Target Median | $60.00 |
| Target High | $65.00 |
| # Analysts | 2 |
| Recommendation | — (no recent coverage) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.70 | $0.70 | $0.70 | 16.7% | -1.4% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.1B | 11.9% | 1 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.83 | $0.83 | $0.83 | 7.8% | -2.4% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.1B | 8.9% | 1 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$2.58 | $2.58 | $2.58 | 9.3% | -2.3% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.2B | 10.2% | 1 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 15.9% | -0.7% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.2B | 10.1% | 1 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.700 | |
| 7d ago | $0.710 | -0.010 |
| 30d ago | $0.710 | -0.010 |
| 60d ago | $0.710 | -0.010 |
| 90d ago | $0.000 | +0.700 |
1 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Historical Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Freedom Broker | MAINTAIN | Hold | Hold |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 70% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 70% |
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Apr 30, 2026
earnings
Middlesex Water Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings
Middlesex Water Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings
Apr 30, 2026
earnings_calendar
MSEX Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-30
Apr 24, 2026
dividend
Middlesex Water Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Middlesex Water Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Apr 16, 2026
earnings
Middlesex Water Company to Report First Quarter 2026 Earnings on April 30
Middlesex Water Company to Report First Quarter 2026 Earnings on April 30
Mar 26, 2026
leadership
Middlesex Water Company Appoints Tatyana Kaplan as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY APPOINTS TATYANA KAPLAN AS VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER