MSEX Dividend History & Yield
Middlesex Water Company · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 (in 70 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 162 days) | Mar 5, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 (in 254 days) | Jun 5, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 346 days) | Sep 5, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MSEX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.44 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MSEX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 834 | $48,604 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,167 | $243,021 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,334 | $486,042 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.47%. $10,000 in MSEX would currently pay about $247 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MSEX dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.36 | +5.9% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | $0.34 | +4.6% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $0.325 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $0.325 | +3.8% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $0.313 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | $0.313 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 | $0.313 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $0.313 | +7.9% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | — | $0.29 | +6.2% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | $0.273 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $0.273 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 | $0.273 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
MSEX scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Middlesex Water Company
Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the United States. It operates in two segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The company collects, treats, and distributes water on a retail and wholesale basis to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection customers; and provides regulated wastewater system. It also provides non-regulated contract services for the operation and maintenance of municipal and private water and wastewater systems. Middlesex Water Company was incorporated in 1896 and is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water. First dividend on our records: Feb 9, 1987. 160 payments tracked.
MSEX dividend FAQ
When is MSEX's next ex-dividend date?
MSEX's next ex-dividend date is Nov 17, 2026 (in 70 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.36 per share, expected on Dec 3, 2026.
How often does MSEX pay dividends?
MSEX pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.36 per share with an ex-date of Aug 17, 2026.
What is MSEX's dividend yield?
MSEX's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.47%, based on $1.44 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $58.33. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.44 per share, is 2.47%.
How much does MSEX pay per share?
MSEX pays about $0.36 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $144.00 a year.
Has MSEX grown or cut its dividend?
MSEX has raised its annual dividend for 22 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.7% a year (+5.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MSEX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.47%, you would need about 834 shares of MSEX (roughly $48,604 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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