Middlesex Water Company
NASDAQ•MSEX
CEO: Ms. Georgia M. Simpson
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Regulated Water
Listing Date: 1973-02-21
Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems. It operates in Regulated and Non-Regulated segments. 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. Middlesex Water Company was incorporated in 1896 and is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$962.03M
P/E (TTM)
22.3
22.3
Dividend Yield
2.7%
52W High
$67.09
52W Low
$44.17
52W Range
Rank30Top 19.5%
5.1
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 5.1 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$46.98M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.47+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
-$6.25M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Operating Revenue Growth Operating Revenues reached $194.7 M in 2025, showing $2.8 M revenue increase compared to prior year.
Middlesex Rate Case Approval Secured $14.5 M base rate increase for Middlesex and Pinelands, effective February 23, 2026, via NJBPU.
Tidewater Rate Increase Secured Tidewater received $5.5 M base rate increase from DEPSC, effective July 3, 2025, boosting revenue recovery.
Major Capital Investment Plan Projected $506 M capital investment through 2028, prioritizing infrastructure upgrades and CJO Plant PFAS removal projects.
Risk Factors
Net Income Experienced Decline Net Income fell to $42.8 M in 2025, a $1.5 M decrease despite overall revenue growth achievements.
Weather Impacts Demand Volatility Warmer month demand variations due to weather patterns may decrease customer demand and adversely affect revenues.
PFAS Compliance Deadlines New USEPA PFAS MCLs require treatment implementation by 2029, posing significant compliance cost and regulatory risks.
Regulatory Cost Recovery Lag Inability to recover treatment costs timely through regulatory rate filings may reduce earnings and overall profitability.
Outlook
2026 Capital Expenditure Focus Plan $126 M investment in 2026, including $36 M for CJO Plant PFAS removal integration projects.
Pinelands Merger Finalization Pinelands merger into Middlesex approved by NJBPU, expected operational efficiencies finalized in the first quarter 2026.
Selective Growth Strategy Growth strategy focuses on infrastructure resiliency, selective acquisitions, and contract operations meeting defined risk profile.
Cybersecurity Program Maintenance Maintain robust defense-in-depth cybersecurity posture, utilizing continuous monitoring and external expert collaboration efforts.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$2.30B
$1.49B
$1.41B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
109.3%
68.4%
56.6%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIS | $3.94B | 49.7 | 7.2% | 21.6% |
| RNW | $1.88B | 14.5 | 10.0% | 75.1% |
| WTTR | $1.46B | 67.0 | 2.6% | 22.1% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
2.0%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-3.2%
Stable Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Apr 29, 2026
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