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Middlesex Water - MSEX Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Reduce
  • Consensus Price Target: $58.50
  • Forecasted Upside: 6.81%
  • Number of Analysts: 3
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 0 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$54.77 As of 12/20/2024 06:16 PM ET
▼ -0.07 (-0.13%)

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Analyst Price Target for MSEX

Analyst Price Target is $58.50
▲ +6.81% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 3 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Middlesex Water in the last 3 months. The average price target is $58.50, with a high forecast of $61.00 and a low forecast of $56.00. The average price target represents a 6.81% upside from the last price of $54.77.

This chart shows the closing price for MSEX for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Reduce

The current consensus among 3 investment analysts is to reduce stock in Middlesex Water. This rating changed within the last month from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
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Ratings as of
9/28/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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Ratings as of
12/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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Ratings as of
3/26/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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Ratings as of
6/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/22/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 hold ratings
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Ratings as of
11/21/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/21/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/11/2024Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageUnderperform$56.00
11/1/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$58.00 ➝ $61.00
8/5/2024Baird R WDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/5/2024Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$58.00 ➝ $58.00
5/9/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$56.00 ➝ $58.00
3/1/2024Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$69.00 ➝ $59.00
5/2/2023Robert W. BairdLower Target$88.00 ➝ $85.00
3/1/2023Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$97.00 ➝ $88.00
6/24/2022Janney Montgomery ScottUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
5/2/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$102.00 ➝ $99.00
6/4/2021Boenning ScattergoodDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
4/20/2021Janney Montgomery ScottReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral
4/14/2021Janney Montgomery ScottDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
3/2/2021Janney Montgomery ScottUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
1/20/2021Janney Montgomery ScottDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$73.00
2/4/2020Boenning ScattergoodInitiated CoverageOutperform$80.00
(Data available from 12/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.29 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/25/2024
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
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Mentions as of
6/24/2024
  • 4 very positive mentions
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Mentions as of
7/24/2024
  • 3 very positive mentions
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8/23/2024
  • 2 very positive mentions
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Mentions as of
9/22/2024
  • 5 very positive mentions
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10/22/2024
  • 5 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
11/21/2024
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
12/21/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Middlesex Water logo
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.
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Today's Range

Now: $54.77
Low: $54.04
High: $55.81

50 Day Range

MA: $63.91
Low: $54.77
High: $69.70

52 Week Range

Now: $54.77
Low: $45.42
High: $70.73

Volume

353,211 shs

Average Volume

131,131 shs

Market Capitalization

$977.92 million

P/E Ratio

23.81

Dividend Yield

2.45%

Beta

0.82

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Middlesex Water?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued reports on Middlesex Water in the last twelve months: Baird R W, Bank of America Co., Robert W. Baird, and StockNews.com.
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What is the current price target for Middlesex Water?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Middlesex Water in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $58.50, suggesting a possible upside of 6.8%. Robert W. Baird has the highest price target set, predicting MSEX will reach $61.00 in the next twelve months. Bank of America Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $56.00 for Middlesex Water in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Middlesex Water?

Middlesex Water currently has 1 sell rating and 2 hold ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Reduce."
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What other companies compete with Middlesex Water?

Other companies that are similar to Middlesex Water include American States Water, California Water Service Group, SJW Group, York Water and Consolidated Water. Learn More about companies similar to Middlesex Water.

How do I contact Middlesex Water's investor relations team?

Middlesex Water's physical mailing address is 485C ROUTE 1 SOUTH, ISELIN NJ, 08830. The utilities provider's listed phone number is (732) 634-1500 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Middlesex Water is www.middlesexwater.com. Learn More about contacing Middlesex Water investor relations.