MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:MSEX • US5966801087
51.94 USD
+0.55 (+1.07%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
51.94 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/12/2026, 8:00:01 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$57.12
+ 9.97% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 29, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.58
Revenue Estimate50.745M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
50.00%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$57.12
Upside
+ 9.97%
From current price of $51.94 to mean target of $57.12, Based on 8 analyst forecasts
Low
$51.51
Median
$53.04
High
$68.25
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
0.00%
3 Months
-6.15%
Price Target Summary
8 Wall Street analysts provided a forecast for the next 12 months for MSEX. The average price target is 57.12 USD. This implies a price increase of 9.97% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 51.94.
The average price target has been revised downward by 6.15% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
50.00%
MSEX was analyzed by 8 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 50. So analysts seem to be rather neutral about MSEX.
In the last month the buy percentage fell by 30 points. So the trust of analysts is decreasing.
MSEX was analyzed by 8 analysts. More opinions would make the average more meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-05 | Freedom Capital Markets | Initiate | Hold |
| 2025-11-03 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-05-12 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Upgrade | Neutral -> Buy |
| 2025-04-04 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Downgrade | Buy -> Neutral |
| 2025-03-03 | Baird | Upgrade | Neutral -> Outperform |
| 2024-12-11 | B of A Securities | Initiate | Underperform |
| 2024-11-01 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2024-08-05 | Baird | Downgrade | Outperform -> Neutral |
| 2024-05-09 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-03-01 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2023-05-02 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform |
| 2023-03-01 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform |
| 2022-06-24 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Upgrade | Neutral -> Buy |
| 2021-04-14 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Downgrade | Buy -> Neutral |
| 2021-03-02 | Janney Capital | Upgrade | Neutral -> Buy |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 29, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.58
Revenue Estimate50.745M
Revenue Q2Q14.55%
EPS Q2Q9.70%
Number of Analysts4
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
8.15%
Revenue (3 Months)
8.15%
EPS (1 Month)
7.55%
EPS (3 Months)
7.55%
Next Earnings Summary
MSEX is expected to report earnings on 4/29/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 0.58 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 50.74M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 8.15% in the past 3 months. Upward revisions are a positive sign and indicate that analysts are more optimistic about the next earnings compared to 3 months ago.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 166.274M 2.39% | 191.877M 15.40% | 194.694M 1.47% | 215.33M 10.60% | 238.88M 10.94% | 257.65M 7.86% | 268.68M 4.28% | 279.85M 4.16% | 291.25M 4.07% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 68.665M -1.32% | 81.248M 18.33% | 86.871M 6.92% | 88.623M 2.02% | 106.55M 20.23% | 121.07M 13.63% | 126.17M 4.21% | 131.73M 4.41% | 137.34M 4.26% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 39.223M -6.83% | 53.21M 35.66% | 54.376M 2.19% | 59.889M 10.14% | 70.635M 17.94% | 82.844M 17.28% | 88.883M 7.29% | 93.095M 4.74% | 97.328M 4.55% | |
| Operating Margin | 23.59% | 27.73% | 27.93% | 27.81% | 29.57% | 32.15% | 33.08% | 33.27% | 33.42% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 1.76 -26.02% | 2.47 40.34% | 2.36 -4.45% | 2.63 11.51% | 2.99 13.57% | 3.37 12.63% | 3.49 3.64% | 3.64 4.39% | 3.80 4.48% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 0.58 9.70% | 0.68 13.05% | 1.02 32.47% | 0.48 4.22% | 0.58 | 0.68 0.75% | 1.09 7.00% | 0.51 6.38% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 50.745M 14.55% | 55.947M 13.43% | 60.18M 11.26% | 54.06M 15.07% | 48.96M -3.52% | 58.14M 3.92% | 63.24M 5.08% | 56.1M 3.77% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
12.56%
EPS Next 5 Year
9.06%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
8.97%
Revenue Next 5 Year
7.04%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
31.89%
EBIT Next 5 Year
20.07%
MIDDLESEX WATER CO / MSEX Forecast FAQ
What do analysts expect the price target to be for MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX)?
8 analysts have analysed MSEX and the average price target is 57.12 USD. This implies a price increase of 9.97% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 51.94.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for MIDDLESEX WATER CO?
MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) will report earnings on 2026-04-29.
What are the consensus estimates for MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) is 0.58 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 50.74M USD.
What is the expected long term growth rate for MSEX stock?
The expected long term growth rate for MIDDLESEX WATER CO (MSEX) is 8.97%.