Middlesex Water stock falls 1.91 percent as earnings beat estimates

Published on 09/28/2026 at 22:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Middlesex Water stock traded at USD 52.45 on September 28, 2026, with a 52-week range of USD 44.17 to USD 62.18. Second-quarter EPS reached USD 0.79.

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Middlesex Water Company stock (ISIN US5976351052) was trading at USD 52.45 on Nasdaq on September 28, 2026, down 1.91 percent from the prior close of USD 53.47. The move leaves the regulated water utility 15.63 percent below its 52-week high of USD 62.18, while its latest quarterly results provide a stronger operating reference point.

Second-quarter figures beat estimates

MarketBeat reported that Middlesex Water generated USD 56.36 million in second-quarter 2026 revenue, compared with the USD 54.51 million consensus estimate. That USD 1.85 million revenue gap matters because it was accompanied by EPS of USD 0.79, USD 0.13 above the USD 0.66 estimate.

The finance calendar on Middlesex Water Company lists the second-quarter 2026 results for July 30, 2026. Structured quarterly data show net income of USD 14.77 million and operating cash flow of USD 16.40 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Analyst target stays above price

Argus lowered its price target to USD 58.00 in a report dated September 23, 2026, according to Yahoo Finance. The target lies 10.58 percent above the September 28 trading price, leaving the analyst view numerically above the latest market quote.

The company operates regulated water and wastewater systems, with service activities in New Jersey and Delaware. MarketBeat described a quarterly dividend of USD 0.36 per share, or USD 1.44 annualized, with the payment made on September 1, 2026.

Stock remains inside yearly range

Middlesex Water's September 28 intraday range was USD 52.25 to USD 53.83, and volume reached 114,618 shares. Its market capitalization stood at USD 988.4 million, placing the daily decline against a utility business that delivered a 26.22 percent net margin in second-quarter 2026.

For investors, the key contrast is clear: the stock price is below its yearly peak, while the latest reported quarter exceeded both revenue and EPS expectations. The next market test is whether subsequent results can maintain that earnings spread.