Middlesex Water (MSEX) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $53.91, +0.50% vs the prior close of $53.64.
- Volume 161.80K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
MSEX rises 0.5% to $53.91. Closed at $53.91, +0.50% vs the prior close of $53.64. Day range $53.83–$54.90, opened at $54.48.
MSEX daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — MSEX rises 0.5% to $53.91
- Closed at $53.91, +0.50% vs the prior close of $53.64. Day range $53.83–$54.90, opened at $54.48.
- Volume was 161.80K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 132.08K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($56.19) and -0.1% vs its 200-day average ($53.96).
- 52-week range $44.17–$62.18; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 13.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — MSEX ends flat (-0.3%) to $53.64
- Closed at $53.64, -0.30% vs the prior close of $53.80. Day range $53.05–$54.15, opened at $53.42.
- Volume was 120.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 133.11K.
- Price is -4.7% vs its 50-day average ($56.26) and -0.6% vs its 200-day average ($53.95).
- 52-week range $44.17–$62.18; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 13.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — MSEX ends flat (+0.1%) to $53.80, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $53.80, +0.11% vs the prior close of $53.74. Day range $53.38–$54.19, opened at $54.19.
- Volume was 184.10K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 132.83K.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($56.34) and -0.3% vs its 200-day average ($53.93).
- 52-week range $44.17–$62.18; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 13.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — MSEX rises 0.6% to $53.74
- Closed at $53.74, +0.58% vs the prior close of $53.43. Day range $53.19–$53.74, opened at $53.32.
- Volume was 143.30K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 134.23K.
- Price is -4.7% vs its 50-day average ($56.40) and -0.3% vs its 200-day average ($53.92).
- 52-week range $44.17–$62.18; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 13.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — MSEX rises 0.7% to $53.43
- Closed at $53.43, +0.66% vs the prior close of $53.08. Day range $52.76–$53.75, opened at $53.26.
- Volume was 96.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 134.74K.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($56.48) and -0.9% vs its 200-day average ($53.91).
- 52-week range $44.17–$62.18; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 14.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — MSEX ends flat (-0.1%) to $53.08
- Closed at $53.08, -0.11% vs the prior close of $53.14. Day range $52.73–$53.60, opened at $53.38.
- Volume was 196.90K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 132.58K.
- Price is -6.1% vs its 50-day average ($56.52) and -1.5% vs its 200-day average ($53.91).
- 52-week range $44.17–$62.18; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 14.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — MSEX rises 0.5% to $53.14
- Closed at $53.14, +0.45% vs the prior close of $52.90. Day range $52.57–$53.51, opened at $52.57.
- Volume was 138.30K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 131.61K.
- Price is -6.1% vs its 50-day average ($56.61) and -1.4% vs its 200-day average ($53.90).
- 52-week range $44.17–$62.18; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 14.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — MSEX dips 0.3% to $52.90
- Closed at $52.90, -0.32% vs the prior close of $53.07. Day range $52.64–$53.93, opened at $53.58.
- Volume was 141.80K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 131.25K.
- Price is -6.7% vs its 50-day average ($56.70) and -1.9% vs its 200-day average ($53.90).
- 52-week range $44.17–$62.18; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 14.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — MSEX dips 0.9% to $53.07 on 2.1x normal volume
- Closed at $53.07, -0.91% vs the prior close of $53.56. Day range $52.86–$53.67, opened at $53.57.
- Volume was 271.30K shares, 2.1x its 50-day average of 128.12K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -6.5% vs its 50-day average ($56.77) and -1.5% vs its 200-day average ($53.90).
- 52-week range $44.17–$62.18; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 14.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — MSEX rises 2.2% to $53.56
- Closed at $53.56, +2.16% vs the prior close of $52.43. Day range $52.61–$53.88, opened at $52.83.
- Volume was 132.40K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 128.39K.
- Price is -5.8% vs its 50-day average ($56.83) and -0.6% vs its 200-day average ($53.91).
- 52-week range $44.17–$62.18; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 13.9% below the 52-week high.
MSEX latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about MSEX in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Ginegaw Lorrie Beth sold 615 shares at $57.61 (≈$35.43K) on Aug 7, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $56.36M (prior year $49.32M) (+14.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $14.77M (prior year $10.78M) (+37.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.79 (prior year $0.60) (+31.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade MSEX
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 19, 2026, Oct 31, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.90% (largest 2.3%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 150.20K shares (≈$8.10M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $53.91 vs a range of $44.17–$62.18 (54% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 17, 2026 ($0.36/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 1 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Lorrie Beth Ginegaw sold 615 shares on Aug 7, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Jul 30, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026; 8-K May 20, 2026.
- Share count: 18.84M shares outstanding (Jul 29, 2026), +4.6% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Water Supply.
MSEX market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 54.48 | 54.90 | 53.83 | 53.91 | 161.80K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 53.42 | 54.15 | 53.05 | 53.64 | 120.50K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 54.19 | 54.19 | 53.38 | 53.80 | 184.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 53.32 | 53.74 | 53.19 | 53.74 | 143.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 53.26 | 53.75 | 52.76 | 53.43 | 96.60K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 53.38 | 53.60 | 52.73 | 53.08 | 196.90K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 52.57 | 53.51 | 52.57 | 53.14 | 138.30K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 53.58 | 53.93 | 52.64 | 52.90 | 141.80K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 53.57 | 53.67 | 52.86 | 53.07 | 271.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 52.83 | 53.88 | 52.61 | 53.56 | 132.40K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 52.58 | 52.95 | 51.82 | 52.43 | 124.90K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 53.22 | 53.48 | 52.80 | 52.97 | 143.00K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 52.50 | 53.28 | 52.15 | 53.20 | 152.70K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 53.48 | 53.51 | 52.29 | 52.45 | 135.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 53.16 | 53.50 | 52.45 | 53.47 | 184.30K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 53.67 | 53.68 | 52.85 | 52.91 | 125.20K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 54.90 | 54.90 | 53.26 | 53.65 | 99.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 55.30 | 55.75 | 54.75 | 54.92 | 92.10K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 55.22 | 55.76 | 54.25 | 55.23 | 119.70K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 56.15 | 56.15 | 55.02 | 55.32 | 239.90K |
About Middlesex Water
Middlesex Water (MSEX) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Water Supply”. Its business address is in ISELIN, NJ. State of incorporation: NJ. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 66004.
MSEX board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Bershad | Director | Aug 12, 2026 |
| James F. Jr. Cosgrove | Director | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Robert N Hoglund | Director | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Kim C Hanemann | Director | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Steven M Klein | Director | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Amy B. Mansue | Director | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Vaughn L Mckoy | Director | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Ann L. Noble | Director | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Walter G Reinhard | Director | Apr 1, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Robert John Capko | PAO & Controller | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Nadine Duchemin-Leslie | President, CEO | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Robert K Fullagar | President-NJ Operations | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Lorrie Beth Ginegaw | VP, Human Resources | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Tatyana Kaplan | Chief Accounting Officer | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Jay L Kooper | VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Georgia M Simpson | VP-IT | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Gregory S Sorensen | VP, Chief Operating Officer | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Mohammed G. Zerhouni | SVP, CFO and Treasurer | Apr 1, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Lorrie Beth Ginegaw | Sale | 615 | $57.61 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Walter G Reinhard | Sale | 300 | $55.21 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Robert N Hoglund | Buy | 2,000 | $54.31 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Robert John Capko | Sale | 134 | $54.04 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Lorrie Beth Ginegaw | Sale | 650 | $50.92 |
MSEX financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $194.69M | $42.82M | 2.36 | $62.60M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $191.88M | $44.35M | 2.47 | $58.73M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $166.27M | $31.52M | 1.76 | $52.78M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $42.43M | 2.39 | $61.36M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $36.54M | 2.07 | $33.03M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.42B, total liabilities $—, cash $1.80M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MSEX earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $55.81 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $50.88 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $54.47 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $57.47 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $51.60 |
| May 1, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $62.79 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $50.13 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $61.19 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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