Middlesex Water Company Increases Common Dividend by 5.88%

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Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, a 5.88% increase from the prior $0.34 dividend. The increase raises the annual dividend to $1.44 from $1.36 and marks the company's 53rd consecutive year of dividend increases.

The dividend is payable December 1, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 17, 2025. The company has paid cash dividends since 1912.

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• Quarterly dividend raised to $0.36 per share
• Dividend increase of 5.88% versus prior quarter
• Annual dividend raised to $1.44 per share
• Marks 53rd consecutive year of dividend increases
• Dividend payable Dec 1, 2025; record date Nov 17, 2025

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53-Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases

ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share on its common stock, a 5.88% increase from the $0.34 per share dividend last declared in July 2025. This increase raises the annual dividend rate to $1.44 from $1.36 per share of common stock and marks Middlesex Water Company’s (“Middlesex”) 53rd consecutive year of dividend increases. The dividend at the new rate is payable December 1, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 17, 2025. Middlesex has paid cash dividends in varying amounts continually since 1912.

About Middlesex Water Company
Middlesex Water Company (“Middlesex”) is one of the nation’s premier investor-owned water and wastewater utilities. Established in 1897, Middlesex is a trusted provider of life-sustaining services to more than half a million people in New Jersey and Delaware. The company focuses on employee engagement, operational excellence, superior customer experience, investment in infrastructure, and selective and sustainable growth to deliver value to our customers, investors, and the communities we serve.

Media Contact:
Brian Hague
Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs
(732) 638-7584
bhague@middlesexwater.com

Investor Contact:
Jennifer Ketschke
Director, Treasury and Investor Relations
(732) 638-7523
jketschke@middlesexwater.com

FAQ

What dividend did Middlesex Water (MSEX) declare on October 24, 2025?

The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share on October 24, 2025.

How much did Middlesex Water (MSEX) increase its dividend for 2025?

The dividend was increased by 5.88%, raising the annual rate to $1.44 from $1.36.

When is the Middlesex Water (MSEX) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on December 1, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 17, 2025.

How long has Middlesex Water (MSEX) increased dividends consecutively?

Middlesex Water reports its 53rd consecutive year of dividend increases.

What is Middlesex Water's (MSEX) new annual dividend per share for 2025?

The new annual dividend rate is $1.44 per share for 2025.

Has Middlesex Water (MSEX) historically paid dividends before 2025?

Yes; Middlesex has paid cash dividends in varying amounts continually since 1912.