$50.55
-0.62 (-1.21%)
Dividend Overview
1.19%
Dividend Yield
-0.11% vs S&P 500 avg
$1.37
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$0.34
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio58.4%
Ex-DividendFeb 24, 2026
Pay DateMar 10, 2026
Stock Price$50.55
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in MSEX at $50.55/share
Monthly
$22.55
Quarterly
$67.64
Annually
$270.54
197 shares
Based on current price of $50.55 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 874 shares
$44,180.70
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Safe
58.4% payout ratio
Safe
Moderate
High
A payout ratio under 60% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings with room to grow.
Dividend Comparison — Utilities
| Stock | Yield | Annual Div | Payout Ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEE | 2.70% | $2.26 | 68.5% | $91.16 |
| CEG | 0.57% | $1.55 | 21.0% | $303.32 |
| SO | 3.08% | $2.74 | 69.5% | $94.61 |
| DUK | 3.23% | $4.25 | 66.4% | $128.16 |
| AEP | 2.88% | $3.74 | 56.1% | $128.30 |
| SRE | 2.78% | $2.41 | 53.9% | $95.32 |
| D | 4.08% | $2.65 | 105.4% | $60.66 |
| EXC | 3.55% | $1.59 | 58.4% | $47.67 |
| XEL | 3.07% | $2.08 | 60.7% | $77.70 |
| ETR | 2.48% | $2.48 | 61.6% | $102.76 |