$55.32
-0.89 (-1.58%)
Dividend Overview
1.98%
Dividend Yield
+0.68% 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$55.32
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in MSEX at $55.32/share
Monthly
$20.60
Quarterly
$61.80
Annually
$247.19
180 shares
Based on current price of $55.32 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 874 shares
$48,349.68
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 | 3.25% | $2.26 | 68.5% | $79.26 |
| SO | 4.02% | $2.74 | 69.5% | $85.15 |
| DUK | 4.52% | $4.25 | 66.4% | $116.31 |
| CEG | 0.91% | $1.56 | 21.0% | $263.46 |
| AEP | 4.48% | $3.74 | 56.1% | $120.27 |
| D | 5.69% | $2.63 | 76.0% | $62.43 |
| SRE | 3.23% | $2.52 | 89.4% | $80.98 |
| VST | 0.62% | $1.47 | 52.8% | $140.41 |
| ETR | 4.47% | $2.48 | 61.6% | $101.16 |
| XEL | 2.88% | $2.14 | 63.5% | $72.06 |