$53.46
+0.60 (+1.14%)
As of Jun 24, 2:15 PM ET ·
Dividend Overview
2.77%
Dividend Yield
+1.47% 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$53.46
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in MSEX at $53.46/share
Monthly
$21.40
Quarterly
$64.20
Annually
$256.81
187 shares Based on current price of $53.46 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 874 shares
$46,724.04
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.

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D
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