$58.22
+0.85 (+1.48%)
As of Aug 8, 10:13 PM ET ·
Dividend Overview
2.51%
Dividend Yield
+1.21% 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$58.22
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in MSEX at $58.22/share
Monthly
$19.57
Quarterly
$58.71
Annually
$234.83
171 shares Based on current price of $58.22 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 874 shares
$50,884.28
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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ETR
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