Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | MSEX | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% | 3.04% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 5.79% | 5.18% |
| Payout Ratio | 58.9% | 60.8% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 28 |
| 1Y Total Return | -4.5% | 12.7% |
Grades compare this stock to Utilities sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
4.94%
3-Year Growth
5.28%
5-Year Growth
5.79%
10-Year Growth
5.92%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
May 15, 2026
Last Payment
Jun 1, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.3600 | +5.88% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.3400 | +4.62% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.3250 | 0.00% |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.3250 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.3250 | 0.00% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.3250 | +4.00% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $0.3125 | 0.00% |
| May 11, 2023 | $0.3125 | 0.00% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $0.3125 | 0.00% |
| Nov 15, 2022 | $0.3125 | +7.76% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
| Nov 15, 2021 | $0.2900 | +6.42% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.2725 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
58.9%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
172.3%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.58 | -$8.91M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.53 | -$5.13M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.60 | $37.22M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.77 | -$6.86M |
Peer Comparison
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of June 20, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.