ISELIN, N.J., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share on its common stock, payable September 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026. Middlesex has paid cash dividends in varying amounts each year since 1912.

About Middlesex Water Company

Middlesex Water Company ("Middlesex") is one of the nation’s premier investor-owned water and wastewater utilities. Established in 1897, Middlesex is a trusted provider of life-sustaining services to more than half a million people in New Jersey and Delaware. The company focuses on employee engagement, operational excellence, superior customer experience, investment in infrastructure, and selective and sustainable growth to deliver value to our customers, investors, and the communities we serve.

Media Contact:

Summer DeFEO, Senior Director of Communications

sdefeo@middlesexwater.com

(732) 638-7510

Investor Contact:

Jennifer Ketschke, Director, Investor Relations and Treasury

InvestorRelations@middlesexwater.com

(732) 638-7523