Middlesex Water Co (Middlesex Water Co) Retained Earnings

: $176.2 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Middlesex Water Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $176.2 Mil.

Middlesex Water Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($171.9 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($176.3 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2023 ($176.3 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($176.2 Mil).

Middlesex Water Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($145.8 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($167.3 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($167.3 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($176.2 Mil).

Middlesex Water Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Middlesex Water Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Middlesex Water Co Annual Data

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

108.67

128.76

145.81

167.27

176.23

Middlesex Water Co Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																167.27	167.60	171.93	176.33	176.23

Middlesex Water Co Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Middlesex Water Co (NAS:MSEX) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Middlesex Water Co (Middlesex Water Co) Business Description

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Address

485C Route 1 South, Suite 400, Iselin, NJ, USA, 08830

Website

https://www.middlesexwater.com

Middlesex Water Co owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the U.S. The firm primarily operates in the eastern states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The company has two operating segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The regulated business includes collecting and distributing water to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection consumers. The non-regulated business includes contract services for the operation of private water and wastewater systems. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Regulated segment and from residential customers.

Executives

Lorrie Beth Ginegaw	officer: VP-Corporate Affairs	1500 RONSON ROAD, ISELIN NJ 08830
Cosgrove James F. Jr.	director	492 CHRISTOPHER DRIVE, PRINCETON NJ 08540
Robert John Capko	officer: PAO/Controller	100 POSSUM WAY, NEW PROVIDENCE NJ 07974
Bernadette M Sohler	officer: VP - Corporate Affairs	1500 RONSON ROAD, ISELIN NJ 08830
Walter G Reinhard	director	PO BOX 1500, ISELIN NJ 08830
Dennis W Doll	officer: Executive Vice President	1500 RONSON ROAD, ISELIN NJ 08830
Andreasen Christian G. Jr.	officer: VP - Enterprise Engineering	485C ROUTE 1 SOUTH, SUITE 400, ISELIN NJ 08830
Kim C Hanemann	director	1500 RONSON ROAD, ISELIN NJ 08830
A Bruce Oconnor	officer: Vice President &, other: Controller	PO BOX 1500, ISELIN NJ 08830
Vaughn L Mckoy	director	485C ROUTE ONE SOUTH, SUITE 400, ISELIN NJ 07083
Georgia M Simpson	officer: VP-Information Technology	485C ROUTE 1 SOUTH, SUITE 400, ISELIN NJ 08830
Joshua Bershad	director	485C ROUTE ONE SOUTH, SUITE 400, ISELIN NJ 07083
Robert K Fullagar	officer: Vice President - Operations	485C ROUTE 1 SOUTH, SUITE 400, ISELIN NJ 08830
Ann L. Noble	director	485C ROUTE 1 SOUTH, SUITE 400, ISELIN NJ 08830
Jay L Kooper	officer: VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary	1500 RONSON ROAD, ISELIN NJ 08830