NW Natural vs. Middlesex Water: Which Dividend Is Safer for Retirement?
Northwest Natural (NWN) and Middlesex Water (MSEX) reported Q2 results. NWN earned $0.01 per share, with YTD EPS of $2.33, and expects 2026 EPS in the range of $2.95-$3.15. MSEX reported $0.79 EPS, beating estimates, with revenue up 14.3%. Both companies have long dividend growth histories but face different challenges. NWN has a 3.94% yield, while MSEX offers faster dividend growth but a lower yield and PFAS cleanup costs.





