Middlesex Water Company reported an increase in net income and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2024. Net income increased by 6.5% to $10.5 million, and diluted earnings per share rose to $0.59, compared to the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily driven by rate increases and customer growth.
Diluted earnings per share were $0.59 for the quarter, compared to $0.55 in the same period of 2023.
Net income for the quarter increased to $10.5 million, up 6.5% from the same period in 2023.
Quarterly consolidated operating revenues were $49.1 million, an increase of $6.3 million compared to the same period in 2023.
Revenues in the Middlesex System increased $5.2 million due to approved base rate increases and increased commercial and industrial customer billings.
Middlesex Water is focused on growth and succession planning, meeting customer demand, and investing in infrastructure. A general rate case is expected to be filed in Delaware in the third quarter of 2024.
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