Consolidated Water is Among the Companies With the Highest Dividend Yield in the Water Utilities Industry (CWCO, MSEX, WTR, CTWS, YORW)

Below are the top five companies in the Water Utilities industry as measured by dividend yield. Dividends can enhance returns for investors seeking income in addition to capital gains.

Consolidated Water (CWCO) ranks first with a dividend yield of 4.2%; Middlesex Water (MSEX) ranks second with a dividend yield of 4%; and Aqua America (WTR) ranks third with a dividend yield of 4%.

Not too far behind, Connecticut Water Service (CTWS) and York Water (YORW) have dividend yields of 3.6% and 3.5%, respectively.

SmarTrend is bullish on shares of MSEX and our subscribers were alerted to Buy on July 23, 2009 at $14.97. The stock has risen 16.4% since the alert was issued.

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