New Jersey Resources (NJR) Stock Overview
An energy services holding company, distributes natural gas. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
New Jersey Resources Corporation Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$53.32 |
| 52 Week High | US$60.86 |
| 52 Week Low | US$43.46 |
| Beta | 0.51 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.37% |
| 3 Month Change | -5.14% |
| 1 Year Change | 14.52% |
| 3 Year Change | 25.84% |
| 5 Year Change | 52.69% |
| Change since IPO | 3,521.74% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 21
New Jersey Resources: Makes For A Confident Hold, Awaiting A Better Entry Point
Summary New Jersey Resources is rated Hold due to modest growth, premium valuation, and capital allocation concerns. NJR’s heavy investment in solar projects is not translating into earnings growth comparable to its core utility segment. EPS guidance for FY2025 implies only 10% growth at the high end, while shares have already risen 25% in the past year. Current valuation offers limited upside, with projected annual returns under 10% and risk from rising interest expenses in the CEV segment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 23
NJR: Raised Earnings Outlook And Supportive Research Will Shape Measured Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for New Jersey Resources slightly higher to about $60.14 per share from roughly $59.86, citing updated expectations around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, along with recent supportive Street research and price target revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on New Jersey Resources points to a mix of optimism and caution, with bullish analysts adjusting their views alongside the updated fair value estimate.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 21
New Jersey Resources: Makes For A Confident Hold, Awaiting A Better Entry Point
Summary New Jersey Resources is rated Hold due to modest growth, premium valuation, and capital allocation concerns. NJR’s heavy investment in solar projects is not translating into earnings growth comparable to its core utility segment. EPS guidance for FY2025 implies only 10% growth at the high end, while shares have already risen 25% in the past year. Current valuation offers limited upside, with projected annual returns under 10% and risk from rising interest expenses in the CEV segment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 23
NJR: Raised Earnings Outlook And Supportive Research Will Shape Measured Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for New Jersey Resources slightly higher to about $60.14 per share from roughly $59.86, citing updated expectations around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, along with recent supportive Street research and price target revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on New Jersey Resources points to a mix of optimism and caution, with bullish analysts adjusting their views alongside the updated fair value estimate.Analysis Article • Jun 18
New Jersey Resources (NJR) Stock Could Be 7.6% Undervalued After Strong Financial Results
New Jersey Resources (NJR) drew investor attention after reporting year over year gains in revenue and net profit, along with stronger institutional ownership and supportive technical signals that together highlight a period of reinforced stock momentum. See our latest analysis for New Jersey Resources. At a share price of $55.28, New Jersey Resources has a year to date share price return of 20.23%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 29.83% and 5 year total shareholder return of 61.60%...Narrative Update • Jun 03
NJR: Earnings Guidance Strength And Rate Filing Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on New Jersey Resources by about $3.69 to reflect updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E, supported by a recent bullish research initiation and a higher target from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on New Jersey Resources points to a more constructive tone on valuation and earnings power, with the latest price target moves reflecting updated assumptions on revenue, margins and forward P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 21
NJR: Updated Earnings Guidance And Execution Will Support Balanced Future Returns
The analyst fair value estimate for New Jersey Resources has increased from $55.00 to about $56.17, reflecting updated price targets from analysts who cite recent upward revisions in Street research as support for this adjustment. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have lifted their price targets on New Jersey Resources in recent research, which feeds into the higher overall fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Apr 04
NJR: Updated Cash Flow Assumptions And Earnings Outlook Will Shape Balanced Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on New Jersey Resources by $4, citing updated views on the company’s discounted cash flow assumptions and valuation inputs, as reflected in the latest fair value and P/E metrics. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher fair value estimate as consistent with an updated discounted cash flow framework, which they see as better aligned with the company’s current cash generation profile.Narrative Update • Mar 21
NJR: Refined Earnings Outlook And Assumptions Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on New Jersey Resources by $4, reflecting updated views on fair value and modest refinements to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary JPMorgan raised its price target on New Jersey Resources by $4, reflecting refreshed assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Mar 07
NJR: Refined Earnings Outlook And Discount Assumptions Will Support Steady Returns
Analysts recently lifted their price target on New Jersey Resources by $4 to reflect updated assumptions around discount rates, profitability, and future price-to-earnings (P/E) expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher price target, including the US$4 increase from JPMorgan, as aligning the stock more closely with their updated P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 20
NJR: Refined Earnings Outlook And Mild Assumption Shifts Will Support Steady Returns
Analysts nudged their price targets for New Jersey Resources higher to $55, reflecting modest adjustments to fair value assumptions, the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations in light of recent research updates. Analyst Commentary JPMorgan lifted its price target for New Jersey Resources to $55, which reflects updated views on valuation, earnings power and the appropriate discount rate for the stock.Narrative Update • Feb 06
NJR: Gas Mix And Strong Balance Sheet Will Support Steady Future Returns
Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for New Jersey Resources lower to about $54.33 from $54.71, citing slightly more conservative revenue growth assumptions and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. They continue to point to the company's mix of gas utility, regulated midstream and unregulated businesses, along with its peer leading 18% to 20% FFO to debt ratio and consistent capex funding without material dilution, as key supports for their updated price target.Narrative Update • Jan 23
NJR: Peer Leading Balance Sheet And Gas Mix Will Support Future Returns
Narrative Update Overview Analysts have lifted their price target on New Jersey Resources to $53 from $50, citing confidence in the company’s mix of its core New Jersey Natural Gas utility, regulated midstream assets, and key unregulated businesses, along with what they view as a consistently executed financial model that maintains an 18% to 20% FFO to debt ratio and regularly funds capex without material dilution. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights how New Jersey Resources is being viewed through the lens of its business mix and capital structure, with upbeat views tempered by a few areas of caution that matter for valuation and execution risk.Analysis Article • Jan 12
New Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Narrative Update • Jan 05
NJR: Resilient Gas Mix And Strong Balance Sheet Will Support Future Returns
Analysts recently lifted their price target on New Jersey Resources to $53 from $50, citing what they view as the company's consistent execution, its mix of regulated and unregulated gas businesses, and balance sheet metrics that they consider supportive of its updated valuation and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Analysts raising their target on New Jersey Resources point to what they view as a relatively resilient business mix and balance sheet for a regulated gas utility, which they see as important inputs to the updated valuation and P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 18
NJR: Differentiated Gas And Midstream Model Will Support Strong Future Cash Flows
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on New Jersey Resources, lifting fair value by about $1 to roughly $55 per share. They cite confidence in the company’s differentiated mix of core gas utility, regulated midstream assets, and disciplined capital funding that supports solid FFO-to-debt metrics despite slightly lower projected profit margins.Analysis Article • Nov 03
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At New Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Seeking Alpha • Oct 11
New Jersey Resources: Still A Buy After Its Recent Dividend Hike
Summary Last month, New Jersey Resources upped its quarterly dividend per share for the 29th consecutive year. The natural gas utility missed analyst expectations for total operating revenue and consolidated net financial loss, but its fundamentals look to be intact. New Jersey Resources' dividend is well-covered, and its balance sheet is responsibly capitalized. Shares of the natural gas utility appear to be priced at a 7% discount to fair value. New Jersey Resources could be set up for nearly 40% cumulative total returns through FY 2027. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 31
NJR's Tactical Shift To Clean Energy And Efficiency Aims For Robust Growth And Stability
Anticipated resolution of rate case by end of 2024 may stabilize the regulatory environment and improve financial stability, enhancing investor confidence.Seeking Alpha • Jul 10
New Jersey Resources: This Dividend Champion Looks Like A Buy Right Now
Summary New Jersey Resources is a Dividend Champion, with 28 consecutive years of dividend growth to its credit. The natural gas utility's operating revenue and non-GAAP EPS climbed higher in its fiscal second quarter. NJR's interest coverage ratio through the first half of its current fiscal year was strong for a utility. The natural gas utility could be trading 12% below fair value. NJR may be poised to post 12% annual total returns through September 2026. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| NJR | US Gas Utilities | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.4% | -1.0% | -0.1% |
| 1Y | 14.5% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
Return vs Industry: NJR exceeded the US Gas Utilities industry which returned 1.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NJR exceeded the US Market which returned 11.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NJR volatility | |
|---|---|
| NJR Average Weekly Movement | 2.8% |
| Gas Utilities Industry Average Movement | 2.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: NJR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: NJR's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 1,376 | Steve Westhoven | www.njresources.com |
New Jersey Resources Corporation, an energy services holding company, distributes natural gas. The company operates through four segments: Natural Gas Distribution, Clean Energy Ventures, Energy Services, and Storage and Transportation. The Natural Gas Distribution segment offers regulated natural gas utility services to residential and commercial customers in Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, and Sussex counties in New Jersey; provides capacity and storage management services; and participates in the off-system sales and capacity release markets.
New Jersey Resources Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| NJR fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$5.41b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$366.16m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.23b |
14.8x
P/E Ratio2.4x
P/S RatioIs NJR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NJR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$2.23b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.36b |
| Gross Profit | US$873.48m |
| Other Expenses | US$507.31m |
| Earnings | US$366.16m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.61 |
| Gross Margin | 39.18% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.42% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 139.6% |
How did NJR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.6%
Current Dividend Yield52%
Payout RatioDoes NJR pay a reliable dividends?
See NJR dividend history and benchmarks| New Jersey Resources dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Sep 24 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Oct 01 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 2 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 9 days |
Does NJR pay a reliable dividends?
See NJR dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/21 17:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
New Jersey Resources Corporation is covered by 17 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Hovis | Argus Research Company |
| Jim Harmon | Barclays |
| Richard Gross | Barclays |