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NYSE:NJR

New Jersey Resources (NJR) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$50.42
+0.93 (+1.88%)
(As of 06/7/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$49.33
$50.72
50-Day Range
$48.45
$55.46
52-Week Range
$38.07
$55.84
Volume
536,112 shs
Average Volume
419,409 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.89 billion
P/E Ratio
16.70
Dividend Yield
3.09%
Price Target
$48.50

New Jersey Resources MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
1.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
3.8% Downside
$48.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.68% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.12mentions of New Jersey Resources in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$250,200 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
1.48%
From $2.71 to $2.75 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.08 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

60th out of 87 stocks

Natural Gas Distribution Industry

7th out of 10 stocks


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About New Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) Stock

New Jersey Resources Corp. is a holding company. The firm provides safe and reliable natural gas and clean energy services, including transportation, distribution, asset management and home services. It operates through the following segments: Natural Gas Distribution, Clean Energy Ventures, Energy Services, Storage and Transportation, and Home Services and Other. The Natural Gas Distribution segment regulates natural gas services, off-system sales, capacity, and storage management operations. The Clean Energy Ventures segment consists of capital investments in clean energy projects. The Energy Services segment consists of unregulated wholesale and retail energy operations, as well as energy management services. The Storage and Transportation segment consists of investments in the natural gas storage and transportation market, such as natural gas storage and transportation facilities. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Wall, NJ.

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NJR Stock News Headlines

New "Mined in America" Lithium Opportunities?
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NJR Price History

NJR Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/3 Dividend
3/14/2023
Dividend Payable
4/03/2023
Last Earnings
5/04/2023
Today
6/07/2023
Ex-Dividend for 7/3 Dividend
6/13/2023
Dividend Payable
7/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/03/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Natural gas distribution
Sub-Industry
Gas Utilities
Sector
Utilities
CUSIP
64602510
Employees
1,288
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$48.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$51.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$46.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-3.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
1.67
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$274.92 million
Pretax Margin
13.59%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.91 billion
Cash Flow
$3.95 per share
Book Value
$18.88 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
96,266,000
Market Cap
$4.89 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.65

Key Executives

  • Stephen D. Westhoven
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Roberto F. Bel
    SVP, Chief Financial & Accounting Officer
  • Jacqueline K. Shea
    Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Richard Reich
    Senior Vice President & General Counsel
  • Amy Cradic
    SVP & COO-Non-Utility Business & Strategy













NJR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell New Jersey Resources stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for New Jersey Resources in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" NJR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NJR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is New Jersey Resources' stock price forecast for 2023?

3 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for New Jersey Resources' stock. Their NJR share price forecasts range from $46.00 to $51.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $48.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.8%.
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How have NJR shares performed in 2023?

New Jersey Resources' stock was trading at $49.62 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NJR shares have increased by 1.6% and is now trading at $50.42.
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When is New Jersey Resources' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 3rd 2023.
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.

How were New Jersey Resources' earnings last quarter?

New Jersey Resources Co. (NYSE:NJR) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 4th. The utilities provider reported $1.16 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.04. The utilities provider earned $644 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $954.32 million. New Jersey Resources had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.22% and a net margin of 10.94%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 29.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.36 earnings per share.

How often does New Jersey Resources pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for New Jersey Resources?

New Jersey Resources declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 5th. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.39 per share on Monday, July 3rd. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.09%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 13th.
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Is New Jersey Resources a good dividend stock?

New Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.18%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 27 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 51.66%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NJR will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.73% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did New Jersey Resources' stock split?

New Jersey Resources shares split before market open on Wednesday, March 4th 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, January 21st 2015. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Tuesday, March 3rd 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

What guidance has New Jersey Resources issued on next quarter's earnings?

New Jersey Resources updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $2.62-$2.72 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $2.70. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Laurence M. Downes' approval rating as New Jersey Resources' CEO?

10 employees have rated New Jersey Resources Chief Executive Officer Laurence M. Downes on Glassdoor.com. Laurence M. Downes has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Laurence M. Downes in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of New Jersey Resources own?
What is New Jersey Resources' stock symbol?

New Jersey Resources trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NJR."

Who are New Jersey Resources' major shareholders?

New Jersey Resources' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (16.06%), State Street Corp (10.41%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.79%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.96%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.91%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.54%). Insiders that own company stock include James H Degraffenreidt Jr, M William Howard Jr, Patrick J Migliaccio, Stephen D Westhoven and Timothy F Shea.
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How do I buy shares of New Jersey Resources?

Shares of NJR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is New Jersey Resources' stock price today?

One share of NJR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $50.42.

How much money does New Jersey Resources make?

New Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) has a market capitalization of $4.89 billion and generates $2.91 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $274.92 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.02 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does New Jersey Resources have?

The company employs 1,288 workers across the globe.

How can I contact New Jersey Resources?

New Jersey Resources' mailing address is 1415 Wyckoff Road, WALL TOWNSHIP NJ, 07719. The official website for the company is www.njresources.com. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (732) 938-1000, via email at dpuma@njresources.com, or via fax at 732-938-3154.

This page (NYSE:NJR) was last updated on 6/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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