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New Jersey Resources (NJR) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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New Jersey Resources Short Interest Data

New Jersey Resources (NJR) has a short interest of 2.51 million shares, representing 2.52% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 14.09% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 3.9, indicating that it would take 3.9 days of the average trading volume of 619,987 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
2,510,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
2,200,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+14.09%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$122.25 million
Short Interest Ratio
3.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
100,289,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.52%
Today's Trading Volume
125,173 shares
Average Trading Volume
619,987 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
20%
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NJR Short Interest Over Time

NJR Days to Cover Over Time

NJR Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

New Jersey Resources Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/20252,510,000 shares $122.25 million +14.1%2.5%3.9 $48.70
3/31/20252,200,000 shares $107.85 million +10.0%2.2%3.4 $49.02
3/15/20252,000,000 shares $98.56 million -14.5%2.0%3.4 $49.28
2/28/20252,340,000 shares $113.16 million +1.7%2.4%4.2 $48.36
2/15/20252,300,000 shares $105.07 million +5.5%2.3%4.3 $45.68
1/31/20252,180,000 shares $104.63 million -8.0%N/A4.1 $48.00
1/15/20252,370,000 shares $109.94 million -7.1%N/A4.7 $46.39
12/31/20242,550,000 shares $118.96 million +4.9%N/A5.5 $46.65
12/15/20242,430,000 shares $115.55 million +16.3%N/A5.1 $47.55
11/30/20242,090,000 shares $107.80 million -10.3%N/A4.6 $51.58
11/15/20242,330,000 shares $111.86 million +45.6%N/A5.2 $48.01
10/31/20241,600,000 shares $73.42 million +0.6%N/A3.7 $45.89
10/15/20241,590,000 shares $74.11 million -1.2%N/A3.6 $46.61
9/30/20241,610,000 shares $76.04 million -6.9%N/A3.4 $47.23
9/15/20241,730,000 shares $82.40 million +1.2%N/A3.5 $47.63
8/31/20241,710,000 shares $79.19 million -16.6%N/A3.5 $46.31
8/15/20242,050,000 shares $92.27 million +1.5%N/A4 $45.01
7/31/20242,020,000 shares $94.48 million +3.6%N/A3.9 $46.77
7/15/20241,950,000 shares $86.83 million +0.5%N/A3.8 $44.53
6/30/20241,940,000 shares $82.92 million +16.9%N/A4 $42.74
6/15/20241,660,000 shares $69.85 million -15.3%N/A3.6 $42.08
5/31/20241,960,000 shares $85.22 million -15.5%N/A4.2 $43.48
5/15/20242,320,000 shares $102.36 million +8.9%N/A5.1 $44.12
4/30/20242,130,000 shares $93.06 million -12.4%N/A4.3 $43.69
4/15/20242,430,000 shares $101.04 million -6.9%N/A4.6 $41.58
3/31/20242,610,000 shares $112.00 million -0.8%N/A5 $42.91
3/15/20242,630,000 shares $109.70 million +11.4%N/A5 $41.71
2/29/20242,360,000 shares $98.20 million +11.3%N/A4.4 $41.61
2/15/20242,120,000 shares $89.78 million +35.0%N/A4 $42.35
1/31/20241,570,000 shares $64.10 million +4.7%N/A3.1 $40.83
1/15/20241,500,000 shares $64.40 million -2.0%1.9%3.3 $42.93
12/31/20231,530,000 shares $68.21 million -1.9%N/A3.1 $44.58
12/15/20231,560,000 shares $68.13 million -1.9%N/A3.1 $43.67
11/30/20231,590,000 shares $67.10 million -21.7%N/A3 $42.20
11/15/20232,030,000 shares $86.38 million -7.7%N/A3.8 $42.55
10/31/20232,200,000 shares $89.28 million +4.3%N/A4.1 $40.58
10/15/20232,110,000 shares $88.73 million -2.8%N/A3.3 $42.05
9/30/20232,170,000 shares $88.17 million -0.9%N/A3.3 $40.63
9/15/20232,190,000 shares $95.32 million -11.3%N/A3.4 $43.53
8/31/20232,470,000 shares $104.16 million -5.0%N/A3.8 $42.17
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8/15/20232,600,000 shares $111.18 million -26.1%N/A3.9 $42.76
7/31/20233,520,000 shares $157.34 million +25.7%N/A5.3 $44.70
7/15/20232,800,000 shares $129.28 million -4.8%N/A4.7 $46.17
6/30/20232,940,000 shares $138.77 million -23.8%N/A5.2 $47.20
6/15/20233,860,000 shares $183.77 million +14.9%N/A7.1 $47.61
5/31/20233,360,000 shares $162.79 million -5.9%N/A6.9 $48.45
5/15/20233,570,000 shares $177.50 million -1.4%N/A7.5 $49.72
4/30/20233,620,000 shares $186.94 million -1.9%N/A7.5 $51.64
4/15/20233,690,000 shares $196.82 million -4.7%3.8%7.5 $53.34
3/31/20233,870,000 shares $205.88 million -8.1%4.0%7.9 $53.20
3/15/20234,210,000 shares $217.87 million +18.9%4.4%8.6 $51.75
2/28/20233,540,000 shares $180.65 million -1.9%3.7%6.8 $51.03
2/15/20233,610,000 shares $186.28 million +15.0%3.8%6.2 $51.60
1/31/20233,140,000 shares $156.75 million -5.4%3.3%5.1 $49.92
1/15/20233,320,000 shares $169.62 million +4.4%3.5%5.5 $51.09
12/30/20223,180,000 shares $157.79 million -18.0%3.3%5.2 $49.62
12/15/20223,880,000 shares $190.55 million +14.5%4.1%6.2 $49.11
11/30/20223,390,000 shares $168.65 million +2.7%3.5%5.6 $49.75
11/15/20223,300,000 shares $148.86 million -26.0%3.5%5.7 $45.11
10/31/20224,460,000 shares $199.09 million +23.2%4.7%9.3 $44.64
10/15/20223,620,000 shares $142.92 million -2.2%3.8%8.3 $39.48
9/30/20223,700,000 shares $143.19 million +35.0%3.9%9.2 $38.70
9/15/20222,740,000 shares $121.35 million +11.8%2.9%7.3 $44.29
8/31/20222,450,000 shares $108.14 million -6.8%2.6%6.3 $44.14
8/15/20222,630,000 shares $123.16 million -11.2%2.8%6.7 $46.83
7/31/20222,960,000 shares $136.72 million -2.0%3.4%7 $46.19
7/15/20223,020,000 shares $133.06 million -2.3%3.4%6.3 $44.06
6/30/20223,090,000 shares $137.60 million -4.9%3.5%6.1 $44.53
6/15/20223,250,000 shares $139.49 million +3.8%3.7%6.2 $42.92
5/31/20223,130,000 shares $143.73 million -3.1%3.3%6.2 $45.92
5/15/20223,230,000 shares $142.18 million +30.2%3.4%6 $44.02
4/30/20222,480,000 shares $107.04 million +30.5%2.6%4.5 $43.16
4/15/20221,900,000 shares $87.00 million +5.0%2.0%3.5 $45.79
3/31/20221,810,000 shares $83.01 million -29.6%1.9%3.3 $45.86
3/15/20222,570,000 shares $111.62 million -10.5%2.7%4.8 $43.43
2/28/20222,870,000 shares $125.19 million +10.4%3.0%5.3 $43.62
2/15/20222,600,000 shares $104.91 million -14.5%2.7%5 $40.35
1/31/20223,040,000 shares $122.24 million +17.4%3.2%6.5 $40.21
1/15/20222,590,000 shares $101.55 million +0.4%2.7%6.5 $39.21
12/31/20212,580,000 shares $105.93 million -3.0%2.7%6.8 $41.06
12/15/20212,660,000 shares $107.30 million +22.6%2.8%7.1 $40.34
11/30/20212,170,000 shares $79.81 million +5.3%2.3%5.4 $36.78
11/15/20212,060,000 shares $80.71 million -8.9%2.2%5.1 $39.18
10/29/20212,260,000 shares $85.45 million +14.1%2.4%5.2 $37.81
10/15/20211,980,000 shares $74.65 million +15.1%2.1%4.3 $37.70
9/30/20211,720,000 shares $59.87 million +3.0%1.8%3.7 $34.81
9/15/20211,670,000 shares $60.64 million -1.2%1.7%3.4 $36.31
8/31/20211,690,000 shares $63.10 million +3.7%1.8%3.6 $37.34
8/13/20211,630,000 shares $62.90 million -12.8%1.7%3.6 $38.59
7/30/20211,870,000 shares $72.03 million +6.3%2.0%4.2 $38.52
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7/15/20211,760,000 shares $69.87 million -0.6%1.8%3.9 $39.70
6/30/20211,770,000 shares $70.04 million -23.7%1.9%4 $39.57
6/15/20212,320,000 shares $100.71 million +24.7%2.4%5.3 $43.41
5/28/20211,860,000 shares $79.46 million -23.1%2.0%3.9 $42.72
5/14/20212,420,000 shares $104.33 million +7.1%N/A4.6 $43.11
4/30/20212,260,000 shares $95.39 million -0.9%N/A4.1 $42.21
4/15/20212,280,000 shares $94.46 million +0.9%N/A4 $41.43
3/31/20212,260,000 shares $91.53 million -24.9%N/A3.7 $40.50
3/15/20213,010,000 shares $124.85 million +5.6%N/A4.9 $41.48
2/26/20212,850,000 shares $112.52 million -9.8%N/A4.9 $39.48
2/12/20213,160,000 shares $117.49 million +6.0%N/A5.4 $37.18
1/29/20212,980,000 shares $104.03 million -4.5%N/A5.2 $34.91
1/15/20213,120,000 shares $117.75 million -1.9%N/A5 $37.74
12/31/20203,180,000 shares $111.05 million -1.2%N/A5.4 $34.92
12/15/20203,220,000 shares $110.86 million +29.8%N/A5.7 $34.43
11/30/20202,480,000 shares $90.54 million +5.1%N/A4.2 $36.51
11/15/20202,360,000 shares $86.00 million -19.2%N/A4.2 $36.44
10/30/20202,920,000 shares $84.56 million +9.0%N/A5.5 $28.96
10/15/20202,680,000 shares $76.62 million +2.7%N/A5.5 $28.59
9/30/20202,610,000 shares $70.52 million +3.6%N/A5.2 $27.02
9/15/20202,520,000 shares $70.56 million +1.6%N/A4.9 $28.00
8/31/20202,480,000 shares $74.75 million -3.9%N/A5 $30.14
8/14/20202,580,000 shares $84.60 million +6.6%N/A5 $32.79
7/31/20202,420,000 shares $75.17 million -6.9%N/A4.3 $31.06
7/15/20202,600,000 shares $81.69 million +1.2%N/A4.6 $31.42
6/30/20202,570,000 shares $83.91 million +8.9%N/A4.4 $32.65
6/15/20202,360,000 shares $74.60 million -2.9%N/A3.8 $31.61
5/29/20202,430,000 shares $85.03 million -1.2%N/A3.3 $34.99
5/15/20202,460,000 shares $74.61 million -8.6%N/A3.2 $30.33

NJR Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Jersey Resources' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of New Jersey Resources shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, traders have sold 2,510,000 shares of NJR short. 2.52% of New Jersey Resources' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on New Jersey Resources' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for New Jersey Resources?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. NJR shares currently have a short interest ratio of 4.0. Learn More on New Jersey Resources's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting New Jersey Resources?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of New Jersey Resources: Citadel Advisors LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for New Jersey Resources?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 2.52% of New Jersey Resources' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is New Jersey Resources' short interest increasing or decreasing?

New Jersey Resources saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,510,000 shares, an increase of 14.1% from the previous total of 2,200,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

How does New Jersey Resources' short interest compare to its competitors?

2.52% of New Jersey Resources' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to New Jersey Resources: National Fuel Gas (3.57%), UGI Co. (5.68%), Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (1.79%), Chesapeake Utilities Co. (2.01%), Northwest Natural Holding (1.87%), ONEOK, Inc. (1.98%), Atmos Energy Co. (3.03%), ONE Gas, Inc. (4.99%), Spire Inc. (2.63%), Ultrapar Participações S.A. (0.57%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($21.71 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.48 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($8.92 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($3.72 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($3.47 billion), AppLovin Co. ($2.64 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($2.46 billion), and The Kroger Co. ($2.33 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short New Jersey Resources stock?

Short selling NJR is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from New Jersey Resources as its price is falling. NJR shares are trading down $0.43 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against New Jersey Resources?

A short squeeze for New Jersey Resources occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of NJR, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is New Jersey Resources' short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including NJR, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2025.




This page (NYSE:NJR) was last updated on 5/5/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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