South Jersey Industries Stock Forecast, Price & News

South Jersey Industries (NYSE:SJI) Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Jersey Industries a buy right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for South Jersey Industries in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" South Jersey Industries stock.
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How has South Jersey Industries' stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

South Jersey Industries' stock was trading at $25.57 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, SJI stock has decreased by 5.0% and is now trading at $24.28.
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Are investors shorting South Jersey Industries?

South Jersey Industries saw a decrease in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,510,000 shares, a decrease of 34.7% from the October 31st total of 6,910,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,190,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.8 days.
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When is South Jersey Industries' next earnings date?

South Jersey Industries is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 23rd 2022.
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How were South Jersey Industries' earnings last quarter?

South Jersey Industries, Inc. (NYSE:SJI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The utilities provider reported ($0.17) EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.19) by $0.02. The utilities provider had revenue of $365.63 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $286.98 million. South Jersey Industries had a net margin of 4.06% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.80%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($0.06) earnings per share.
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How often does South Jersey Industries pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for South Jersey Industries?

South Jersey Industries announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 22nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.31 per share on Wednesday, December 29th. This represents a $1.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.11%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 9th. This is an increase from South Jersey Industries's previous quarterly dividend of $0.30.
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Is South Jersey Industries a good dividend stock?

South Jersey Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.21 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.98%. SJI has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. South Jersey Industries has been increasing its dividend for 16 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of South Jersey Industries is 142.35%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, South Jersey Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 71.60% next year. This indicates that South Jersey Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did South Jersey Industries' stock split? How did South Jersey Industries' stock split work?

South Jersey Industries's stock split before market open on Monday, May 11th 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, February 27th 2015. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, May 8th 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of South Jersey Industries stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

What guidance has South Jersey Industries issued on next quarter's earnings?

South Jersey Industries updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 17th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.550-$1.650 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.630. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for SJI?

8 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for South Jersey Industries' stock. Their forecasts range from $24.00 to $31.00. On average, they anticipate South Jersey Industries' stock price to reach $26.29 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 8.3% from the stock's current price.
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Who are South Jersey Industries' key executives?

South Jersey Industries' management team includes the following people:

• Michael J. Renna, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Steven R. Cocchi, Chief Financial Officer
• Leonard Brinson, Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President
• Eric M. Stein, Senior Vice President & General Counsel
• Melissa Orsen, Senior Vice President

What is Mike Renna's approval rating as South Jersey Industries' CEO?

15 employees have rated South Jersey Industries CEO Mike Renna on Glassdoor.com. Mike Renna has an approval rating of 54% among South Jersey Industries' employees. This puts Mike Renna in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of South Jersey Industries' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to South Jersey Industries include ONEOK (OKE), Atmos Energy (ATO), UGI (UGI), National Fuel Gas (NFG), Southwest Gas (SWX), New Jersey Resources (NJR), Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) and Northwest Natural (NWN).
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What other stocks do shareholders of South Jersey Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other South Jersey Industries investors own include (EXC), AT&T (T), Energy Transfer (ET), New Jersey Resources (NJR), Southern (SO), Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT), Altria Group (MO), Procter & Gamble (PG), Philip Morris International (PM) and Ventas (VTR).

What is South Jersey Industries' stock symbol?

South Jersey Industries trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SJI."

Who are South Jersey Industries' major shareholders?

South Jersey Industries' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.92%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (4.58%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.28%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.83%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.62%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.52%).
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Which major investors are selling South Jersey Industries stock?

SJI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including OLD Republic International Corp, Millennium Management LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Roffman Miller Associates Inc. PA, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, UBS Group AG, Geode Capital Management LLC, and Principal Financial Group Inc..
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Which major investors are buying South Jersey Industries stock?

SJI stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Deprince Race & Zollo Inc., SG Americas Securities LLC, BlackRock Inc., Dai Ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd, Tudor Investment Corp Et Al, Barclays PLC, American Century Companies Inc., and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA.
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How do I buy shares of South Jersey Industries?

Shares of SJI 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 South Jersey Industries' stock price today?

One share of SJI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $24.28.

How much money does South Jersey Industries make?

South Jersey Industries has a market capitalization of $2.73 billion and generates $1.54 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $157.08 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.85 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does South Jersey Industries have?

South Jersey Industries employs 2,018 workers across the globe.

What is South Jersey Industries' official website?

The official website for South Jersey Industries is www.sjindustries.com.

Where are South Jersey Industries' headquarters?

South Jersey Industries is headquartered at 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ, 08037.

How can I contact South Jersey Industries?

South Jersey Industries' mailing address is 1 SOUTH JERSEY PLAZA, FOLSOM NJ, 08037. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (609) 561-9000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 609-561-8225.