New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) Stock Forecast Nov. 6, 2026
Analysis updated on Nov. 6, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) stock forecast summary
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New Jersey Resources Corp is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $5.55B. It ranks number 6 by market capitalization among the 13 Natural Gas Distribution issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For NJR, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -21.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -6.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +3.1%, buy ≥ +1.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-11-06 signals)
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NJR price chart and AI forecast
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New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Natural Gas Distribution peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NJR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.55B | 6/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 15.11x | 8/11 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.10x | 4/11 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.40% | 4/9 |
| EPS | $3.62 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $26.05 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $26.79 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | NJR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.8% | 4/9 |
| ROA | 4.6% | 3/8 |
| ROIC | 7.8% | 4/10 |
| Operating Margin | 20.3% | 9/11 |
| Net Margin | 13.5% | 6/9 |
| EBT Margin | 23.6% | 6/12 |
| Tax Rate | 16.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | NJR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66x | 10/13 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.83x | 9/11 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.04x | 5/10 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.9x | 11/13 |
| Working Capital | -$317M | 8/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NJR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $659M | 6/13 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 46.5% | 2/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | NJR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.34x | 2/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 15.6x | 5/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 23 days | 3/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | NJR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.72B | 5/9 |
| Operating Income | $553M | 6/12 |
| Net Income | $366M | 6/10 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | NJR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.86 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 51.4% | 4/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 101M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -11.1% | 8/8 |
| EPS Growth | -27.6% | 8/8 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $619M | 12.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $34M | 0.7% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $174M | 3.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.18B | 45.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $770M | 16.0% of assets |
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New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as New Jersey Resources Corp (Natural Gas Distribution): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| NJR New Jersey Resources Corp | $5.55B | |
| LNG Cheniere Energy, Inc. | $56.76B | |
| ATO Atmos Energy Corp | $29.27B | |
| VG Venture Global, Inc. | $28.83B | |
| CQP Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. | $27.77B | |
| NFG National Fuel Gas Co | $6.98B | |
| SR Spire Inc | $5.24B | |
| OGS One Gas, Inc. | $5.14B | |
| EE Excelerate Energy, Inc. | $4.17B | |
| NWN Northwest Natural Holding Co | $2.18B | |
| SLNG Stabilis Solutions, Inc. | $69M | |
| NFE New Fortress Energy Inc. | $63M | |
| CETY Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. | $10M |
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New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) stock forecast FAQ
What is the New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) stock forecast?
Our AI scores New Jersey Resources Corp every trading day against every stock it covers. Create a free account and follow it to see its rating and price target.
How accurate are New Jersey Resources Corp stock predictions?
For NJR, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -21.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -6.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are New Jersey Resources Corp forecasts updated?
New Jersey Resources Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Nov. 6, 2026.
Which companies are New Jersey Resources Corp's industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, NJR included, share the SEC industry code Natural Gas Distribution. The largest are: Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG), Atmos Energy Corp (ATO), Venture Global, Inc. (VG), Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP), National Fuel Gas Co (NFG), Spire Inc (SR).
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