NJRUtilities · Utilities - Regulated GasThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering New Jersey Resources Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $61 — +9.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores New Jersey Resources Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (31): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (23): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NJR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | $63 → $61 |
| 12 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Overweight | $63 |
| 12 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Mizuho | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 June 2025 | Raymond James | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 28 May 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 May 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 May 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 Apr 2025 | Jefferies | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 5 Feb 2025 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 28 Jan 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 Dec 2024 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 27 Nov 2024 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Nov 2024 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 16 Oct 2024 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 20 Sept 2024 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 Aug 2024 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NJR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
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Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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New Jersey Resources tightened its fiscal 2026 net financial earnings per share guidance after reporting higher third-quarter earnings. The improvement was attributed to stronger contributions from its Clean Energy Ventures and Storage and Transportation businesses.
Why it matters — A NJR watcher would care because the company confirmed improved performance and narrowed its earnings outlook for the fiscal year.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of New Jersey Resources Corporation's Q3 2026 earnings call.
Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides NJR watchers with management's detailed discussion of the company's third-quarter financial results and operational performance.
New Jersey Resources (NJR) reported quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share, surpassing both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 per share and the $0.06 per share earned in the same quarter a year ago.
Why it matters — The earnings beat signals stronger-than-expected quarterly performance, which may influence investor perception of NJR's near-term financial health.
New Jersey Resources reported fiscal 2026 third-quarter consolidated net income of $9.7 million, or $0.10 per share, compared with a net loss of $15.1 million, or $0.15 per share, in the same period a year earlier.
Why it matters — The return to profitability from a year-ago loss marks a notable turnaround in NJR's quarterly performance.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering New Jersey Resources Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $61, with estimates ranging from $53 to $64. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering New Jersey Resources Corp., 5 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks New Jersey Resources Corp. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, New Jersey Resources Corp. ranks 71 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +9.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks New Jersey Resources Corp. 71 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering New Jersey Resources Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NJR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $53 to $64 over the next 12 months.
New Jersey Resources Corp. returned +21.6% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
New Jersey Resources Corporation is an energy services holding company that plays a critical role in the natural gas and clean energy sectors. The company's primary function is to provide regulated natural gas distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across its service region, primarily focusing on New Jersey.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 5 Aug 2026): "NewJersey Resources Q3 Earnings Call Highlights". New Jersey Resources tightened its fiscal 2026 net financial earnings per share guidance after reporting higher third-quarter earnings. The improvement was attributed to stronger contributions from its Clean Energy Ventures and Storage and Transportation businesses.
New Jersey Resources Corporation is an energy services holding company that plays a critical role in the natural gas and clean energy sectors. The company's primary function is to provide regulated natural gas distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across its service region, primarily focusing on New Jersey. Notably, New Jersey Resources Corporation is involved in various sectors, including natural gas transportation and storage, energy retail, and solar energy initiatives, highlighting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The company's infrastructure not only ensures reliable energy supply but also contributes to regional economic growth by supporting local energy needs. By participating in both traditional energy markets and the growing clean energy sector, New Jersey Resources Corporation is strategically positioned to support the transition towards cleaner energy solutions, reflecting its market significance in terms of energy sustainability and efficiency.
CEO Mr. Stephen D. Westhoven · 1,300 employees · United States · https://www.njresources.com