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NewJersey Resources Corporation (NJR) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Gas

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $57.62 — A.R:R is negative (-1.7) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (1.0% away).

New Jersey Resources Corporation is a diversified energy holding company whose primary subsidiary NJNG provides regulated natural gas utility service to approximately 1.7 million people across six New Jersey counties, regulated by the New Jersey BPU. Additional segments include... Read more

$57.62-1.0% A.UpsideScore 5.4/10#5 of 14 Utilities - Regulated Gas
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield-5.26%
IncomeYield3.30%(5y avg 3.53%)Payout55.64%sustainable
Stop $55.40Target $57.06(resistance)A.R:R -1.7:1
Analyst target$59.86+3.9%7 analysts
$57.06our TP
$57.62price
$59.86mean
$51
$63

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $57.62 — A.R:R is negative (-1.7) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (1.0% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 60, MACD bullish. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 76d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Recent Developments — NewJersey Resources Corporation

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Sector modifier (Utilities): +1.0
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Positive momentum
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (1.0% away)
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.0)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)17.1
P/E (Fwd)16.6
Mkt Cap$5.8B
EV/EBITDA13.3
Profit Mgn15.7%
ROE13.3%
Rev Growth2.9%
Beta0.53
Dividend3.30%
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

IV37%normal

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Revenue Growth
3.2
Earnings Growth
3.4
GatesA.R:R -1.7=NEGATIVEMomentum 7.4>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 76d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
60 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $54.44Resistance $58.22

Price Targets

$55
$57
A.Upside-1.0%
A.R:R-1.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-9.6% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-03 (76d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NJR stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $57.62 — A.R:R is negative (-1.7) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (1.0% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 60, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $55.40. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the NJR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $57.06 (-1.0% upside). Prior stop was $55.40. Stop-loss: $55.40.

What are the risks of investing in NJR?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.0% away); V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.0).

Is NJR overvalued or undervalued?

NewJersey Resources Corporation trades at a P/E of 17.1 (forward 16.6). TrendMatrix value score: 5.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about NJR?

10 analysts cover NJR with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $60.

What does NewJersey Resources Corporation do?New Jersey Resources Corporation is a diversified energy holding company whose primary subsidiary NJNG provides...

New Jersey Resources Corporation is a diversified energy holding company whose primary subsidiary NJNG provides regulated natural gas utility service to approximately 1.7 million people across six New Jersey counties, regulated by the New Jersey BPU. Additional segments include Clean Energy Ventures (479 MW solar capacity), Energy Services (wholesale gas), Storage and Transportation (Leaf River, Adelphia, Steckman Ridge), and Home Services. In fiscal 2025, no single customer represented more than 10% of consolidated operating revenues.

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