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NJR Dividend History & Analysis | 4.9% Yield

NJR has a dividend yield of 4.9% and paid 2.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.93%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.28
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.13%
Overall Dividend Rating 82.38%
Yield on Cost 5y 10.04%
Payout Ratio 45.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.36%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -0.3% (S&P 500: 18.7%)
Total Return 5y: 103.3% (S&P 500: 113.5%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
NJR 4,739 M 4.93% 10.0%
SR 4,459 M 4.23% 7.29%
NWN 1,696 M 4.78% 5.35%
UGI 7,361 M 4.54% 5.68%
BIPC 4,835 M 4.21% 5.47%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ATO 26,734 M 6.93% 99.3%
NJR 4,739 M 6.13% 98.5%
BIPC 4,835 M 10.8% 96.2%
OGS 4,568 M 4.10% 100%
SR 4,459 M 3.91% 75.0%

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BIPC
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NFG
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UNT
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NJR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.475 5.6% N/A
2025-06-10 2025-06-10 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.01%
2025-03-11 2025-03-11 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.95%
2024-12-11 2024-12-11 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.93%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.45 7.1% 0.95%
2024-06-12 2024-06-12 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.96%
2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.98%
2023-12-12 2023-12-13 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.96%
2023-09-19 2023-09-20 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.42 7.7% 0.98%
2023-06-13 2023-06-14 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.81%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.76%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.76%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.39 7.4% 0.9%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.363 0% 0.84%
2022-03-15 2022-03-16 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.363 0% 0.84%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.363 0% 0.92%
2021-09-17 2021-09-20 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.363 9% 1.03%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.333 0% 0.77%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.333 0% 0.8%
2020-12-15 2020-12-16 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.333 0% 0.97%
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.333 6.4% 1.26%
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2019-12-18 2019-12-19 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.313 0% N/A
2019-09-19 2019-09-20 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.313 6.8% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.293 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.293 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.293 0% N/A
2018-09-20 2018-09-21 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.293 7.3% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.273 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.273 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.273 0% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.273 7.1% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.255 6.3% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.24 6.7% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2014-09-18 2014-09-22 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.225 -46.4% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-01 0.42 100% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2013-09-19 2013-09-23 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A

NJR Dividend FAQ

New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR) is a diversified energy services holding company with a presence in the natural gas distribution, clean energy, energy services, and storage and transportation sectors. The companys Natural Gas Distribution segment serves residential and commercial customers in New Jersey, while its Clean Energy Ventures segment invests in solar energy projects across several states. NJRs Energy Services segment provides energy management services and operates natural gas transportation and storage capacity contracts.

What is the Dividend Yield of NJR?

As of September 2025, NJR`s dividend yield is 4.93%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.28 USD by the current share price of 46.05.

Does NJR pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, NJR paid a dividend of 2.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-22 and the payout was 0.475 USD.

How often does NJR pay dividends?

NJR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NJR has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-22.

Will NJR pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.475 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for NewJersey Resources (NJR) is 2025-09-22.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NJR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for NewJersey Resources (NJR) is 2025-09-22.

What is the Dividend Growth of NJR?

NJR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.13% per year.
Strong growth: NJR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NJR?

NJR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.0%. If you bought NJR's shares at 22.65 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.0% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NJR?

NJR Payout Consistency is 98.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: NewJersey Resources has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NJR have a good Dividend Yield?

NJR`s 4.93% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NJR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NJR is 45.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NJR?

NJR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 82.38%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NJR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NJR`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

NewJersey Resources`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.35% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 90.9%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has NewJersey Resources ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-03-04 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 31,702,300
1986 32,439,600 +2.33%
1987 40,266,200 +24.13%
1988 49,113,400 +21.97%
1989 59,255,200 +20.65%
1990 62,936,900 +6.21%
1991 63,686,200 +1.19%
1992 73,696,900 +15.72%
1993 76,027,000 +3.16%
1994 78,152,600 +2.8%
1995 85,760,300 +9.73%
1996 81,678,900 -4.76%
1997 80,805,300 -1.07%
1998 80,752,700 -0.07%
1999 80,532,400 -0.27%
2000 79,763,700 -0.95%
2001 81,161,800 +1.75%
2002 81,975,000 +1%
2003 83,658,000 +2.05%
2004 85,173,000 +1.81%
2005 83,880,000 -1.52%
2006 83,712,000 -0.2%
2007 83,856,000 +0.17%
2008 84,990,000 +1.35%
2009 84,002,000 -1.16%
2010 83,020,000 -1.17%
2011 83,302,000 +0.34%
2012 83,516,000 +0.26%
2013 84,478,000 +1.15%
2014 85,574,000 +1.3%
2015 86,676,000 +1.29%
2016 86,855,000 +0.21%
2017 87,347,000 +0.57%
2018 88,946,000 +1.83%
2019 92,320,000 +3.79%
2020 96,415,000 +4.44%
2021 96,356,000 -0.06%
2022 97,083,000 +0.75%
2023 98,563,000 +1.52%
2024 100,478,000 +1.94%
2025 100,373,000 -0.1%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-17 04:07