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NJR Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

NJR's dividend history, current yield (4%), dividend growth rate (6.1%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Gas Utilities).

Yield 12m 3.99%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.13%
Overall Dividend Rating 72.81%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.71%
Payout Ratio 46.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.2%
Total Return 12m: 9.19%
Total Return 5y: 66.47%
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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.

Top Dividend Payers in Gas Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SPB 1,381 M 16.5% 29.3%
SPH 1,230 M 7.07% 13.6%
UGI 7,658 M 4.70% 5.95%
BIPC 4,872 M 4.13% 6.87%
SR 4,397 M 4.44% 5.98%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
CPK 2,770 M 7.79% 99.6%
ATO 24,205 M 6.93% 100%
BIPC 4,872 M 10.8% 96.2%
NJR 4,480 M 6.13% 99.2%
OGS 4,500 M 4.10% 100%

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SGU
Star Gas Partners
 6.12% Yield
BIPC
Brookfield
 4.13% Yield
SPB
Superior Plus
 16.53% Yield
SR
Spire
 4.44% Yield
RGCO
RGC Resources
 4.67% Yield
UGI
UGI
 4.70% Yield

NJR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 7.1% 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 5% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-07-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2013-03-13 2013-03-15 2013-04-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

NJR Dividend FAQ

Does NJR pay a dividend?

Yes, as of July 2025, NJR paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-10 and the payout was 0.45 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of NJR?

As of July 2025, NJR`s dividend yield is 3.99%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 44.68.

How often does NJR pay dividends?

NJR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NJR has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NJR?

The next ex-dividend date for NewJersey Resources (NJR) is unknown.

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 6.71%. If you bought NJR's shares at 26.84 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.71% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NJR?

NJR Payout Consistency is 99.2%. 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 3.99% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NJR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NJR is 46.6%. 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 72.81%. 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?

NewJersey Resources`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.93% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), 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 100,933,000 +0.45%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.