NJR Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield
NJR has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 1.92 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPH NYSE Suburban Propane |
1,112 M | 6.85% | 12.08% |
| NTGY MC Naturgy Energy |
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4,576 M | 3.96% | 6.44% |
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4,390 M | 4.15% | 5.57% |
| NJR NYSE NewJersey Resources |
5,235 M | 3.75% | 6.22% |
| NWN NYSE Northwest Natural Gas |
1,998 M | 4.09% | 5.27% |
| UGI NYSE UGI |
7,889 M | 4.09% | 4.31% |
| OGS NYSE One Gas |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG MI Italgas |
9,454 M | 20.89% | 100.0% |
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3,915 M | 16.51% | 98.9% |
| NTGY MC Naturgy Energy |
30,253 M | 11.57% | 98.1% |
| ATO NYSE Atmos Energy |
26,709 M | 9.57% | 100.0% |
| CPK NYSE Chesapeake Utilities |
3,189 M | 8.64% | 100.0% |
| NJR NYSE NewJersey Resources |
5,235 M | 6.94% | 100.0% |
| BIPC NYSE Brookfield Infrastructure |
4,390 M | 6.03% | 100.0% |
| SR NYSE Spire |
4,576 M | 4.64% | 100.0% |
| NFG NYSE National Fuel Gas |
7,248 M | 4.04% | 100.0% |
| OGS NYSE One Gas |
4,561 M | 2.35% | 100.0% |
NJR Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.5 | +5.3% | 0.96% |
| 2026-06-10 | 2026-06-10 | 2026-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.475 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-11 | 2026-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.475 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 | 2026-01-02 | Quarterly | 0.475 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.475 | +5.6% | 1.02% |
| 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% | 0.97% |
| 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% |
NJR Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, NJR's dividend yield is 3.75%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.92 USD by the current share price of 50.96.
As of October 2026, NJR paid a dividend of 1.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-24 and the payout was 0.5 USD.
NJR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NJR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-24.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NJR for the next payments are between 0.497 (-0.6%) and 0.506 (+1.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.94%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for NewJersey Resources (NJR) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for NewJersey Resources (NJR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NJR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.94% per year. Strong growth: NJR's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
NJR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.22%. If you bought NJR's shares at 30.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.92 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.22% of your original purchase price.
NJR Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
NJR's 3.75% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NJR is 52.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
NJR's Overall Dividend Rating is 66.80%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NJR Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-26 02:37 UTC