New Jersey Resources Corporation
NJR39 yrs growthUtilities · Stock · quarterly payer
$54.61
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
3.48%
Annual Dividend
$1.90
Payout Ratio
56%
5-Yr Growth
7.4%
Ex-Date
Jun 10, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
NJR Dividend Safety Score
92/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak38 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage56% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.42
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is NJR a good dividend stock?
YesNew Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.48% ($1.90/yr), with 39 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 39 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Comfortable payout ratio (56%)
- Strong 7.4% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Single-stock concentration risk — diversify
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 3.48%
- Payout Ratio
- 56%
- Annual Dividend
- $1.90
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 7.4%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Jun 10, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 39
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.52
- Market Cap
- $5.5B
- P/E Ratio
- 16.2
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 39%
- 52-Week Range
- $43.46 – $58.57
- Dividend Safety
- A · 92/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | — | $0.4750 | regular |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.4750 | regular |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.4750 | regular |
| Jun 10, 2025 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
| Mar 11, 2025 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
| Dec 11, 2024 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
| Jun 12, 2024 | — | $0.4200 | regular |
| Mar 12, 2024 | — | $0.4200 | regular |
| Dec 12, 2023 | — | $0.4200 | regular |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.4200 | regular |
| Jun 13, 2023 | — | $0.3900 | regular |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.3900 | regular |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.3900 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $1.90 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$47.50
Annual$190.00
Monthly avg$15.83
