Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.79
New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
53.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
NJR Dividend Income Check
Safety
53.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.4% and trend is rising.
NJR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$1.79
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout53.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR7.1%
5Y CAGR7.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return17.6%
5Y Total Return46.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,65710Y ago$19,04220Y ago$51,059
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NJR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
NJR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
New Jersey Resources Corporation distributes 53.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NJR has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.1% and 5-year CAGR of 7.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NJR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 46.6%, with dividends contributing 19.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,042 today.
NJR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.39
Avg/Payment$0.4197
Latest Change+1.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026Latest | $0.4800 | ↑ +1.1% | 3.38% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.4750 | — | 3.48% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.4750 | — | 4.04% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.4750 | ↑ +5.6% | 3.92% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 4.01% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 3.65% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.4500 | — | 3.63% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.4500 | ↑ +7.1% | 3.61% | Oct 1, 2024 |
NJR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
53.7% payout
Streak
10Y
7.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJRNew Jersey Resources… | $5.6B | 3.2% | 53.7% | 10 | Sustainable |
3rd  SRSpire Inc. | $5.1B | 3.6% | 67.1% | 12 | Watch |
2nd  NWNNorthwest Natural Ho… | $2.1B | 3.8% | 68.2% | 7 | Watch |
 RGCORGC Resources, Inc. | $246M | 3.5% | 63.8% | 11 | Watch |
 NFGNational Fuel Gas Co… | $7.6B | 2.6% | 36.3% | 31 | Sustainable |
 ATOAtmos Energy Corpora… | $30.1B | 1.9% | 46.2% | 28 | Sustainable |
 NINiSource Inc. | $22.5B | 2.4% | 57.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 CNPCenterPoint Energy, … | $27.6B | 2.1% | 54.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  UGIUGI Corporation | $6.9B | 4.5% | 47.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
NJR Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.95 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $1.85 | 6.3% | 4 | $3.33 | 55.6% | 1.80x | 5.4% |
| 2024 | $1.74 | 7.4% | 4 | $2.92 | 59.6% | 1.68x | 5.0% |
| 2023 | $1.62 | 7.6% | 4 | $2.71 | 59.8% | 1.67x | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $1.50 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.85 | 52.8% | 1.89x | 4.4% |
| 2021 | $1.39 | 7.8% | 4 | $1.22 | 113.9% | 0.88x | 4.0% |
| 2020 | $1.29 | 6.6% | 4 | $1.71 | 75.4% | 1.33x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $1.21 | 7.1% | 4 | $1.89 | 64.0% | 1.56x | 3.5% |
| 2018 | $1.13 | 7.1% | 4 | $2.64 | 42.8% | 2.34x | 3.3% |
| 2017 | $1.05 | 6.6% | 4 | $1.52 | 69.4% | 1.44x | 3.1% |
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Start ComparisonNJR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NJR stock.
How much dividend does NJR pay per share?
New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NJR's next ex-dividend date?
NJR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NJR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NJR's dividend safe?
NJR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +53.7% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is NJR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, New Jersey Resources Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NJR pay dividends?
New Jersey Resources Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NJR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NJR five years ago would be worth approximately $14,657 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NJR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NJR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.