NJR Dividend History & Yield
New Jersey Resources Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 19, 2027 (in 329 days) | Oct 3, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NJR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NJR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 600 | $31,896 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,000 | $159,480 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,000 | $318,960 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.76%. $10,000 in NJR would currently pay about $376 a year ($31 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NJR dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.50 | +5.3% |
| Jun 10, 2026 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2026 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.475 | +5.6% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +7.1% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2023 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.42 | +7.7% |
| Jun 13, 2023 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.39 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.39 | +7.4% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.363 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2022 | — | $0.363 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.363 | +0.0% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | — | $0.363 | +9.0% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | — | $0.333 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | — | $0.333 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2020 | — | $0.333 | +0.0% |
NJR dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Raised 5.3% | $0.475 | $0.50 | Paid |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Raised 5.6% | $0.45 | $0.475 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
NJR scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About New Jersey Resources Corporation
New Jersey Resources Corporation, an energy services holding company, distributes natural gas. The company operates through four segments: Natural Gas Distribution, Clean Energy Ventures, Energy Services, and Storage and Transportation. The Natural Gas Distribution segment offers regulated natural gas utility services to residential and commercial customers in Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, and Sussex counties in New Jersey; provides capacity and storage management services; and participates in the off-system sales and capacity release markets.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas. First dividend on our records: Dec 9, 1986. 160 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NJR dividend FAQ
When is NJR's next ex-dividend date?
NJR's next ex-dividend date is Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.50 per share, expected on Jan 6, 2027.
How often does NJR pay dividends?
NJR pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.50 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is NJR's dividend yield?
NJR's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.62%, based on $1.925 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $53.16. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.00 per share, is 3.76%.
How much does NJR pay per share?
NJR pays about $0.50 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $200.00 a year.
Has NJR grown or cut its dividend?
NJR has raised its annual dividend for 30 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.2% a year (+5.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of NJR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.76%, you would need about 600 shares of NJR (roughly $31,896 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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