Last dividend date: Sep 24, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.73%
Payout ratio: 52.9%
New Jersey Resources's last dividend of $0.5 per share was on Sep 24, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $1.93 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.73%. The latest NJR payout of $0.5 marks a dividend growth of 5%.
NJR dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
New Jersey Resources Dividend yield
NJR has a dividend yield of 3.73% which is above the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Utilities sector average of 3.53%, New Jersey Resources's dividend yield is 6% higher. Historically NJR's dividend yield has averaged at 3.6% in the last 5 years, which is similar to the current yield.
NJR Dividend history
New Jersey Resources has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of NJR show that the company has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 5% for the last twelve months. But with the stock price up by 10% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 3.8%.
New Jersey Resources Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $0.5 | 3.77% |
| Jun 10, 2026 | $0.475 | 3.43% |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.475 | 3.48% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.475 | 4.04% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.475 | 3.92% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.45 | 4.01% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.45 | 3.65% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.45 | 3.63% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.45 | 3.61% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.42 | 3.94% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $0.42 | 3.86% |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.42 | 3.7% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | $0.42 | 3.76% |
| Jun 13, 2023 | $0.39 | 3.24% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.39 | 2.96% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.39 | 3.03% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | $0.39 | 3.46% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.363 | 3.4% |
| Mar 15, 2022 | $0.363 | 3.27% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.363 | 3.54% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | $0.363 | 3.9% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | $0.333 | 3.07% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | $0.333 | 3.11% |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.333 | 3.66% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | $0.333 | 4.68% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | $0.313 | 3.96% |
| Mar 16, 2020 | $0.313 | 4.6% |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.313 | 2.67% |
| Sep 19, 2019 | $0.313 | 2.68% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.293 | 2.35% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.293 | 2.31% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.293 | 2.24% |
| Sep 20, 2018 | $0.293 | 2.4% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.273 | 2.64% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.273 | 2.71% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.273 | 2.61% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | $0.273 | 2.49% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.255 | 2.38% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.255 | 2.64% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.255 | 2.72% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | $0.255 | 2.82% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.24 | 2.61% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.24 | 2.72% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.24 | 3.3% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | $0.24 | 3.34% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.225 | 3.95% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.225 | 3.76% |
New Jersey Resources dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NJR has a payout ratio of 52.9% which is lower than the Utilities sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Utilities sector average of 61%, New Jersey Resources's payout ratio is 13% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NJR dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKE Oneok Inc | 4.82% | $4.24 | 73.1% |
| NJR New Jersey Resources Corporation | 3.73% | $1.93 | 52.9% |
| NI NiSource Inc | 2.99% | $1.18 | 62.1% |
| NFG National Fuel Gas Company | 2.85% | $2.18 | 30.1% |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 2.43% | $0.92 | 54.1% |
| CPK Chesapeake Utilities Corp | 2.23% | $2.84 | 45% |
Frequently asked questions
Does New Jersey Resources pay a dividend?
Yes, New Jersey Resources has been paying dividends for the last 32 years.
When was NJR's last dividend?
New Jersey Resources's last regular dividend was on Sep 24, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.5 per share.
How much dividend does New Jersey Resources pay (per share)?
NJR's annualized dividend per share is $1.93.
What is New Jersey Resources's dividend yield?
Currently New Jersey Resources's dividend yield is 3.73%.
How often does New Jersey Resources pay dividends?
New Jersey Resources pays dividends quarterly.
What is New Jersey Resources's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of New Jersey Resources is 52.9%.
Does New Jersey Resources pay a good dividend?
New Jersey Resources's dividend yield is above the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.