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NewJersey Resources Corporation (NJR) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 26% confidence · analysed Sep 23, 2026
This analysis is from Sep 23, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Sep 23, 2026, our model rated NewJersey Resources Corporation (NJR) WEAK BUY with 26% confidence at a price of $52.38. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 28, below 30, which is oversold territory: sellers have pushed hard recently. Oversold stocks often bounce, but they can stay weak for a while.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price is below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of a downtrend.
Volume is only 0.1x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 2.22, which looks expensive relative to its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 16.4% and revenue growth of +16.8%.
In its latest quarter it earned $0.11 per share, which beat the $0.06 analysts expected, with revenue +16.8% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.0 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $59.86.
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 16, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $52.24, a target of $54.08 (+3.5%) and a stop-loss at $50.35 (-3.6%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 1.0 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Oct 3, 2026 whatever the price does.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.26 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 27.66, MACD bullish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 2.22, margin 16.4%, revenue growth 16.8%. Financial results: YoY revenue +16.8%, last EPS surprise +83.3%, next earnings 2026-11-16. FinGPT news read: positive. Suggested levels: entry $52.24, target $54.08, stop-loss $50.35, exit by 2026-10-03 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for NJR
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 26% | $52.38 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is NJR a buy right now?
As of Sep 23, 2026, our automated model rates NewJersey Resources Corporation (NJR) WEAK BUY with 26% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for NJR?
The model's most recent plan targets $54.08 with a stop-loss at $50.35, from an entry near $52.24.
When does NewJersey Resources Corporation report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 16, 2026.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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