FrançaisAre analysts right about New Jersey Resources (NJR)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For New Jersey Resources, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 29% were profitable, average return +6% (24 calls). At 3 months: +0% average return (30% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| B of A Securities | 5 | 0% | -14% |
| JP Morgan | 5 | 20% | +8% |
Valuation
Is New Jersey Resources overvalued, and is it a good time to buy New Jersey Resources right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: New Jersey Resources's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | New Jersey Resources | Sector median (Utilities) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 15.1 | 20.9 |
| Forward P/E | 15.5 | 16.9 |
| Net margin | 16% | 14% |
👉 New Jersey Resources trades below its sector median (15.1 vs 20.9) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : New Jersey Resources pays about $1.90/share/yr → 3.38% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is New Jersey Resources a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on New Jersey Resources (NJR) is "Buy" (3 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 29% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is New Jersey Resources's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $61.00 (+13% vs $53.78), ranging from $61.00 to $61.00 (2 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on New Jersey Resources?
Over 1 year, 29% of analyst targets on New Jersey Resources were profitable, for an average return of +6% (across 24 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the New Jersey Resources stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $61.00 within 12 months, i.e. +13% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $61.00, the most cautious $61.00.
What is the New Jersey Resources stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $61.00, +13%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (29%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is New Jersey Resources overvalued?
Its P/E is 15.1, forward P/E 15.5. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.