NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP Reports Detailed Q1 2026 Results, Operational Gains Offset Prior Year Asset Sale

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New Jersey Resources Corporation filed its detailed Q1 2026 earnings report, showing improved operational performance in its regulated natural gas distribution and energy services segments, despite a year-over-year net income decrease primarily due to a non-recurring asset sale gain in the prior period.

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• Q1 2026 Net Income Decreases Year-over-Year

  Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025, was $122.49 million ($1.22 diluted EPS), down from $131.32 million ($1.31 diluted EPS) in the prior year, primarily due to a $54.9 million gain on asset sale in Q1 2025 not recurring.

• Strong Operational Performance in Core Segments

  Natural Gas Distribution (NJNG) net income increased by $16.9 million due to base rate increases and colder weather. Energy Services (ES) net income increased by $10.3 million driven by market volatility from colder weather.

• Key Regulatory Approvals for Rate Increases

  The BPU approved several rate increases for NJNG, including a $38.1 million increase to the BGSS rate, a $6.1 million increase for balancing charges, and a $13.3 million increase for SAVEGREEN program cost recovery, all effective December 2025 or January 2026.

• Withdrawal of IIP Extension Request

  NJNG withdrew its July 2025 request to extend the Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP), with future infrastructure investments to be sought through a base rate case.

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New Jersey Resources Corporation's detailed Q1 2026 report provides comprehensive financial data following its preliminary earnings announcement. While consolidated net income decreased year-over-year, this was primarily due to a non-recurring gain on asset sale in the prior period. The core regulated natural gas distribution (NJNG) and energy services (ES) segments demonstrated strong operational performance, driven by approved base rate increases and favorable colder weather conditions. Several regulatory approvals for rate increases in the NJNG segment are positive for future revenue stability. The withdrawal of the IIP extension request is a procedural change, indicating future infrastructure investment recovery will be sought through base rate cases. The adoption of 10b5-1 trading plans by two executives is a routine, pre-planned event. Overall, the report confirms solid underlying business performance and regulatory support for its utility operations, adding crucial detail to the previously announced results.