Q3 Earnings Show Strong Turnaround, NJNG Files for $157.6M Rate Increase
NJR sits 32% above its 52-week low of $43.46.
Summary
New Jersey Resources reported a strong Q3 net income turnaround and significant operating cash flow growth, alongside a major rate case filing by its utility subsidiary seeking a $157.6 million revenue increase.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · NJR
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Q3 Net Income Turnaround
The company reported net income of $9.7 million ($0.10/share) for Q3 2026, a significant reversal from a $15.1 million loss ($0.15/share) in Q3 2025.
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Strong Operating Cash Flow Growth
Cash flow from operating activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, increased substantially to $577.8 million, up from $385.2 million in the prior year.
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NJNG Files for Major Rate Increase
New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) filed a base rate case with the BPU on June 1, 2026, requesting a $157.6 million natural gas revenue increase, aiming for a 7.60% overall rate of return and 10.10% return on common equity.
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Increased Capital Expenditures
Total capital expenditures for the nine months reached $550.1 million, an increase from $442.9 million in the prior year, driven by investments in utility plant and commercial solar projects.
Analysis · NJR · Energy & Transportation
This 10-Q provides comprehensive financial results for the third fiscal quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2026. While the headline earnings figures were pre-released in an 8-K, the detailed report confirms a significant turnaround in Q3 net income and strong growth in operating cash flow. The filing highlights substantial capital expenditures across its utility and clean energy segments, indicating continued investment in infrastructure and renewable projects. A key development is the detailed disclosure of NJNG's base rate case filing, which seeks a substantial revenue increase and higher returns on equity, a critical factor for the company's regulated earnings outlook. The company also raised equity capital through its DRP and waiver discount feature to support these investments.
At the time of this filing, NJR was trading at $57.24 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.8B. The 52-week trading range was $43.46 to $60.86. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.