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NEW Jersey Resources Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Second-quarter NFE rose to $221.5 million: Net financial earnings were $221.5 million, or $2.20 per share, against $178.3 million, or $1.78 per share. GAAP net income was $218.9 million, or $2.17 basic. Source
  • Energy Services outperformance prompted guidance raise: Management described the guidance increase as the second this fiscal year, following a $0.25 increase announced in February 2026, and tied it to Energy Services. Source
  • New Jersey Natural Gas earnings up on customers: NJNG NFE was $148.5 million against $144.5 million. Management attributed the rise to customer growth and higher BGSS incentives. Source
  • Energy Services NFE rose to $72.3 million: Energy Services NFE was $72.3 million against $35.3 million. Management cited higher natural gas price volatility, which let the segment capture additional financial margin. Source
  • BGSS programs generated $93.2 million of savings: Gross customer savings from BGSS incentive programs were $93.2 million in the first six months of fiscal 2026. Source
  • Capital expenditures rose to $353.9 million: First-half capital expenditures, including accruals, were $353.9 million against $287.1 million, mainly from higher spending at NJNG and CEV. Source

“Our exceptional operating performance throughout the winter season delivered reliable service, while New Jersey Natural Gas' strong hedging program helped mitigate costs for our customers.”

Steve Westhoven, President and CEO of New Jersey Resources

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net financial earnings per share (NFEPS) Sourcefiscal 2026$3.48 to $3.63Raised from $3.28 to $3.43
Long-term NFEPS growth target Sourcelong term, from a fiscal 2025 base of $2.83 per share7 to 9 percentKept
Expected NFE contribution, New Jersey Natural Gas Sourcefiscal 202658 to 62 percent
Expected NFE contribution, Clean Energy Ventures Sourcefiscal 20269 to 13 percent
Expected NFE contribution, Storage and Transportation Sourcefiscal 20268 to 11 percent
Expected NFE contribution, Energy Services and Home Services and Other Sourcefiscal 2026Energy Services 19 to 23 percent; Home Services and Other 0 to 1 percent
Capital expenditures Sourcethrough 2030$4.8 billion to $5.2 billionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 NFEPS guidance raised by $0.20, to $3.48 to $3.63 from $3.28 to $3.43. Source

Second-quarter earnings and growth drivers

  • Second-quarter NFE rose to $221.5 million: Net financial earnings were $221.5 million, or $2.20 per share, against $178.3 million, or $1.78 per share. GAAP net income was $218.9 million, or $2.17 basic. Source
  • Six-month NFE rose to $339.6 million: Year-to-date NFE was $339.6 million, or $3.37 per share, against $307.2 million, or $3.07 per share in the prior year period. Source
  • Energy Services outperformance prompted guidance raise: Management described the guidance increase as the second this fiscal year, following a $0.25 increase announced in February 2026, and tied it to Energy Services. Source

Segment results

  • New Jersey Natural Gas earnings up on customers: NJNG NFE was $148.5 million against $144.5 million. Management attributed the rise to customer growth and higher BGSS incentives. Source
  • Energy Services NFE rose to $72.3 million: Energy Services NFE was $72.3 million against $35.3 million. Management cited higher natural gas price volatility, which let the segment capture additional financial margin. Source
  • Clean Energy Ventures posted a financial loss: CEV net financial loss was $(5.2) million against $(4.0) million. Management linked it to higher depreciation and interest on capital invested over the past year, partly offset by higher revenue. Source
  • Storage and Transportation NFE higher on Adelphia: S&T NFE was $7.7 million against $2.3 million, mainly from higher operating income at Adelphia Gateway after its Section 4 rate case settlement. Source
  • Home Services loss narrowed: Home Services and Other net financial loss was $(0.2) million against $(0.7) million in the prior year quarter. Source

“as a result of Energy Services' continued outperformance, we were able to increase our fiscal 2026 NFEPS guidance for the second time this year.”

Steve Westhoven, President and CEO of New Jersey Resources

Customers and products

  • Solar capacity reached 512.7 MW: After quarter end CEV added 19.9 MW, bringing commercial solar capacity in service to 512.7 MW as of May 1, 2026. Source
  • Service contract customers declined year over year: Total service contract customers were 97,634 at March 31, against 99,121 a year earlier. Source

Costs, margins and gas supply

  • BGSS programs generated $93.2 million of savings: Gross customer savings from BGSS incentive programs were $93.2 million in the first six months of fiscal 2026. Source
  • BGSS added $17.3 million to utility margin: BGSS incentives added $17.3 million to utility gross margin in the first half, against $10.6 million a year earlier, mainly from off-system sales and capacity release. Source
  • Quarterly utility gross margin rose: Total utility gross margin was $305.1 million for the quarter, against $294.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • NJNG selling and administrative expense increased: Selling, general and administrative expense excluded from utility gross margin was $51.0 million for the quarter, against $31.7 million. Source
  • Energy Services financial margin rose: Energy Services financial margin was $107.5 million for the quarter, against $60.7 million a year earlier. Source

Weather and demand

  • Degree days ran above normal: Actual degree days were 2,493 for the quarter, or 104.6 percent of normal, against 99.6 percent a year earlier. Source
  • NJNG off-system throughput increased: NJNG off-system and capacity management throughput was 24.9 Bcf for the quarter, against 22.1 Bcf. Source
  • Energy Services gas sold declined: Energy Services gas sold and managed was 28.6 Bcf for the quarter, against 35.2 Bcf a year earlier. Source

Capital spending and cash flow

  • Capital expenditures rose to $353.9 million: First-half capital expenditures, including accruals, were $353.9 million against $287.1 million, mainly from higher spending at NJNG and CEV. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $589.3 million: First-half cash flows from operations were $589.3 million against $414.1 million, due mainly to higher NJNG base rates. Source
  • Capital plan includes CEV safe-harbored spending: Planned spending through 2030 includes all planned CEV capital expenditures safe-harbored for tax credit eligibility, and growth spending at S&T. Source
  • SAVEGREEN investment reached $46.5 million: SAVEGREEN invested $46.5 million in the first half of fiscal 2026 in energy-efficiency upgrades for customers' homes and businesses. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Rate cases SourceHigher NJNG base rates in October and November of fiscal 2026 versus prior year
Rate base growth SourceSAVEGREEN investments are incremental to rate base
Capital plan Source$4.8 billion to $5.2 billion through 2030
Customer growth Source594,000 NJNG customers at March 31, 2026, versus 589,000 at September 30, 2025
Load growth SourceNJNG core throughput 39.8 Bcf for the quarter, versus 35.7 Bcf
EPS growth target Source7 to 9 percent NFEPS growth from fiscal 2025 base of $2.83

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Clean Energy Ventures earnings reflect higher depreciation and interest on capital invested over the past year. Source
  • External: Energy Services results depend on natural gas price volatility, which management cited as the driver of higher financial margin. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management kept the 7 to 9 percent long-term NFEPS growth target from a fiscal 2025 base. Source
  • Not stated: Management referred to the February 2026 guidance increase as the earlier step before the current raise. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.