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NEW Jersey Resources Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 raised, 1 new, 5 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Quarter swung to net income: Third-quarter net income was $9.7 million, or $0.10 per share, against a net loss of $15.1 million a year earlier. Third-quarter NFE was $11.3 million, or $0.11 per share, against $6.2 million. Source
  • Guidance range narrowed, lower end raised: The fiscal 2026 NFEPS range is now $3.52 to $3.62, against $3.48 to $3.63 before. Management said it raised the lower end of the range. Source
  • NJNG earnings fell on depreciation: Third-quarter NFE was $6.1 million, against $10.1 million, reflecting higher depreciation from new plant, partly offset by higher utility gross margin. Source
  • Energy Services nine-month earnings more than doubled: Third-quarter Energy Services net financial loss was $(4.0) million, close to last year's $(3.7) million. Nine-month NFE rose to $84.5 million from $39.4 million on higher gas price volatility. Source
  • Utility gross margin rose: Utility gross margin was $124.8 million for the quarter, against $119.1 million. Nine-month utility gross margin was $636.2 million, against $595.2 million. Source
  • Base rate increase requested: NJNG filed a base rate case with the BPU on June 1, 2026, seeking a $157.6 million increase to base rates. The proposed increase reflects a 55.50 percent common equity component. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $577.8 million: Nine-month cash flow from operations was $577.8 million, against $385.2 million, driven by higher financial margin at ES and higher NJNG base rates. Source

“Our year-to-date performance reflects the continued strength of our diversified business model, supported by solid execution across our operations.”

Steve Westhoven, President and CEO of New Jersey Resources

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net financial earnings per share (NFEPS) SourceFiscal 2026$3.52 to $3.62Raised from $3.48 to $3.63
Long-term NFEPS growth target SourceLong term, from a fiscal 2025 base of $2.83 per share7 to 9 percentKept
Expected NFE share: New Jersey Natural Gas SourceFiscal 202659 to 62 percentRaised from 58 to 62 percent
Expected NFE share: Clean Energy Ventures SourceFiscal 202610 to 13 percentRaised from 9 to 13 percent
Expected NFE share: Storage and Transportation SourceFiscal 20268 to 11 percentKept
Expected NFE share: Energy Services SourceFiscal 202621 to 23 percentRaised from 19 to 23 percent
Expected NFE share: Home Services and Other SourceFiscal 20260 to 1 percentKept
Capital expenditures SourceThrough 2030$4.8 billion to $5.2 billionKept
NJNG share of capital plan SourceThrough 2030over 60%Kept
Customer bills under annual filings SourceBefore the 2026-2027 winter season8.9% reductionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 NFEPS range narrowed. The lower end was raised and the upper end lowered from the prior release. Source
  • Guidance kept: The 7 to 9 percent long-term NFEPS growth target was maintained from the prior release. Source
  • New: New Jersey Natural Gas filed a base rate case on June 1, 2026, after the May 4, 2026 release. Source
  • New: Annual BGSS, CIP and energy-efficiency filings were submitted on June 1, 2026, after the May 4, 2026 release. Source

Quarter results and guidance

  • Quarter swung to net income: Third-quarter net income was $9.7 million, or $0.10 per share, against a net loss of $15.1 million a year earlier. Third-quarter NFE was $11.3 million, or $0.11 per share, against $6.2 million. Source
  • Nine-month NFE rose to $350.9 million: Nine-month NFE was $350.9 million, or $3.48 per share, against $313.4 million, or $3.13. Nine-month net income was $351.1 million, or $3.48 per share, against $320.6 million. Source
  • Guidance range narrowed, lower end raised: The fiscal 2026 NFEPS range is now $3.52 to $3.62, against $3.48 to $3.63 before. Management said it raised the lower end of the range. Source

Segment results

  • NJNG earnings fell on depreciation: Third-quarter NFE was $6.1 million, against $10.1 million, reflecting higher depreciation from new plant, partly offset by higher utility gross margin. Source
  • NJNG nine-month NFE rose on rates: Nine-month NFE was $238.4 million, against $221.5 million, with higher base rates from October and November, continued customer growth and higher BGSS incentives. Source
  • Clean Energy Ventures loss narrowed: Third-quarter CEV net financial loss was $0.3 million, against $6.9 million, on higher revenue offset by higher depreciation and interest. Nine-month NFE fell to $4.1 million from $37.3 million. Source
  • Storage earnings rose on Adelphia: Storage and Transportation third-quarter NFE was $8.8 million, against $5.9 million. Nine-month NFE was $23.8 million, against $13.9 million, with higher firm storage rates at Leaf River. Source
  • Energy Services nine-month earnings more than doubled: Third-quarter Energy Services net financial loss was $(4.0) million, close to last year's $(3.7) million. Nine-month NFE rose to $84.5 million from $39.4 million on higher gas price volatility. Source
  • Home Services contribution small: Home Services and Other reported third-quarter NFE of $0.6 million, against $0.5 million, and nine-month NFE of $0.8 million, against $0.4 million. Source

“We are pleased to raise the lower end of our fiscal 2026 NFEPS guidance, as we remain focused on delivering reliable, affordable energy and long-term value for our shareowners.”

Steve Westhoven, President and CEO of New Jersey Resources

Customers, throughput and weather

  • NJNG customers rose to 595,000: NJNG served about 595,000 customers at June 30, 2026, up from about 589,000 at September 30, 2025. Residential customers reached 540,569, against 534,561 a year earlier. Source
  • Weather below normal in quarter: Third-quarter degree days were 437, or 96.7 percent of normal, against 82.2 percent a year earlier. Nine-month degree days ran at 105.5 percent of normal, against 95.1 percent. Source
  • Solar capacity reached 537 MW: CEV placed eight commercial projects into service in the first nine months, adding 57.8 MW. About 537 MW of commercial solar was in service at June 30, 2026, across seven states. Source
  • SAVEGREEN investment reached $78.8 million: SAVEGREEN investment was $78.8 million in the first nine months, incremental to rate base with near-real time returns. More than 115,000 customers have taken part to date. Source
  • Service contract customers declined: Total service contract customers were 97,366 at June 30, against 98,653 a year earlier. Source

Costs, margins and gas supply

  • Utility gross margin rose: Utility gross margin was $124.8 million for the quarter, against $119.1 million. Nine-month utility gross margin was $636.2 million, against $595.2 million. Source
  • BGSS incentives drove margin gains: BGSS incentive programs contributed $20.4 million to utility gross margin in the first nine months, against $14.5 million, mainly from off-system sales and capacity release during colder-weather volatility. Source
  • Consolidated depreciation rose with plant: Nine-month depreciation and amortization was $153.3 million, against $140.3 million. Third-quarter depreciation was $53.5 million, against $47.0 million. Source
  • Energy Services financial margin rose: Nine-month Energy Services financial margin was $135.2 million, against $74.7 million. Third-quarter financial margin was $(34) thousand, against $(1.2) million a year earlier. Source

Regulatory filings and rate case

  • Base rate increase requested: NJNG filed a base rate case with the BPU on June 1, 2026, seeking a $157.6 million increase to base rates. The proposed increase reflects a 55.50 percent common equity component. Source
  • Requested return on equity disclosed: The base rate request is based on a 7.60 percent overall rate of return on rate base and a 10.10 percent return on common equity. Source
  • Annual gas supply and efficiency filings: NJNG also submitted its annual BGSS, CIP and energy-efficiency filings on June 1, 2026. The average residential customer would save $158 a year under the combined filings. Source

Capital, cash and stock data

  • Capital spending rose on NJNG, CEV: Nine-month capital expenditures including accruals were $553.0 million, against $456.8 million. The increase came mainly from higher spending at NJNG and CEV. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $577.8 million: Nine-month cash flow from operations was $577.8 million, against $385.2 million, driven by higher financial margin at ES and higher NJNG base rates. Source
  • Stock price and yield at June 30: Market price at June 30, 2026 was $56.04, against $44.82 a year earlier. Yield was 3.4 percent, against 4.0 percent. Market capitalization was $5.68 billion. Source

Strategy and leadership focus

  • S&T growth supports long-term value: The release cites strategic growth opportunities at Storage and Transportation as supporting long-term value creation within the capital plan through 2030. Source
  • CEV spending safe-harbored for tax credits: Management said all planned CEV capital expenditures are safe-harbored to preserve tax credit eligibility. Source
  • Long-term growth target held: The 7 to 9 percent NFEPS growth target is maintained, starting from a fiscal 2025 base of $2.83 per share. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 August 2026

  • Bills expected nearly flat after filings: Once all filings are implemented, management anticipates NJNG annualized average customer bills will be nearly flat compared with today's rates. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Rate case request Source$157.6 million increase to base rates
Requested return on rate base and equity Source7.60 percent overall return; 10.10 percent return on common equity
Capital plan through 2030 Source$4.8 billion to $5.2 billion
NJNG customer count Sourceapproximately 595,000 at June 30, 2026
NJNG total system throughput, nine months Source86.1 Bcf, against 82.1 Bcf
Long-term NFEPS growth target Source7 to 9 percent

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: NJNG cannot predict the outcome or timing of open regulatory matters, including the pending base rate case. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management maintained the target, which starts from the fiscal 2025 base of $2.83 per share. 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.