NewJersey Resources Corporation Stock Forecast
NewJersey Resources Corporation stock price up 0.87% on Wednesday
(Updated on May 01, 2024)
The NewJersey Resources Corporation stock price gained 0.87% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 1st May 2024), rising from $43.69 to $44.07. It has now gained 4 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.86% from a day low at $43.74 to a day high of $44.55. The price has risen in 8 of the last 10 days and is up by 6.06% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -278 thousand shares and in total, 290 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $12.77 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 5.01% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $43.66 and $47.01 at the end of this 3-month period.
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NJR Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The NewJersey Resources Corporation stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $43.57 and $42.50. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and so far it has risen 6.76%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, February 29, 2024 in the short-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, February 29, 2024 in the short-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for NewJersey Resources Corporation stock
NewJersey Resources Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $42.91 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.81 between high and low, or 1.86%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.69%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $42.40 (-3.78%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 11 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (NJR) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 2nd
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 2nd we expect NewJersey Resources Corporation to open at $44.12, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $43.29 and $44.85, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.780 (+/-1.77%) up or down from last closing price. If NewJersey Resources Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.54% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $42.91, some $1.16 (2.63%) from the current price of $44.07, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Earnings coming up
NewJersey Resources Corporation will release earnings BMO on Tuesday, May 07, 2024.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $1.32. We will update the financials statements for NewJersey Resources Corporation, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 4.33% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is NewJersey Resources Corporation stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for NewJersey Resources Corporation stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score: 3.054 Buy Candidate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for NewJersey Resources Corporation of Thursday, May 2, 2024
Fair opening price May 2, 2024 | Current price |
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$44.12 ( 0.110%) | $44.07 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for NJR
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 44.93 | 1.96 % | |
R2 | 44.62 | 1.25 % | ||
R1 | 44.43 | 0.82 % | ||
Current price: | 44.07 | |||
Support | S1 | 43.81 | -0.596 % | |
S2 | 43.62 | -1.03 % | ||
S3 | 43.30 | -1.74 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Resistance | R3 | 0 | . | |
R2 | 0 | . | ||
R1 | 0 | . | ||
Current price | 44.07 | |||
Support | S1 | 42.91 | -2.63% | |
S2 | 41.28 | -6.33% | ||
S3 | 40.91 | -7.17% |
NJR Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Jun 12, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 | Jul 01, 2024 | $0.420 | 0.95% |
2 | Jan 24, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | Apr 01, 2024 | $0.420 | 0.98% |
3 | Nov 16, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 | Jan 02, 2024 | $0.420 | 0.93% |
4 | Jul 12, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 | Oct 02, 2023 | $0.390 | 0.99% |
5 | Apr 05, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | Jul 03, 2023 | $0.390 | 0.82% |
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