Newjersey Resources Stock Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since Jul 16, 2026 Loss -2.36%

The NewJersey Resources Corporation stock price fell by -1.18% on the last day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026) from $58.58 to $57.89. It has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.52% from a day low at $57.74 to a day high of $58.62. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -1.21% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 534 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 824 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $47.69 million.

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 5.84% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $59.22 and $63.84 at the end of this 3-month period.

NJR Signals & Forecast

The NewJersey Resources Corporation stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $59.25. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $57.42. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Friday, July 24, 2026, and so far it has fallen -3.60%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for NewJersey Resources Corporation stock

NewJersey Resources Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $57.61 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 $0.88 between high and low, or 1.52%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.97%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $55.44 (-4.24%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 5 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (NJR) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect NewJersey Resources Corporation to open at $58.08, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $57.25 and $58.53, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.28 (+/-2.23%) up or down from last closing price. If NewJersey Resources Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.23% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $57.61 (0.48%) than the resistance at $59.41 (2.63%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is NewJersey Resources Corporation stock A Buy?

NewJersey Resources Corporation holds several negative signals and this should be a sell candidate, but due to the general chance for a turnaround situation it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.

Current score: 0.154 Hold/Accumulate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $58.08 ( 0.334%).

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