NewJersey Resources Corporation Common Stock (NJR)

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NJR stock results show that New Jersey Resources missed analyst estimates for earnings per share and missed on revenue for the third quarter of 2024.

NJR stock results show that New Jersey Resources beat analyst estimates for earnings per share but missed on revenue for the second quarter of 2024.

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