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NI·NiSource Inc.

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After Hours
High
$47.14
Open
$46.64
Market Cap
22.49B
52W High
$49.21
Low
$46.52
P. Close
$46.91
P/E
23.38
52W Low
$38.45
Fwd P/E
20.85
DailyIQ Est.
$52.58
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
79
BULLISH
Zacks upgraded NiSource to a #2 Buy after revising earnings estimates upward, which signals analysts now expect stronger profitability, so traders should monitor the upcoming earnings release and any guidance updates for confirmation. The same upgrade was driven by an improved consensus EPS outlook for 2024‑2025, implying potential upside for the utility, so watch for any further earnings guidance that could confirm or revise that outlook. Amazon data‑center contracts secured by NiSource provide a stable revenue stream, and the company’s planned $29 billion capital spend is expected to underpin an 8 %+ EPS growth forecast, meaning the firm is positioning itself for both growth and income, so watch how the capex is allocated and the timing of Amazon’s power usage in the next quarters. RBC Capital’s initiation of coverage with an Outperform rating and a $52 price target highlights confidence in NiSource’s above‑peer earnings growth and its Indiana data‑center setup, suggesting that the market anticipates continued earnings momentum, so watch the progress of the Indiana data‑center rollout and the next earnings cycle. Regulatory approvals in Indiana for Amazon data‑center power agreements have cleared a key milestone, which should boost NiSource’s power sales and revenue, so watch how the partnership translates into actual power usage and revenue growth in the upcoming quarters. The company’s higher operating margins and 2.5 % dividend yield have helped it outperform the utilities sector year‑to‑date, indicating that margin expansion may be sustainable, so watch the next earnings report to gauge whether margins and dividend policy remain unchanged. Ladenburg Thalmann’s modest downward revision of the price target to $51.50 from $53 reflects a tighter upside expectation, implying that valuation may be more conservative, so watch for any earnings or guidance updates that could justify a higher target. Despite recent upside, NiSource has trailed the Dow in recent sessions, suggesting that broader market volatility or sector rotation may be affecting the stock, so watch the upcoming earnings release and sector rotation dynamics for further insight. Additional regulatory approvals for NiSource’s Indiana data‑center projects reinforce its expansion strategy and could drive future revenue growth, which may influence capital allocation and operating margins, so watch how these approvals affect the company’s capital budgeting decisions in the next reporting period.
Earnings Summary
NiSource Inc. is a regulated utility that delivers natural gas and electricity to millions of customers across the United States, operating through its Columbia and NIPSCO segments. The company’s business is anchored in regulated gas distribution and a diversified power generation portfolio that includes coal, natural gas, hydro, wind, and solar assets, positioning it within the utilities sector’s regulated gas niche. In the most recent reporting cycle, NiSource posted a Q1 2026 earnings per share of $1.06 against an estimate of $1.0849, and revenue of $2.3668 billion versus an estimate of $2.3200 billion, marking a 25% revenue increase from the prior quarter’s $1.8914 billion and a 104% EPS jump from the Q4 2025 figure of $0.51; the company’s Q4 2025 results were a $0.51 EPS versus an estimate of $0.5166 and $1.8914 billion revenue versus a $1.5651 billion estimate, while Q3 2025 saw $0.19 EPS against an estimate of $0.1963 and $1.2691 billion revenue. Over the past five quarters, NiSource has alternated between beating and missing analyst expectations, with two beats (Q1 2025 and Q2 2025) and three misses (Q4 2024, Q3 2025, Q4 2025), yet it has maintained a steady upward trajectory in revenue, growing from $1.5976 billion in Q4 2024 to $2.3668 billion in Q1 2026. The company’s earnings history shows that while EPS has been volatile, revenue growth has been consistent, suggesting a resilient top‑line amid fluctuating profitability. Recent developments include insider selling by CEO Lloyd M. Yates, a presentation at the 2026 American Gas Association Financial Forum outlining financial strategies, and a 2030 target plan projecting a 9%–11% compound annual growth rate in consolidated rate base and a 9%–10% adjusted EPS CAGR through 2033, underpinned by a $25.1 billion capital investment. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release, the progress of the planned capital expenditures, and any updates to the company’s long‑term growth targets, as these factors will shape the next quarter’s performance.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.06$0.35$0.64$0.93$1.22Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.23 - -
Q1'26$1.08$1.06-2.3%
Q4'25$0.52$0.51-1.3%
Q3'25$0.20$0.19-3.2%
Q2'25$0.21$0.22+7.1%
Q1'25$0.90$0.98+8.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.1B$1.5B$1.8B$2.2B$2.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.4B - -
Q1'26$2.3B$2.4B+2.0%
Q4'25$1.6B$1.9B+20.8%
Q3'25 - $1.3B -
Q2'25 - $1.3B -
Q1'25 - $2.2B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

NI Stock Snapshot

NI is currently trading at $46.90, giving NiSource Inc. a market cap of 22.49B and a P/E ratio of 23.4. Today's range spans $46.52–$47.14, with shares opening at $46.64 and moving down $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 79/100.

Over the past year NI has traded between $38.45 and $49.21 - the current price is +22.0% off the 52-week low and -4.7% from the high. 26 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $51.30 (range $43.00–$56.00), implying upside of +9.4%.

It's a pause for NI: technical score 55/100 (HOLD), sentiment bullish (79/100), price $46.90 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). (P/E: 23.4) At 22.49B in Utilities market cap, pauses like this often occur when the stock has run ahead of near-term fundamental catalysts and is waiting for earnings or macro data to validate the prior move. Annual range: $38.45–$49.21. The consolidation is the story for now.

In neutral phases, large-cap Utilities names like NI are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly — at 22.49B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 55/100 (HOLD) and bullish sentiment (79/100) at $46.90 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.