Quarterly Earnings Beat and Progress Toward Guidance
Q1 2026 consolidated adjusted EPS of $1.06 versus $0.98 in Q1 2025, an increase of $0.08 per share (+8% year-over-year). Q1 results represent 52% of the midpoint of 2026 guidance, supporting the reaffirmed full-year consolidated adjusted EPS guidance of $2.02 to $2.07.
Raised Long-Term EPS Growth Target
NiSource increased its consolidated adjusted EPS CAGR target for 2023–2033 by 100 basis points to 9%–10%, with management stating performance is tracking toward the high end through 2030.
Genco Data Center Strategy Driving Customer Savings and Growth
Genco partnerships (Alphabet and expanded Amazon agreements) and pooled-resources approach are expected to unlock approximately $1.4 billion in customer savings over 15 years, equating to up to $124 per residential customer per year. New incremental contracts include ~340 MW for Alphabet and +400 MW for Amazon.
Material Signed Capacity and Robust Pipeline
Management reports approximately 4 GW of signed data center capacity and a pipeline of ~3 GW in active strategic negotiations plus ~2 GW in developing opportunities (line of sight), with an initial pooled resource target of ~800 MW to meet near-term loads and reserves.
Increased Genco Long-Term Earnings Outlook
Genco-specific EPS outlook improved: 2030 Genco EPS of $0.25–$0.35 and 2033 outlook of $0.40–$0.60 per share, indicating meaningful incremental earnings potential from the data center business over time.
Capital Plan and Funding Framework
Five-year base capital investment unchanged at $21 billion (includes $2 billion upside). Consolidated plan enhanced by ~$7.6 billion of Genco/data center capital. Company reaffirms 14%–16% FFO-to-debt and expects to fund with a mix of cash from operations, new long-term debt, and $400–$600 million of equity annually.
Operational Excellence and Safety Improvements
Declared the safest Q1 on record (since 2016) for employee injuries. Executed >11,000 miles of leak survey in the quarter, identifying and mitigating 113 large-volume leaks (above plan). Exceeded targets for electric pole inspections and replacements. AI and process programs reported productivity gains (AI contract tools >20% productivity increase).