Nisource (NI)
NYSE:NI
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
$50.00
â–²(3.50% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/19/26
The score is driven primarily by steady regulated-utility profitability but meaningfully weighed down by high leverage and persistently negative free cash flow. The earnings call was constructive (reaffirmed near-term guidance and improved long-term growth outlook tied to signed data-center contracts), while technical indicators point to weaker near-term price momentum. Valuation (low P/E and a ~2.5% yield) provides a partial offset.
Positive Factors
Regulated revenue & margins
NiSource’s core regulated utility model generates steady, rate‑based returns and resilient margins. Stable net and operating margins reflect franchised revenue recovery via regulators, supporting durable cash flow generation tied to long‑lived infrastructure and predictable rate base growth.
Negative Factors
High leverage
A materially higher debt load limits financial flexibility for a capital‑intensive utility. Elevated leverage raises refinancing and interest risks, constrains the company’s ability to absorb adverse regulatory outcomes, and increases sensitivity to rising funding costs over the multi‑year capex cycle.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Regulated revenue & margins
NiSource’s core regulated utility model generates steady, rate‑based returns and resilient margins. Stable net and operating margins reflect franchised revenue recovery via regulators, supporting durable cash flow generation tied to long‑lived infrastructure and predictable rate base growth.
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Nisource Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Operating Revenues by Segment
Breaks down revenue from various segments, indicating where the company is generating the most sales and potential growth opportunities.
Breaks down revenue from various segments, indicating where the company is generating the most sales and potential growth opportunities.
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Market Cap
$21.99B
Dividend Yield2.69%
Average Volume (3M)4.86M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.8
Beta (1Y)0.30
Revenue Growth15.01%
EPS Growth8.33%
CountryUS
Employees7,687
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRegulated Gas
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.02
Shares Outstanding479,439,240
10 Day Avg. Volume3,750,609
30 Day Avg. Volume4,863,634
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.05
Price to Book (P/B)2.09
Price to Sales (P/S)2.97
P/FCF Ratio-47.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.77
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.70
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.18
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.52
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.45Price Target Upside6.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)2.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.94B
Nisource Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
NiSource Inc., an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. The company distributes natural...
How the Company Makes Money
NiSource primarily makes money through regulated utility operations. The largest revenue drivers are (1) natural gas distribution service and (2) electric utility service, where the company delivers energy to end customers within franchised servic...
Nisource Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026
(Q1-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasizes strong execution: Q1 EPS growth (+8% YoY), reaffirmed full-year guidance, an improved long-term EPS CAGR target, and material commercial progress in the Genco data center strategy (signed ~4 GW, $1.4B in customer savings). Operational and safety metrics were highlighted as best-in-class, and AI/process improvements showed measurable efficiency gains. Principal negatives are execution and timing risks around regulatory approvals, increased capital intensity requiring ongoing financing, a federal order affecting the Schahfer coal plant, and the fact that the sizable pipeline (~3 GW negotiating, ~2 GW developing) is not yet reflected in guidance. Overall, the positives — near-term results, constructive regulatory engagement, large signed transactions, and improved long-term outlook — materially outweigh the listed risks, which are primarily contingent on approvals and execution.Positive Updates
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.
Negative Updates
Regulatory Approvals and Timing Risk
Several commercial outcomes are contingent on regulatory approvals: original Amazon contract pending IURC approval (expected June), and the Alphabet/Amazon expansions subject to expedited reviews (90–120 days after settlement). These approval timelines are gating items for project start and revenue ramp.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
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.
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Company Guidance
NiSource reaffirmed 2026 consolidated adjusted EPS guidance of $2.02–$2.07 per share after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.06 (up $0.08 YoY, +8%), which represents 52% of the midpoint, and raised its 2023–2033 consolidated adjusted EPS CAGR by 100 bps to 9%–10% (tracking to the high end through 2030); the plan assumes 9%–11% rate base growth, modest customer demand of <1% across classes, steady O&M, and a five‑year base capital plan of $21 billion (including $2 billion of upside) plus $7.6 billion of additional Genco/data‑center capital (a $600 million CapEx increase), an initial Genco pool of ~800 MW with ~4 GW signed capacity, ~3 GW in active negotiations and ~2 GW line‑of‑sight opportunities, improved Genco EPS outlook of $0.25–$0.35 in 2030 and $0.40–$0.60 in 2033, $1.4 billion of customer savings over 15 years (about $124/year per residential customer), and a funding plan targeting 14%–16% FFO/debt with $400–$600 million of equity issuance annually.Nisource Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
48
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 6.82B | 6.64B | 5.46B | 5.51B | 5.85B | 4.90B |
| Gross Profit | 3.81B | 3.89B | 2.81B | 2.48B | 2.25B | 2.05B |
| EBITDA | 3.10B | 3.00B | 2.57B | 2.22B | 2.15B | 1.80B |
| Net Income | 961.80M | 929.50M | 760.40M | 714.30M | 804.10M | 584.90M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 36.60B | 36.55B | 31.79B | 31.08B | 26.74B | 24.16B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 71.90M | 135.70M | 156.60M | 2.25B | 40.80M | 84.20M |
| Total Debt | 16.77B | 16.24B | 13.96B | 14.13B | 11.53B | 9.99B |
| Total Liabilities | 24.67B | 24.89B | 21.12B | 20.94B | 18.83B | 16.88B |
| Stockholders Equity | 9.66B | 9.45B | 8.68B | 8.27B | 7.58B | 6.95B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -832.00M | -420.00M | -861.50M | -710.70M | -793.70M | -620.10M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.12B | 2.36B | 1.78B | 1.94B | 1.41B | 1.22B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -3.91B | -4.29B | -3.21B | -3.57B | -2.57B | -2.20B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.59B | 1.87B | -651.00M | 3.84B | 1.14B | 956.30M |
Nisource Technical Analysis
Negative
48.31
Price Trends
47.05
Negative
45.93
Negative
43.77
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.28
Positive
41.44
Neutral
11.04
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NI, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 48.31 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 47.01, above the 50-day MA of 47.05, and above the 200-day MA of 43.77, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.28 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.44 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.04 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for NI.
Nisource Risk Analysis
Nisource disclosed 41 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Nisource reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Nisource Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $28.17B | 20.87 | 9.59% | 2.15% | 8.81% | 13.54% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
65 Neutral | $5.46B | 15.97 | 13.74% | 4.01% | 8.52% | -18.44% | |
65 Neutral | $7.33B | 11.47 | 12.77% | 3.92% | 0.52% | 20.56% | |
64 Neutral | $21.99B | 22.84 | 10.37% | 2.69% | 15.01% | 8.33% | |
62 Neutral | $4.85B | 13.52 | 10.45% | 3.82% | 4.53% | 40.51% | |
58 Neutral | $6.23B | 13.42 | 11.86% | 3.07% | -48.15% | 105.44% |
* Utilities Sector Average
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Nisource Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
NiSource Issues New Senior Notes to Fund Growth
Positive
May 18, 2026
On May 11, 2026, NiSource Inc. entered into a terms agreement with a syndicate of underwriters to issue $500 million of 4.750% senior notes due 2031 and $750 million of 5.300% senior notes due 2036, under an existing shelf registration. The transa...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
NiSource Shareholders Approve Directors, Compensation and Auditor
Positive
May 12, 2026
At NiSource Inc.’s annual meeting held on May 11, 2026, shareholders elected all nominated directors, including Peter A. Altabef, Sondra L. Barbour, and Lloyd M. Yates, with strong majorities despite some variation in opposition and abstenti...
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