NiSource Inc. (NI)
NiSource is a large American utility company that keeps the lights on and the heating running for millions of homes and businesses across several US states.
Is NiSource Inc. a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: NiSource is a large American utility company that keeps the lights on and the heating running for millions of homes and businesses across several US states.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Strong transition to renewable energy sources attracts long-term capital.
Long-term failure to adapt to changing environmental regulations.
What does NiSource Inc. do?
NiSource operates as a regulated utility, meaning it provides essential electricity and natural gas services to customers in the Midwest and beyond. Charging these customers for the energy they use funds the business, with rates often overseen by local regulators to ensure fairness. Keep an eye on their ongoing investment in modernising their infrastructure, which is designed to improve reliability and support the transition to cleaner energy sources.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on income and value, and weakest on momentum.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 2.7% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 8% over the year
- Provides essential services with predictable demand
- Low beta suggests a more stable share price than the wider market
- Regular dividend payments offer a steady income stream
- Rising interest rates can make debt-heavy utility companies less attractive
- Extreme weather events can cause unexpected damage and repair costs
- Changes in government policy regarding energy production
What do NiSource Inc.'s numbers mean?
How much money does NiSource Inc. make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does NiSource Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes - NiSource Inc. currently pays a dividend of about 2.7% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does NiSource Inc. report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
NiSource Inc. is next scheduled to report on about 2026-08-05 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | $1.05 | $1.06 | Beat +1% |
| 2026-02-11 | $0.50 | $0.51 | Beat +3% |
| 2025-10-29 | $0.20 | $0.19 | Missed -3% |
| 2025-08-06 | $0.21 | $0.22 | Beat +7% |
| 2025-05-07 | $0.90 | $0.98 | Beat +9% |
| 2025-02-12 | $0.50 | $0.49 | Missed -2% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, NiSource Inc. came in ahead of what analysts expected 4 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
See who else reports over the next two weeks →
Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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Eversource EnergyWhat are the scenarios for NiSource Inc.?
An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of NiSource Inc.?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Provides essential services with predictable demand
- Low beta suggests a more stable share price than the wider market
- Regular dividend payments offer a steady income stream
- Heavy reliance on regulatory approval for rate changes
- High capital expenditure requirements for infrastructure
- Limited growth potential compared to technology or consumer sectors
- Rising interest rates can make debt-heavy utility companies less attractive
- Extreme weather events can cause unexpected damage and repair costs
- Changes in government policy regarding energy production
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A major shift in the regulatory framework that limits profit margins
- A sustained period of declining customer numbers in their service regions
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.