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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$64.28
+5.7%
$58.53
$49.29
$65.86
$3.70B0.75293,611 shs1.47 million shs
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$37.31
+1.4%
$34.47
$30.53
$44.76
$2.92B0.48571,879 shs514,262 shs
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$28.54
+0.1%
$27.12
$22.86
$28.95
$12.79B0.494.21 million shs3.45 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
+5.60%+8.88%+7.56%+8.80%+2.77%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
+1.41%+5.01%+7.65%+9.38%-14.54%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
+0.18%+2.15%+4.39%+11.48%+1.49%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
4.2282 of 5 stars
0.93.05.02.93.31.72.5
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
2.8158 of 5 stars
1.03.03.31.91.81.71.3
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
4.4385 of 5 stars
1.53.05.01.83.22.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
1.80
Reduce$58.60-8.84% Downside
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
2.00
Hold$35.00-6.19% Downside
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
3.00
Buy$29.001.61% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest AVA, NI, and ALE Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/3/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
Mizuho
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$32.00 ➝ $36.00
2/22/2024
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$28.00 ➝ $29.00
2/21/2024
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$57.00 ➝ $59.00
(Data available from 5/4/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$1.88B1.97$9.28 per share6.93$59.27 per share1.08
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.75B1.66$5.78 per share6.45$32.25 per share1.16
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$5.51B2.32$4.12 per share6.93$23.34 per share1.22

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$247.10M$4.3014.9515.99N/A13.15%7.31%3.72%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$171.18M$2.4115.48N/A9.96%7.65%2.49%8/7/2024 (Estimated)
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$714.30M$1.4719.4115.512.7412.98%10.10%2.60%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest AVA, NI, and ALE Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$1.09N/A-$1.09N/AN/AN/A  
5/8/2024N/A
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$0.79N/A-$0.79N/AN/AN/A  
5/1/2024Q1 2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.00$0.91-$0.09$0.91$469.34 million$594.90 million    
2/21/202412/31/2023
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.14$1.08-$0.06$1.08$545.78 million$504.40 million    
2/21/202412/31/2023
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$0.55$0.53-$0.02$0.56$1.59 billion$1.42 billion      
2/20/202412/31/2023
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$0.97$0.89-$0.08$0.89$425.21 million$402.70 million      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
$2.824.39%+3.14%65.58%14 Years
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
$1.905.09%+4.34%78.84%22 Years
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$1.063.71%+5.98%72.11%13 Years

Latest AVA, NI, and ALE Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
5/1/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
quarterly$0.47505.2%5/22/20245/23/20246/14/2024
4/25/2024
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
Quarterly$0.70504.73%5/14/20245/15/20246/1/2024
3/19/2024
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
quarterly$0.26503.95%4/29/20244/30/20245/20/2024
2/7/2024
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
Quarterly$0.47505.78%2/22/20242/23/20243/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
0.49
1.24
0.78
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1.05
0.97
0.65
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
1.15
0.85
0.76

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
76.55%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
85.24%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
91.64%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
0.23%
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
0.96%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
0.13%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
ALLETE, Inc. stock logo
ALE
ALLETE
1,56057.58 million57.45 millionOptionable
Avista Co. stock logo
AVA
Avista
1,85878.16 million77.41 millionOptionable
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
7,411448.19 million447.61 millionOptionable

AVA, NI, and ALE Headlines

SourceHeadline
Westover Capital Advisors LLC Reduces Holdings in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Westover Capital Advisors LLC Reduces Holdings in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 10:55 PM
Curious about NiSource (NI) Q1 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key MetricsCurious about NiSource (NI) Q1 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
zacks.com - May 3 at 10:21 AM
NiSource: Creating a successful project focused business model in energy todayNiSource: Creating a successful project focused business model in energy today
powermag.com - May 1 at 8:37 PM
Want Better Returns? Don?t Ignore These 2 Utilities Stocks Set to Beat EarningsWant Better Returns? Don?t Ignore These 2 Utilities Stocks Set to Beat Earnings
msn.com - May 1 at 3:37 PM
NiSource (NI) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Weeks ReleaseNiSource (NI) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
zacks.com - May 1 at 11:07 AM
4 Utilities Set to Outperform Estimates This Earnings Season4 Utilities Set to Outperform Estimates This Earnings Season
zacks.com - May 1 at 10:06 AM
NiSource (NI) Set to Announce Earnings on WednesdayNiSource (NI) Set to Announce Earnings on Wednesday
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 7:56 AM
Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. Has $108.71 Million Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. Has $108.71 Million Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 12:39 PM
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thesun.co.uk - April 29 at 3:35 PM
Why NiSource (NI) Could Beat Earnings Estimates AgainWhy NiSource (NI) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
zacks.com - April 29 at 1:10 PM
PPL to Release Q1 Earnings: Heres What You Need to KnowPPL to Release Q1 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know
zacks.com - April 29 at 9:00 AM
Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame: Violet Sistovaris led NIPSCO, planned green transitionNorthwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame: Violet Sistovaris led NIPSCO, planned green transition
nwitimes.com - April 28 at 7:51 AM
abrdn plc Increases Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)abrdn plc Increases Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 28 at 5:29 AM
NI Charollais Sheep Society hold AGMNI Charollais Sheep Society hold AGM
farminglife.com - April 27 at 10:28 AM
Bahl & Gaynor Inc. Buys 48,779 Shares of NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Bahl & Gaynor Inc. Buys 48,779 Shares of NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 9:55 PM
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finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 8:51 AM
214,524 Shares in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Bought by Bfsg LLC214,524 Shares in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Bought by Bfsg LLC
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 11:35 AM
NiSource to release financial results and host conference call on May 8NiSource to release financial results and host conference call on May 8
businesswire.com - April 24 at 6:30 AM
Jennison Associates LLC Trims Stake in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Jennison Associates LLC Trims Stake in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 12:34 PM
Mackenzie Financial Corp Decreases Stock Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Mackenzie Financial Corp Decreases Stock Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 5:46 AM
PAC Profile: NiSource IncPAC Profile: NiSource Inc
opensecrets.org - April 19 at 12:54 AM
HF Advisory Group LLC Makes New $1.56 Million Investment in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)HF Advisory Group LLC Makes New $1.56 Million Investment in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 10:51 AM
Partnership between Fort Wayne school, university, leads to music of Levan ScottPartnership between Fort Wayne school, university, leads to 'music of Levan Scott'
journalgazette.net - April 17 at 8:06 PM
NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Shares Acquired by Maple Brown Abbott LtdNiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Shares Acquired by Maple Brown Abbott Ltd
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 3:51 PM

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Company Descriptions

ALLETE logo

ALLETE

NYSE:ALE
ALLETE, Inc. operates as an energy company. The company operates through Regulated Operations, ALLETE Clean Energy, and Corporate and Other segments. It generates electricity from coal-fired, biomass co-fired / natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, and solar. In addition, the company provides regulated utility electric services in northwestern Wisconsin to approximately 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers, and 10,000 water customers, as well as regulated utility electric services in northeastern Minnesota to approximately 150,000 retail customers and 14 non-affiliated municipal customers. Further, it owns and maintains electric transmission assets in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. Additionally, the company focuses on developing, acquiring, and operating clean and renewable energy projects; and owns and operates approximately 1,200 megawatts of wind energy generation facility, as well as involved in the coal mining operations in North Dakota; and real estate investment activities in Florida. It owns and operates 162 substations with a total capacity of 9,980 megavolt amperes. The company serves taconite mining, paper, pulp and secondary wood products, pipeline, and other industries. The company was formerly known as Minnesota Power, Inc. and changed its name to ALLETE, Inc. in May 2001. ALLETE, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.
Avista logo

Avista

NYSE:AVA
Avista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company. It operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the supply of electricity to customers in Montana; and wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services in Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, wind, and solar generation facilities. As of December 31, 2023, it supplied retail electric services to approximately 416,000 customers; and retail natural gas services to approximately 381,000 customers. The company also operates five hydroelectric generation facilities with capacity of 102.7 MW; and four diesel generating facilities with a capacity of 107.5 MW. It also engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
NiSource logo

NiSource

NYSE:NI
NiSource Inc., an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. The company distributes natural gas to approximately 3.3 million customers through approximately 55,000 miles of distribution main pipeline and the associated individual customer service lines; and 1,000 miles of transmission main pipeline in northern Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. It also generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 0.5 million customers in various counties in the northern part of Indiana, as well as engages in wholesale electric and transmission transactions. It owns and operates coal-fired electric generating stations in Wheatfield and Michigan City; combined cycle gas turbine in West Terre Haute; natural gas generating units in Wheatfield; hydro generating plants in Carroll County and White County; wind generating units in White County, Indiana; and solar generating units in Jasper County and White County. The company was formerly known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc. and changed its name to NiSource Inc. in April 1999. NiSource Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana.