Top-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNYSE:NI NiSource (NI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $39.42 +0.30 (+0.77%) Closing price 09/25/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$39.59 +0.17 (+0.43%) As of 09/25/2026 07:33 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About NiSource Stock (NYSE:NI) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get NiSource alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$38.99▼$39.5750-Day Range$39.13▼$46.7152-Week Range$38.94▼$49.21Volume5.00 million shsAverage Volume5.31 million shsMarket Capitalization$18.91 billionP/E Ratio20.97Dividend Yield3.04%Price Target$49.64Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is a regulated utility company that provides natural gas and electric services to residential, commercial and industrial customers in the United States. Its operations are primarily focused on the distribution, transmission and storage of natural gas, along with electric generation and distribution in Indiana. Through its Columbia Gas utilities, NiSource serves natural gas customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts and Kentucky. Its Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) subsidiary provides natural gas and electric service in northern Indiana. The company also owns and operates infrastructure supporting the delivery and storage of energy. NiSource traces its history to utility operations in Indiana and adopted its current name in 1999. Headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, the company is focused on operating regulated energy networks and modernizing its infrastructure to support safe, reliable and increasingly lower-emission energy service.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More NiSource Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks98th Percentile Overall ScoreNI MarketRank™: NiSource scored higher than 98% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 7th out of 95 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.4 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingNiSource has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 10 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside PotentialNiSource has a consensus price target of $49.64, representing about 25.9% upside from its current price of $39.42.Amount of Analyst CoverageNiSource has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about NiSource's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth10.24% Earnings GrowthEarnings for NiSource are expected to grow by 10.24% in the coming year, from $2.05 to $2.26 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of NiSource is 20.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.91.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of NiSource is 20.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 23.98.Price to Earnings Growth RatioNiSource has a PEG Ratio of 2.91. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNiSource has a P/B Ratio of 1.61. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about NiSource's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted3.08% of the float of NiSource has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNiSource has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.09, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in NiSource has recently increased by 0.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldNiSource pays a meaningful dividend of 3.07%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthNiSource has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of NiSource is 63.83%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, NiSource will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.10% next year. This indicates that NiSource will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about NiSource's dividend. News and Social Media2.2 / 5News Sentiment0.45 News SentimentNiSource has a news sentiment score of 0.45. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for NiSource this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for NI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added NiSource to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -56% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.4 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, NiSource insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,590,382.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.37% of the stock of NiSource is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.64% of the stock of NiSource is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about NiSource's insider trading history. Receive NI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for NiSource and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. NI Stock News HeadlinesArgus Adjusts Price Target on NiSource to $49 From $52, Keeps Buy RatingSeptember 25 at 2:07 PM | marketscreener.comMNiSource Stock: Is NI Outperforming the Utilities Sector?September 23 at 7:10 AM | barchart.comElon’s AI Phone is comingRumors are swirling that Elon Musk is developing a new mobile device that could rival the iPhone. It's said to be thinner, longer-lasting on battery, and cheaper to produce, with the ability to work worldwide without relying on cell towers. Former Bloomberg reporter and SAC Capital trader Josh Baylin says the evidence is mounting. He notes the FCC recently gave Musk a green light connected to his mobile plans, adding fuel to speculation. Baylin previously called the smartphone boom in 2004 and predicted Apple would sell a billion phones when others expected a fraction of that.September 26 at 1:00 AM | Stansberry Research (Ad)NiSource: Faster Growth Comes With A Higher CostSeptember 19, 2026 | seekingalpha.comNiSource: Attractive Despite Data Center And Storm Recovery ConcernsSeptember 18, 2026 | seekingalpha.comNiSource Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the daySeptember 15, 2026 | marketwatch.comNiSource releases 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress to shape a more sustainable energy futureSeptember 10, 2026 | businesswire.comJ.P. Morgan Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Nisource (NI)September 5, 2026 | theglobeandmail.comSee More Headlines NI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have NI shares performed this year? NiSource's stock was trading at $41.79 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, NI shares have decreased by 5.7% and is now trading at $39.4230. How were NiSource's earnings last quarter? NiSource, Inc (NYSE:NI) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 5th. The utilities provider reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.00. The utilities provider had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.15 billion. NiSource had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.95% and a net margin of 13.20%. Read the conference call transcript. Does NiSource have any subsidiaries? NiSource subsidiaries include these companies: Columbia Energy Group, Bay State Gas Company, Cavalry Solar Generation LLC, Central Kentucky Transmission Company, Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc., Columbia Gas of Maryland Inc., Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc., and more. Who are NiSource's major shareholders? NiSource's top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (11.46%), Deutsche Bank AG (2.52%), UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC (0.91%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (0.85%). Insiders that own company stock include Melody Birmingham, Kimberly S Cuccia, Melanie B Berman, Gunnar Gode and Michael E Jesanis. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of NiSource? Shares of NI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of NiSource own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that NiSource investors own include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), NVIDIA (NVDA), Chevron (CVX), Invesco QQQ (QQQ), ExxonMobil (XOM), Home Depot (HD) and Tesla (TSLA). Company Calendar Record date for 8/20 Dividend7/31/2026Ex-Dividend for 8/20 Dividend7/31/2026Last Earnings8/05/2026Dividend Payable8/20/2026Today9/26/2026Record date for 11/20 Dividend10/30/2026Ex-Dividend for 11/20 Dividend10/30/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)11/04/2026Dividend Payable11/20/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (1m+) 1-Year History Sep 25 Dec 25 Mar 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 NI's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. NI has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Multi - Utilities Sub-IndustryMulti-Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:NI CIK1111711 Webwww.nisource.com Phone(877) 647-5990Fax219-647-6085Employees7,738Year Founded1912Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for NiSource$49.64 High Price Target$52.00 Low Price Target$45.00 Potential Upside/Downside+25.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.83 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$1.88 Trailing P/E Ratio20.97 Forward P/E Ratio19.23 P/E Growth2.91Net Income$929.50 million Net Margins13.20% Pretax Margin16.69% Return on Equity7.95% Return on Assets2.57% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.31 Current Ratio0.50 Quick Ratio0.41 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$6.64 billion Price / Sales2.85 Cash Flow$4.38 per share Price / Cash Flow9.01 Book Value$24.43 per share Price / Book1.61Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares479,560,000Free Float477,786,000Market Cap$18.91 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.54 Social Links 7 Best Space Stocks to Own in 2026The space race is growing fast, and you don’t have to have gotten in early on SpaceX to profit. This report shows seven space stocks you can buy today that may grow as rockets, satellites, defense, space internet, and new space technology become more important.Get This Free Report This page (NYSE:NI) was last updated on 9/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. From Our PartnersA letter from Shannon StansberryPorter Stansberry nearly canceled the entire project. When he first saw the claimed returns - only one down ye...Porter & Company | SponsoredMajor Buy Alert Issued for September 30thKeith Kaplan has invested $17 million into his own AI research tools, building a platform now used by 180,000 ...TradeSmith | SponsoredHere’s Why Trump Won’t End The Iran WarTrump has called an Iran deal close 38 times since the war began, yet the fighting keeps flaring back up. O...Banyan Hill Publishing | Sponsored"How Much Can I Actually Spend Each Year With $2.5M Saved?"Having $2.5 million saved puts you ahead of most Americans, but how long it lasts depends on the decisions you...SmartAsset | SponsoredMy top 3 AI picks for the next decadeAlexander Green bought Apple in 1996, recommended Nvidia at a split-adjusted 66 cents in 2004, and picked up A...The Oxford Club | SponsoredThe trade I’ve been waiting for since 2011Ross Givens, Director of Research at Traders Agency, is calling for gold to reach $10,000 an ounce this superc...Traders Agency | SponsoredI'm giving you a space stock today. Free.On December 8th, $600 billion in frozen SpaceX stock comes loose. Dylan Jovine says one simple purchase in any...Behind the Markets | SponsoredOn October 7th, your “safest” assets are at riskJeff Brown called Nvidia's rise of over 27,000 percent and warned in early 2024 that inflation would outlast W...Brownstone Research | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added ten stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding NiSource, Inc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share NiSource With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Unlock superior investment research and tools. Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools and reports. Get MarketBeat All Access MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In Email Me a Login Link or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.