NIUtilities · Utilities - Regulated GasThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering NiSource, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $51 — +23.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 48 of 100 as at 31 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores NiSource, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (83): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Issuance (25): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $50 → $48 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Maintains | Buy | $52 → $51 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $51 → $45 |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $52 → $50 |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $49 → $51 |
| 20 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $51 → $49 |
| 17 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Keybanc | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 1 Sept 2026, NiSource, Inc. returned −0.5% against +19.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 9% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
NiSource, Inc. has a market value of $19.5B and an enterprise value of $39.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.9B. The latest quarter grew 4.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $978.5M, a 14.2% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$1.5B, after $3.4B of capital spending.
NiSource, Inc. spent $559.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 21.6×; forward P/E: 18.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.96%, paying out 62% of earnings.
NiSource, Inc. employs 7,687 people — $895K of revenue per employee.
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Benzinga published a list of the most oversold utility stocks, suggesting these may present opportunities for investors seeking undervalued companies in the sector.
Why it matters — A NiSource watcher may note that the company could be among the utilities highlighted as oversold and potentially undervalued.
NiSource's board of directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on November 20, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 30, 2026. The company is one of the largest fully-regulated utilities in the United States, serving natural gas and electric customers across six states.
Why it matters — This announcement confirms the continuation of NiSource's quarterly dividend program for shareholders, reflecting the company's regular return of capital to investors.
NiSource reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.16 per share, down from $0.22 a year earlier, while reaffirming its full-year earnings outlook and long-term growth targets. Year-to-date adjusted earnings rose to $1.22 per share, up from $1.19 in the same period of 2025.
Why it matters — NiSource watchers would note that despite a quarterly earnings decline, the company held steady on its full-year guidance and long-term targets, which may signal management's confidence in its outlook.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of NiSource Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call. The excerpt contains only the transcript's headline and provides no details on the company's quarterly performance.
Why it matters — NI watchers would care because the full transcript offers management's discussion of the quarter's results and outlook, potentially bearing on how momentum in the company's regulated utility business is tracking.
NiSource reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analyst estimates. The gains were driven by its NIPSCO operations, which offset weaker results in its Columbia business, while data center growth and the company's guidance remain in focus.
Why it matters — NiSource watchers would care because the earnings beat, driven by NIPSCO strength and data center demand, signals solid performance despite weaker Columbia results and keeps attention on the outlook.
The 15 Wall Street analysts covering NiSource, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $51, with estimates ranging from $43 to $55. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 15 analysts covering NiSource, Inc., 12 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NiSource, Inc. 48 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Aug 2026, NiSource, Inc. ranks 48 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (83 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +23.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NiSource, Inc. 48 out of 100 as at 31 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering NiSource, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $43 to $55 over the next 12 months.
NiSource, Inc. returned -0.5% over the 12 months to 1 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
NiSource Inc. is a regulated utility company that provides natural gas and electric service to homes, businesses, and industrial customers in the United States.
The most recent item we track (Benzinga, 26 Aug 2026): "Top 3 Utilities Stocks That May Rocket Higher This Quarter". Benzinga published a list of the most oversold utility stocks, suggesting these may present opportunities for investors seeking undervalued companies in the sector.
NiSource Inc. is a regulated utility company that provides natural gas and electric service to homes, businesses, and industrial customers in the United States. NiSource operates through its Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands, serving customers across six states with natural gas distribution, pipeline transportation, electric distribution, and power generation services. Its business is organized around two core segments: Columbia Operations, which focuses on natural gas delivery in multiple Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states, and NIPSCO Operations, which serves northern Indiana with regulated gas and electric utility services. The company also supports wholesale electric and transmission activities and operates a mix of generation assets, including renewable energy facilities. Headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource plays a key role in delivering essential energy infrastructure and utility services across its service territory.
CEO Mr. Lloyd M. Yates · 7,687 employees · United States · https://www.nisource.com
