Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, NiSource Inc. (NI) trades at $39.32, down 9.0% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $38.87 to $49.21; the price is 20.1% below that high. It sits 12.4% below its 200-day average of $44.88, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 13.0% annualized, which we rate low risk. It has a trailing P/E of 20.9 and a dividend yield of 3.07%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "NiSource Inc. (NI) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/ni
Where it trades today
trading 4% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Rate sensitivity and regulatory visibility matter because the market tends to reward predictable cash generation here.
- NI trades at 20.9x earnings, well above the utilities average of 16.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- NI carries a beta of 0.54, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- Relative performance versus NEE, DUK, SO matters here because leadership inside utilities rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- NI is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in NI.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as NEE, DUK, SO start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for NI come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Utilities so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as NEE, DUK, SO.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for NI. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as NEE, DUK, SO.
What NiSource Inc. does
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, Columbia Operations and NIPSCO Operations. The company provides natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers through approximately 37,300 miles of distribution main pipeline and the associated individual customer service lines; and 310 miles of transmission main pipeline in 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…
Employees
7,668
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Gas
Headquarters
Merrillville, United States
What analysts expect
NI carries a buy consensus from 14 analysts, with an average price target of $49.57 versus $39.32 today (+26.1%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
NI generated $6.88B in trailing revenue (4.6% year over year), with a 13.2% net margin, and -$1.77B of free cash flow, against $17.37B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.64B | $3.35B | $1.83B | $929.50M | $1.96 | -$793.80M |
| 2024 | $5.46B | $2.81B | $1.46B | $760.40M | $1.63 | -$861.50M |
| 2023 | $5.51B | $2.48B | $1.30B | $714.30M | $1.59 | -$710.70M |
| 2022 | $5.85B | $2.25B | $1.16B | $804.10M | $1.84 | -$793.70M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in utilities
Stable, regulated sector providing electricity, gas, and water services.
The companies it competes with
NI beside the utilities names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In a downtrend, below both moving averages.
downtrend- Price is 6.6% below its 50-day average and 12.4% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed below the 200-day on 2026-08-26 (a “death cross”).
- RSI at 33 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $41.13 (+4.6%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is NI a good buy right now?
NiSource Inc. trades at 20.9x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Low based on 13.0% volatility.
Does NI pay dividends?
Yes, NiSource Inc. offers a dividend yield of 3.07%. That is roughly $1.21 per share a year.
How volatile is NI?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 13.0% and beta of 0.54, NI is classified as Low risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for NI?
The average analyst price target for NiSource Inc. (NI) is $49.57 based on 14 analyst estimates, about 26.1% above the current price of $39.32. The published range runs from $43.00 to $55.00.
How much revenue does NI generate?
NiSource Inc. reported $6.88B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 4.6% year over year. Net margin sits at 13.2%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare NI with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.