NiSource Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
NiSource is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.5% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 20th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 30th April, 2026.
Key information
2.5%
Dividend yield
-1.3%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.1% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.8% |
| Next dividend pay date | 20 May 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 30 Apr 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 58% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
NI: Data Center Agreements And GenCo Framework Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have slightly lifted their price target for NiSource to $49.43 from $48.79, citing updated assumptions that combine a modestly higher revenue growth outlook with a small adjustment to expected profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News NiSource agreed a new long term energy supply contract with an Alphabet Inc.NI: Future Dividend And Updated P/E Assumptions Will Support Balanced Returns
Analysts now put their average price target for NiSource at about $48.79, up slightly from roughly $48.54, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E estimates. What's in the News The board declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.30 per share, scheduled for payment on February 20, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 3, 2026 (company board announcement).NI: Future Dividend And Slightly Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Balanced Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target for NiSource slightly higher to $48.54 from $48.08. This reflects updated views on its fair value and P/E assumptions while keeping other key inputs broadly consistent.NI: Future Dividend And Refined P/E Assumptions Will Support Balanced Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target for NiSource slightly higher to $48.08 from $47.85, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The board of directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.30 per share for NiSource, scheduled to be paid on February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 3, 2026 (Key Developments).NI: Future Dividend Increase And Refined P/E Assumptions Will Support Balanced Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on NiSource slightly to about $47.85 from $46.75, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News The board of directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.30 per share for NiSource.NI: Future Dividend Profile And P/E Assumptions Will Support Balanced Return Potential
Analysts have increased their price target for NiSource slightly to US$46.75 from about US$46.27, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The board of directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of US$0.30 per share for NiSource, scheduled to be paid on February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 3, 2026 (Key Developments).NiSource (NYSE:NI) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Jan 29
NI: At The Market Equity Issuance Will Support Balanced Future Return Potential
Analysts have made a marginal adjustment to their NiSource price target, trimming it by about $0.09 as they refresh their views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News NiSource filed a follow on equity offering for up to US$1.5b in common stock through an at the market program (Key Developments).NI: At The Market Equity Program Will Support Future Return Potential
Analysts have made a small refinement to their price target for NiSource, keeping it effectively unchanged around US$46.36. They have slightly adjusted assumptions on the discount rate, long-term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s steady outlook.NiSource: Data Center Upside With Less Political Risk
Jan 07NI: Equity Expansion And GenCo Approval Will Drive Attractive Future Returns
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on NiSource by approximately $0.00 per share, reflecting slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations that are only partially offset by a marginally lower projected profit margin and a small contraction in future valuation multiples. What's in the News Filed a new at the market follow-on equity offering for up to $1.5 billion in common stock, providing additional capital flexibility for growth initiatives and balance sheet support (company filing) Completed an $852.5 million follow-on equity offering of multiple tranches of common stock, including more than 24 million shares offered at a price of about $40.10 per share, expanding the equity base and supporting planned investments (company filing) Received Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approval for the NIPSCO Generation LLC declination petition, enabling GenCo to own and develop generation assets targeted to data center and other large load customers while insulating existing NIPSCO retail customers from related costs (Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission decision) Outlined GenCo’s strategic pillars of prioritizing existing customers, supporting rapid growth in data center demand, strengthening financial stability, and maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving energy markets in Northern Indiana (company statement) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remained unchanged at approximately $46.36 per share, indicating no net impact from the updated assumptions.NI: Equity Offering And GenCo Approval Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on NiSource, increasing estimated fair value by about $0.56 per share to approximately $46.36. They cited expectations for slightly stronger profit margins that more than offset tempered revenue growth assumptions and a marginally higher forward earnings multiple.NI: Equity Offering And Regulatory Approval Will Shape Upcoming Performance
NiSource's analyst price target has been revised upwards from $45.30 to $45.80. Analysts cite improved profit margins and favorable discount rate adjustments as key drivers for the change.NI: Equity Offering And Regulatory Approval Will Shape Measured Outlook For Shares
Analysts have raised their price target for NiSource from $44.60 to $45.30 per share. They cite improved revenue growth expectations, despite slightly lower projected profit margins and a modest increase in the company's anticipated future price-to-earnings ratio.We Think NiSource (NYSE:NI) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Oct 22Analysts Lift NiSource Price Target After Regulatory Win and Updated Valuation Projections
Analysts have raised their price target for NiSource from $43.91 to $44.60. They cited revised fair value estimates based on updated financial projections.Return Trends At NiSource (NYSE:NI) Aren't Appealing
Aug 29Is Now The Time To Put NiSource (NYSE:NI) On Your Watchlist?
Jul 31A Look At The Fair Value Of NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
Jul 15NiSource (NYSE:NI) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Jun 25NiSource (NYSE:NI) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
May 26NiSource: Positioned To Capitalize On The Next Wave Of Energy Demand
Apr 25NiSource: Solid Guidance And Data Center Upside Make Shares Attractive
Feb 12NiSource: Well-Positioned With Data Center Upside (Rating Upgrade)
Nov 23
Renewable Energy Transition And Innovation Drive Growth Amid Challenges
NiSource's efficient capital deployment and focus on renewable energy align with growth in demand, promising enhanced revenue and shareholder returns.NiSource's Equity Issuance Reduces Upside (Rating Downgrade)
Jun 21NiSource Inc.: While Slightly Undervalued, Higher For Longer May Bring A Deeper Discount
Apr 08Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: NI's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: NI's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| NiSource Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (NI) | 2.5% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Integrated Utilities) | 3.2% |
| Analyst forecast (NI) (up to 3 years) | 2.9% |
Notable Dividend: NI's dividend (2.5%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.4%).
High Dividend: NI's dividend (2.5%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.23%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (58.2%), NI's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: NI is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 23:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
NiSource Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Hovis | Argus Research Company |
| Nicholas Campanella | Barclays |
| Daniel Ford | Barclays |