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NiSource Inc (NI)

NiSource Inc (NI) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$42.87
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Profit since last BUY0.14%
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11/05/2025: NI (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 25 days. Simulated Profits (0.14%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

17 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $45.3

1 Year Target Price $45.3

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$45.3 Target price
52w Low $34.12
Current$42.87
52w High $44.58

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 14.89%
Avg. Invested days 57
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 20.29B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 22.56
1Y Target Price 45.3
Price to earnings Ratio 22.56
1Y Target Price 45.3
Volume (30-day avg) 17
Beta 0.63
52 Weeks Range 34.12 - 44.58
Updated Date 11/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 34.12 - 44.58
Updated Date 11/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 2.63%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.9

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-29
When Before Market
Estimate 0.2
Actual 0.19

Profitability

Profit Margin 14.16%
Operating Margin (TTM) 22.87%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.31%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.07%

Valuation

Trailing PE 22.56
Forward PE 21.32
Enterprise Value 35714450887
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.21
Enterprise Value 35714450887
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.21
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.83
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.73
Shares Outstanding 473232529
Shares Floating 475487169
Shares Outstanding 473232529
Shares Floating 475487169
Percent Insiders 0.27
Percent Institutions 98.27

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NiSource Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

NiSource Inc. was founded in 1912 as Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company. It has evolved over the years, expanding its service territory and operations through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, becoming a major energy holding company.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Gas Distribution: Distributes natural gas to approximately 3.3 million customers across six states.
  • Electric Operations: Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 500,000 customers in northern Indiana.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

NiSource operates under a board of directors. The leadership team is headed by the CEO, responsible for overall strategy and execution. Key departments include operations, finance, legal, and regulatory affairs.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Natural Gas Distribution: Distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The market for natural gas distribution is highly regulated. Competitors vary by region but include other investor-owned utilities and municipal gas systems. Specific market share data is dependent upon specific regions and territories.
  • Electricity Distribution: Distribution of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Competition primarily comes from other utility companies. Specific market share data is dependent upon specific regions and territories.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The utility industry is characterized by high capital intensity, regulatory oversight, and essential service provision. Demand for natural gas and electricity is relatively stable but influenced by weather, economic conditions, and energy efficiency trends.

Positioning

NiSource is a regional utility company with a strong presence in its service territories. Its competitive advantages include its established infrastructure, long-term customer relationships, and regulatory expertise.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for utilities like NiSource is valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars in the US. NiSource is positioned to capture a portion of this market within its specific geographic regions.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Stable revenue streams due to regulated nature of business
  • Established infrastructure and customer base
  • Experienced management team
  • Diversified service territory

Weaknesses

  • High capital expenditures
  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations (though largely mitigated through hedging)
  • Dependence on regulatory approvals
  • Environmental liabilities associated with aging infrastructure

Opportunities

  • Infrastructure modernization investments
  • Expansion of renewable energy generation
  • Growth in customer base due to population growth
  • Potential acquisitions of smaller utilities

Threats

  • Changes in regulatory policies
  • Increased competition from alternative energy sources
  • Economic downturn impacting customer demand
  • Cybersecurity risks

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SO
  • DTE
  • WEC

Competitive Landscape

NiSource competes with other regional utilities based on price, reliability, and customer service. Its advantages include its established infrastructure and regulatory expertise.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: NiSource's historical growth has been steady, driven by organic growth and infrastructure investments.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by infrastructure modernization, expansion of renewable energy, and growth in customer base. Analyst estimates can vary.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include infrastructure modernization projects and investments in renewable energy sources.

Summary

NiSource is a stable utility company with consistent revenue streams. Its regulated business model provides downside protection, but growth is limited by regulatory constraints and capital expenditures. Modernization and renewable investments are key to future growth and reducing environmental liabilities.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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About NiSource Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Merrillville, IN, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-10-19
President, CEO & Director Mr. Lloyd M. Yates
Sector Utilities
Industry Utilities - Regulated Gas
Full time employees 7687
Full time employees 7687

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 approximately 2.4 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers through approximately 37,200 miles of distribution main pipeline and the associated individual customer service lines; and 330 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 and transmission transactions. It owns and operates steam coal 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.