NiSource stock holds steady after fresh analyst cuts

Published on 09/15/2026 at 15:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

NiSource stock opened at USD 41.01 on September 15, 2026. MarketBeat says analysts still see a Moderate Buy rating and a USD 49.64 target.

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NiSource stock (ISIN US65473P1057) opened at USD 41.01 on September 15, 2026, with a market cap of USD 19.67 billion. MarketBeat also put the shares at a 12-month low of USD 39.29 and a 12-month high of USD 49.21.

Analysts still lean positive

According to MarketBeat on September 15, 2026, NiSource carries an average rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of USD 49.64. The same page also lists five recent changes, including KeyCorp's cut to USD 50.00 from USD 52.00 on July 23 and BMO Capital Markets' cut to USD 49.00 from USD 51.00 on July 17.

That target leaves the stock about 21.1 percent below the consensus level, using the opening price of USD 41.01. For investors, the gap matters more than the rating label.

August results set the tone

MarketBeat says NiSource last reported earnings on August 5, 2026, with EPS of USD 0.16 in line with consensus and revenue of USD 1.34 billion versus expectations of USD 1.15 billion. It also said net margin was 13.20 percent and return on equity was 7.95 percent.

The same report placed FY 2026 guidance at EPS of USD 2.020 to USD 2.070, while analysts in the article forecast USD 2.05 EPS for the current fiscal year. Versus the same quarter in 2025, EPS fell from USD 0.22 to USD 0.16.

Dividend and trading range

MarketBeat also reported a quarterly dividend of USD 0.30 per share, with an annualized payout of USD 1.20 and a yield of 2.9 percent. The ex-dividend date is October 30, 2026, and payment is scheduled for November 20, 2026.

NiSource stock was trading within a USD 39.29 to USD 49.21 range and at a 50-day average of USD 43.44, below the 200-day average of USD 45.81. The opening price of USD 41.01 on September 15, 2026, kept the shares closer to the lower end of that band.