NiSource marks a strong quarter, shares near the 12?month high
26.06.2026 - 09:39:00 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 09:38.
NiSource Inc. (US65473P1057) opened Friday’s session on the NYSE at 47.75 US dollars per share, close to its 12?month high of 48.98 dollars. The regulated utility’s latest quarterly earnings matched Wall Street expectations and it is sticking to its full?year guidance, according to recent analyst and market commentary.
What the recent data shows
For the first quarter of 2026, NiSource reported earnings per share of 1.06 dollars, exactly in line with the consensus estimate compiled ahead of the release. Zacks notes that the result translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with the shares expected to perform broadly in line with the wider market in the near term. The company has set its full?year 2026 guidance at 2.02 to 2.07 dollars in EPS, and sell?side analysts on average forecast 2.05 dollars for the current fiscal year.
Analyst views and sector context
Analyst coverage on NiSource remains constructive, with one research analyst assigning a Strong Buy rating, seven issuing Buy recommendations and three rating the stock Hold, according to MarketBeat’s compilation. Evercore recently set a 52.00 dollar price target on the shares, indicating moderate upside from Friday’s opening level. In the wider US utilities sector, NiSource competes with names such as Duke Energy and Dominion Energy in providing regulated gas and electric services.
All news and data on the NiSource shares
For more company headlines, price data and regulatory filings on NiSource, see the dedicated topic page and the firm’s own investor relations site.
The business behind the stock
NiSource is a regulated gas and electric utility holding company serving about 3.5 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across six US states in the Midwest and Mid?Atlantic regions. Its operations span natural gas distribution networks, electric generation and transmission assets, and related infrastructure such as pipelines and storage facilities. The company earns the bulk of its revenues from regulated tariffs approved by state commissions, providing a relatively predictable cash?flow profile compared with unregulated energy peers.
Where the shares trade today
The NiSource shares (US65473P1057) trade on 2026-06-26, 09:30 on the NYSE at 47.75 US dollars, based on MarketBeat’s latest quote for Friday’s open.
Key data on the NiSource shares
- Company: NiSource Inc.
- ISIN: US65473P1057
- WKN: 799235
- Ticker: NI
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-26, 09:30): 47.75 US dollars
- Market cap: 20.3 billion US dollars (as of 2026-06-26)
- Sector / industry: Utilities - Multi?Utilities
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: 2026-08-06
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any securities. All data is based on sources believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed.
