NI stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering NiSource Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $50.03 — +19.2% versus the last price of $41.99. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
NI historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in NI.
NI annual returns by year
Congress trading in NI
3 members of Congress have disclosed trading NI — 1 purchase and 3 sales worth an estimated $99,000. Most recent disclosure: May 12, 2025.
Insider activity in NI
NI's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 3 sales ($1.8M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: May 22, 2026.
| May 22, 2026 | Berman Melanie B. | EVP Administration & CHRO | Sell | $715,200 |
| May 21, 2026 | Yates Lloyd M | Director and President & CEO | Sell | $950,066 |
| May 20, 2026 | Birmingham Melody | EVP & Grp President, Utilities | Sell | $118,575 |
About NiSource Inc.
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 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; and solar generating units in Sullivan County, Gibson County, 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.
NI Key Statistics
NI in plain English
- P/E ratio (22.3) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of NI's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (8.55%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (13.15%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.86%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
NI stock: frequently asked questions
What is NiSource Inc.'s stock price today?
NiSource Inc. (NI) last traded at $41.99 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $38.45 and $49.21.
Is NI stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on NI is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $50.03 — about +19.2% versus the current price of $41.99. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in NI 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NiSource Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,411 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 141%, or 9.2% per year.
Does NI pay a dividend?
Yes. NiSource Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.86% per year at today's share price.
What is NI's P/E ratio?
NI trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.3, and 18.6 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade NI stock?
Yes — 3 members of Congress have disclosed trades in NI under the STOCK Act, totaling 1 purchases and 3 sales worth an estimated $99,000.
What is NiSource Inc.'s ticker symbol?
NiSource Inc. trades under the ticker symbol NI on the NYSE.
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