NISOURCE INC.(NI)Stock Analysis
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NI Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for NISOURCE INC. (NI), a Utilities sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores NI at 61.7/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #794 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. NI scores in the top quartile across profitability (84.4), revenue scale (82.7). Areas of concern include institutional flow (7.8) and free cash flow (19.4), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), NISOURCE INC. reports quarterly revenue of $2.3B, net income of $507.1M, an operating margin of 35.3%. Top institutional holders of NI by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET, based on the most recent SEC filings. NI trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1111711. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate NI daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for NISOURCE INC. directly from SEC EDGAR. NISOURCE INC.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 65 since 2021, currently 61.7 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$2.3B
Net Income
Q1 2026
$507.1M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$-362.9M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
35.3%
ROIC
Q1 2026
3.3%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
1.74
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+23.5% YoYNet Income
+22.2% YoYOperating Income
+26.1% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+20.4% YoYTotal Assets
+12.8% YoYTotal Debt
+6.5% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+32.6% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2022 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.52B +23.5% | $5.28B -7.9% | $5.74B +28.3% | $4.47B -11.5% | $5.05B +1.2% | $4.99B |
| Net Income | $929.5M +22.2% | $760.4M -5.4% | $804.1M +4668.8% | $-17.6M -104.6% | $383.1M +857.1% | $-50.6M |
| Operating Income | $1.84B +26.1% | $1.46B +15.0% | $1.27B +129.8% | $550.8M -38.2% | $890.7M +614.3% | $124.7M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.95 +20.4% | $1.62 -4.7% | $1.70 +994.7% | $-0.19 -121.8% | $0.87 +583.3% | $-0.18 |
| Total Assets | $35.86B +12.8% | $31.79B +18.9% | $26.74B +21.3% | $22.04B -2.7% | $22.66B +3.9% | $21.80B |
| Total Debt | $16.23B +6.5% | $15.24B +34.7% | $11.32B +16.1% | $9.75B +1.1% | $9.64B +5.6% | $9.13B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.36B +32.6% | $1.78B +26.4% | $1.41B +27.7% | $1.10B -30.3% | $1.58B +193.1% | $540.1M |
AI Insight: NI Financial Trends
NiSource delivered strong Q1 2026 operating income of $819M and net income of $507M, but debt surged 24% since Q2 2024 while operating cash flow declined sharply.
• Operating income nearly tripled from $237M in Q2 2024 to $819M in Q1 2026, driven by revenue growth to $2,322M.
• Total debt climbed 24% from $13,477M to $16,767M over 8 quarters; debt-to-equity ratio rose to 1.73x.
• Operating cash flow fell 1% year-over-year in Q1 2026 ($442M vs. $686M in Q1 2025), despite higher operating income.
⚠ Divergence between operating income growth and cash flow deterioration suggests working capital pressure or capital intensity concerns.
⚠ Debt-financed growth strategy: leverage increased while operating cash conversion weakened—sustainability risk if rates remain elevated.
AI Insight: NI Ratio Trends
Operating margin and ROIC surged in Q1 2026 to 35.3% and 12.4%, maintaining a strong seasonal peak, but underlying volatility masks structural challenges.
• Operating margin expanded to 35.3% in Q1 2026 from 24.0% in Q3 2025, while ROIC jumped to 12.4% from 4.8% — consistent Q1 seasonal strength.
• TTM net profit margin climbed to 14.4% (Mar 2026) versus 7.9% in Q2 2024, driven by operational and earnings improvements.
• Debt-to-equity remains elevated and stable near 1.74, showing no deleveraging despite improved earnings.
⚠ Q2–Q3 margins consistently collapse (21–24% operating margin) after Q1 peaks, indicating severe seasonal earnings concentration.
⚠ ROE and ROA outside Q1/Q4 peak near 4%, suggesting Q1 results may not be representative of sustainable returns.
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Top Institutional Holders of NI
BlackRock, Inc.
$2.4B51,474,846 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.5B31,142,795 shSTATE STREET CORP
$1.3B27,102,422 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.3B26,980,955 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$586.3M12,613,176 shDEUTSCHE BANK AG\
$546.8M11,718,076 shFMR LLC
$430.4M9,224,153 shJENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC
$430.3M9,221,560 shInvesco Ltd.
$363.6M7,791,627 shFRANKLIN RESOURCES INC
$279.3M5,986,389 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $2.4B | 51,474,846 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.5B | 31,142,795 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $1.3B | 27,102,422 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.3B | 26,980,955 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $586.3M | 12,613,176 |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | $546.8M | 11,718,076 |
| FMR LLC | $430.4M | 9,224,153 |
| JENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC | $430.3M | 9,221,560 |
| Invesco Ltd. | $363.6M | 7,791,627 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | $279.3M | 5,986,389 |
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