13F Pro Quality Score

61.7/100

Rank #794 of 2,879 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

68.0/100

Profitability

84.4/100

Balance Sheet

59.9/100

Earnings Quality

66.5/100

Free Cash Flow

19.4/100

Institutional Flow

7.8/100

Revenue Scale

82.7/100

Dilution Risk

64.0/100

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

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Revenue

+23.5% YoY
$6.52BFY 2025
FY20 $4.47BFY22 $5.74BFY24 $5.28BFY25 $6.52B

Net Income

+22.2% YoY
$929.5MFY 2025
FY20 $-17.6MFY22 $804.1MFY24 $760.4MFY25 $929.5M

Operating Income

+26.1% YoY
$1.84BFY 2025
FY20 $550.8MFY22 $1.27BFY24 $1.46BFY25 $1.84B

EPS (Diluted)

+20.4% YoY
$1.95FY 2025
FY20 $-0.19FY22 $1.70FY24 $1.62FY25 $1.95

Total Assets

+12.8% YoY
$35.86BFY 2025
FY20 $22.04BFY22 $26.74BFY24 $31.79BFY25 $35.86B

Total Debt

+6.5% YoY
$16.23BFY 2025
FY20 $9.75BFY22 $11.32BFY24 $15.24BFY25 $16.23B

Op. Cash Flow

+32.6% YoY
$2.36BFY 2025
FY20 $1.10BFY22 $1.41BFY24 $1.78BFY25 $2.36B

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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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of NISOURCE INC. (NI) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Utilities sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for NI are available on the NI stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

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