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NiSource Inc. (NI) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 2.01

Is NiSource Inc.’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

NiSource Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 2.01 is 47% above its 5-year average of 1.36, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.19–2.01).

As of Thursday, June 18, 2026. 11.98% above its 12-month average of 1.79.

NI Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

NI Earnings Per Share (EPS)
1.96+20.25% 1Y
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NI Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

NI Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

NI Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

2.01

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

1.79

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

1.76

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

1.36

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

1.02

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

1.13

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

1.14

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+11.98%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+14.53%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+47.43%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+97.41%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+77.48%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+76.86%

NI Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
NiSource Inc. (NI)$22.61B2.011.791.761.36
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs ›$22.65B3.653.433.183.34
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs ›$24.49B5.655.545.125.22
Eversource Energy (ES)vs ›$26.04B4.683.422.402.79
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs ›$18.81B3.192.922.842.74
PPL Corporation (PPL)vs ›$26.52B1.641.401.210.80
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs ›$18.60B-0.616.80-1.17-5.28
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs ›$27.05B1.841.731.521.74
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs ›$27.89B1.631.601.541.12
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs ›$28.32B8.137.196.526.02

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$2.01

Forward EPS (Est.)

$2.24

P/E Ratio

23.3

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

NiSource Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

NiSource Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for NI stock is 2.01.
Is NiSource Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
NiSource Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 2.01 is 47% above its 5-year average of 1.36, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.19–2.01).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for NI stock is 1.79.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for NI stock is 1.76.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for NI stock is 1.36.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for NI stock is 1.02.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for NI stock is 1.13.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for NI stock is 1.14.

NiSource Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-311.96
2024-12-311.63
2023-12-311.59
2022-12-311.84
2021-12-311.35
2020-12-31-0.19
2019-12-310.88
2018-12-31-0.18
2017-12-310.39
2016-12-311.03
2015-12-310.90
2014-12-311.68
2013-12-311.70
2012-12-311.43
2011-12-311.06
2010-12-311.05
2009-12-310.79
2008-12-310.29
2007-12-311.17
2006-12-311.04
2005-12-311.13
2004-12-311.65
2003-12-310.33
2002-12-311.77
2001-12-311.05
2000-12-311.12
1999-12-311.29
1998-12-311.60
1997-12-311.54
1996-12-311.44

About NiSource Inc.

NiSource Inc. operates as an energy holding company, primarily functioning as a regulated natural gas and electric utility within the United States. Its business activities are organized into two main divisions: Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. The company's Gas Distribution segment delivers natural gas to approximately 853,000 customers across northern Indiana, and an additional 2.4 million residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. This extensive network includes about 54,600 miles of distribution main pipelines and customer service lines, along with 1,000 miles of transmission main pipelines. Through its Electric Operations, NiSource provides electricity to roughly 483,000 customers residing in 20 counties in northern Indiana, while also engaging in wholesale electricity and transmission transactions. The company maintains a diverse portfolio of power generation assets. These include coal-fired plants with capacities of 722 megawatts (MW) in Wheatfield and 455 MW in Michigan City; a 563 MW combined cycle gas turbine facility in West Terre Haute; natural gas generating units providing 155 MW in Wheatfield; hydroelectric plants contributing 9 MW in Carroll County and 7 MW in White County; and wind energy facilities in White County, Indiana, producing 102 MW and 302 MW, respectively. Originally founded in 1847, the company was known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc. before officially changing its name to NiSource Inc. in April 1999. Its corporate headquarters are located in Merrillville, Indiana.

Merrillville, IN
7,687 employees
Utilities / Regulated Gas
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Gas
CEO
Lloyd Yates