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NiSource Inc. (NI) FCF Payout Ratio: N/A

The FCF payout ratio for NiSource Inc. (NI) is N/A.

NI FCF Payout Ratio Chart

NI FCF Payout Ratio
274.09%+845.19% 1Y
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NI Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

NI FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

N/A

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

N/A

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

N/A

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

N/A

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

139.24%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

101.82%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

90.30%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

N/A

Earnings Payout Ratio

59.2%

Dividend Yield

2.44%

FCF Yield

N/A

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025($420.00M)$530.40MN/A (Loss)
2024($861.50M)$489.20MN/A (Loss)
2023($710.70M)$457.30MN/A (Loss)
2022($793.70M)$436.60MN/A (Loss)
2021($620.10M)$400.30MN/A (Loss)
2020($654.10M)$376.70MN/A (Loss)
2019($219.10M)$354.60MN/A (Loss)
2018($1.28B)$284.90MN/A (Loss)
2017($953.60M)$229.10MN/A (Loss)
2016($671.90M)$205.50MN/A (Loss)
2015$96.10M$263.40M274.1%
2014($708.90M)$321.30MN/A (Loss)
2013($443.10M)$305.90MN/A (Loss)
2012($223.30M)$273.20MN/A (Loss)
2011($255.00M)$257.80MN/A (Loss)
2010($83.80M)$255.60MN/A (Loss)
2009$873.50M$253.30M29.0%
2008($715.40M)$252.40MN/A (Loss)
2007($31.10M)$252.10MN/A (Loss)
2006$518.80M$251.90M48.6%
2005$121.90M$250.30M205.3%
2004$505.80M$243.10M48.1%
2003($101.70M)$284.00MN/A (Loss)
2002$550.50M$241.50M43.9%
2001$374.50M$239.00M63.8%
2000($372.50M)$131.80MN/A (Loss)
1999($626.20M)$125.60MN/A (Loss)
1998$238.30M$116.40M48.8%
1997$209.60M$111.60M53.2%
1996$117.90M$104.00M88.2%

Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100

FCF payout and earnings payout:

  • FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
  • FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
  • FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
  • Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income

Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.

NiSource Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition

FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

NiSource Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The FCF payout ratio for NI stock is N/A.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for NI stock is 139.24%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for NI stock is 101.82%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for NiSource Inc. (NI)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for NI stock is 90.30%.

NiSource Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2015-12-31274.09%
2009-12-3129.00%
2006-12-3148.55%
2005-12-31205.33%
2004-12-3148.06%
2002-12-3143.87%
2001-12-3163.82%
1998-12-3148.85%
1997-12-3153.24%
1996-12-3188.21%

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