NI — NiSource Inc
Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | NI | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% | 3.68% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 6.29% | 5.21% |
| Payout Ratio | 14.9% | 61.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 40 | 29 |
| 1Y Total Return | -9.3% | -0.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Utilities sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
6.79%
3-Year Growth
6.21%
5-Year Growth
6.29%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Oct 30, 2026
Next Payment
Nov 20, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Jul 31, 2026
Last Payment
Aug 20, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $0.3000 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.2800 | 0.00% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.2800 | 0.00% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.2800 | 0.00% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.2800 | +5.66% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.2650 | 0.00% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.2650 | 0.00% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.2650 | 0.00% |
| Feb 2, 2024 | $0.2650 | +6.00% |
| Oct 30, 2023 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | $0.2500 | +6.38% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.2350 | 0.00% |
| Feb 7, 2022 | $0.2350 | +6.82% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
14.9%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.06 | -$362.90M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.01 | $49.10M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.22 | -$162.80M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.20 | -$172.60M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 3, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.