Group 1: NiSource Inc (NI) - BofA Securities analyst Ross Fowler reinstated a Buy rating for NiSource Inc with a price target of $37, highlighting the company's strong regulatory and financial execution over the past 24 months [1] - The new senior management team has been effective, delivering results at the high end of expectations under various conditions [2] - Fowler expects capital upside from data centers, anticipated updates, and multiple expansions from ongoing rate case resolutions, supported by a robust balance sheet [2] Group 2: CenterPoint Energy, Inc (CNP) - Fowler assigned a Neutral rating to CenterPoint Energy with a price target of $29, noting that the company is navigating political and regulatory challenges following its response to Hurricane Beryl [1][3] - The analyst forecasts EPS of $1.64, $1.74, and $1.85 for FY24, FY25, and FY26, compared to consensus estimates of $1.62, $1.73, and $1.86, respectively [4] - While the direct financial impact from Hurricane Beryl is likely manageable due to Texas storm recovery mechanisms, ongoing investigations and a pending general rate case suggest near-term multiple recovery is unlikely [3]

Denis Shevchuk NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) comprises five Columbia Midwestern and mid-Atlantic gas local distribution utility companies (LDCs) and one gas and electric utility, NIPSCO. The company offers investors a 3.16% dividend and a relatively low beta of 0.50. Several months ago, NiSource's equity market capitalization was $10.8 billion. It is now $15.0 billion, an increase of 39%. The company's stock price has increased 28% and is now trading at the top of its 52-week range because of expected interest ra ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for NiSource (NI) . Shares have added about 7.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500. Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is NiSource due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. NiSource Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Lag N ...

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NiSource Inc.'s (NI) systematic investment plans to modernize infrastructure should further enhance the reliability of its operations. The company continues to add clean assets to its portfolio, which helps boost its overall performance. Given its growth opportunities, NiSource makes for a solid investment option in the utility sector. Let's focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment. Growth Projections & Surprise History The Zacks Consensus Estima ...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2024 NiSource announces second quarter 2024 results • Reaffirming 2024 non-GAAP adjusted EPS guidance • Reaffirming 2023-2028 annual non-GAAP adjusted EPS growth of 6-8% MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today announced, on a GAAP basis, net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2024, of $85.8 million, or $0.19 of earnings per diluted share, compared to net income available to common shareholders of $39.9 million, or $0.09 of ...

NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Turnure - Director of Investor Relations Lloyd Yates - President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Luhrs - Executive Vice President of Strategy and Risk and Chief Commercial Officer Shawn Anderson - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Melody Birmingham - Executive Vice President and Group President, NiSource Utilities Conference Call Participants Shar Pourreza - Guggenheim Partne ...

NiSource (NI) reported second-quarter 2024 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 21 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents by 40%. The bottom line increased 90.9% from the year-ago quarter's recorded figure of 11 cents. On a GAAP basis, the company reported an EPS of 19 cents compared with 9 cents in the prior-year quarter. Total Revenues Operating revenues of $1.08 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.16 billion by 6.8%. The top line also decreased 0.9% from the prior- ...