Financial Performance - NiSource, Inc. reaffirmed its consolidated adjusted earnings guidance for the fourth quarter in the range of $2.02 to $2.07 per share [1] - Analysts expect the company to report an average earnings of $2.05 per share for the year, excluding special items [1] Investment Plans - The company plans to invest approximately $28.0 billion from 2026 to 2030 under its consolidated capital plan, which includes utility system modernization and nearly $7.0 billion in strategic data center infrastructure investments [2] - This investment plan is expected to support a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8 to 9 percent for consolidated adjusted earnings per share and a growth of 9 to 11 percent for consolidated rate base from 2026 through 2033 [3] Market Performance - In pre-market trading, NiSource is trading at $45.59, reflecting an increase of $0.86 or 1.92 percent [4]