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Nisource Inc (NI) Earnings: Company Reaffirms FY Adjusted Net Operating EPS Forecast

  • NiSource maintains its forecast for FY adjusted net operating EPS at $1.70 to $1.74, aligning with an estimate of $1.72.
  • Second quarter earnings per share (EPS) stood at 19 cents, surpassing the estimate of 16 cents.
  • Adjusted net operating EPS for the second quarter was 21 cents, up from 11 cents year-over-year, and exceeded the estimate of 16 cents.
  • The company reaffirmed its 2024 non-GAAP adjusted EPS guidance.
  • NiSource also reaffirmed its 2023-2028 annual non-GAAP adjusted EPS growth target range of 6% to 8%.
  • Market sentiment remains positive with 12 buy recommendations, 2 hold recommendations, and no sell recommendations from analysts.

Nisource Inc on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, like Baptista Research, are closely covering NiSource Inc, a company making strides in renewable energy and project investments. Baptista Research‘s initiation of coverage report delves into NiSource’s operational and financial dynamics, highlighting their strategic focus on growth through initiatives and regulatory alignments. In their Q1 2024 investor update, NiSource reported a strong financial performance, with adjusted EPS of $0.85, a 10% increase from the previous year. This growth was driven by regulatory activities and other income sectors, although slightly offset by higher operations and maintenance costs.


A look at Nisource Inc Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend4
Growth5
Resilience2
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Nisource Inc seems to have a promising long-term outlook. With an impressive Growth score of 5 and a strong Momentum score of 5, the company appears to be heading in a positive direction. This suggests that Nisource Inc is growing steadily and has good momentum behind it, which can be an encouraging sign for investors looking for potential growth opportunities.

Furthermore, Nisource Inc also scores well in the Dividend category with a score of 4, indicating that the company is likely providing attractive returns to its shareholders. Although the Resilience score is lower at 2, the overall positive scores in other areas bode well for the company’s future prospects. In summary, Nisource Inc, as an energy holding company providing natural gas and electricity services across a significant geographical area, seems to be positioned favorably for long-term growth and income potential.


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