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Earnings Call

Aug 5, 2026

Q2 FY2026

EPS Estimate

0.16

EPS Actual

0.16

Post-Earnings Close

$42.91

Earnings Reaction

-3.6%

Overview

NiSource posted second quarter 2026 consolidated adjusted EPS of $0.16, slightly above the consensus estimate of $0.158, bringing year-to-date adjusted EPS to $1.22, up $0.03 versus the prior year period. The headline number, however, understates the complexity of the quarter. Results reflect a classic shoulder-quarter dynamic for the regulated utility, with earnings growth deliberately back-half weighted as rate recovery mechanisms phase in, Alphabet's data center energization approaches, and cost optimization initiatives totaling over $40 million take hold. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.02 to $2.07, along with the long-term base plan EPS CAGR of 6% to 8% through 2030 and a consolidated CAGR of 9% to 10% through 2033.

Key Themes

Segment momentum and mix

The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several

Segment momentum and mix

The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several

Segment momentum and mix

The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several

Segment momentum and mix

The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several

Notable Quotes

“We are confident in the trajectory of the business and the investments we are making across the portfolio, and we expect the momentum we saw this quarter to carry into the back half of the year.”

Chief Executive Officer

“We are confident in the trajectory of the business and the investments we are making across the portfolio, and we expect the momentum we saw this quarter to carry into the back half of the year.”

Report generated on Aug 6, 2026

AI-generated earnings analysis. Not investment advice.

Q&A Summary

The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.

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