NI Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NI - NiSource Inc.
$47.63
0.37 (0.78%)
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5d:
+0.89%
30d:
+1.3%
90d:
+5.8%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: NI is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.4% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: NI is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.4% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$64.65
Based on 6.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$40.14
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 21.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NI is currently trading at $47.63, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $46.05 to $47.56. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 21.2) is in line with its historical norms (21.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.4% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $47.86. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: NI has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $47.86. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: NI has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$46.05 -
$47.56
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($51.36)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.4% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$46.05 -
$47.56
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$45.09
Resistance Level
$47.86
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
21.23
Wall Street Target
$51.36
(+7.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
8.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
6.0%
Profit Margin
14.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.4% premium
PE vs Historical
21.2 vs 21.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$47.82
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$48.01
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$48.20
(+1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 21→21)
PE COMPRESSION
$47.67
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 9.1%)
$63.45
(+33%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.2, Growth: 9.1%)
$61.86
(+30%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.0, Growth: 9.1%)
$52.58
(+10%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (24x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (21x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 23.51 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.01
Bull Case
$58.02
(+22%)
Analyst growth 11.6%, PE expands to 25.9
Base Case
$52.74
(+11%)
Market implied 11.6%, PE stable at 23.5
Bear Case
$32.14
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 20.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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