Analysts Predict Strong Q1 Earnings for NiSource

KeyCorp and other analysts see utilities provider NiSource posting solid first-quarter results.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:36am

Analysts at KeyCorp and other firms have issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of NiSource, a major utilities provider. KeyCorp analyst S. Karp anticipates that NiSource will earn $1.07 per share for the quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate. KeyCorp has a 'Strong-Buy' rating on the stock, and the firm has also provided earnings projections for NiSource through 2030.

Why it matters

NiSource's Q1 earnings results will provide insight into the company's financial performance and outlook, which is closely watched by investors, analysts, and the broader utilities industry. Strong earnings could boost investor confidence and the company's stock price.

The details

KeyCorp analyst S. Karp expects NiSource to report Q1 2026 earnings of $1.07 per share, above the current consensus estimate. KeyCorp has a 'Strong-Buy' rating on NiSource stock and has also issued projections for the company's earnings through 2030, anticipating steady growth. Other analysts have also recently weighed in, with BMO Capital Markets setting a $50 price target and Mizuho boosting its target to $50 and reiterating an 'Outperform' rating.

  • KeyCorp issued its Q1 2026 earnings estimates for NiSource on Monday, March 30th.
  • NiSource is expected to report its Q1 2026 results in the coming weeks.

The players

KeyCorp

A major financial services company that provides banking, investment, and other financial products and services.

S. Karp

A KeyCorp analyst covering the utilities sector, including NiSource.

NiSource, Inc.

A publicly traded energy holding company that owns and operates regulated local gas and electric utilities in the United States.

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What they’re saying

“KeyCorp analyst S. Karp anticipates that the utilities provider will earn $1.07 per share for the quarter.”

— S. Karp, Analyst

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching for NiSource's Q1 2026 earnings report in the coming weeks to see if the company meets or exceeds the analyst projections.

The takeaway

Strong Q1 earnings from NiSource could bolster investor confidence in the utilities provider and its growth prospects, potentially driving up the company's stock price. The analyst projections suggest NiSource is performing well despite broader economic conditions.