NiSource Boosts 2026-2033 EPS Growth Outlook on Data Center Deals
Event summary
- NiSource reported Q1 2026 GAAP net income of $510.7M, up from $474.8M in Q1 2025.
- Non-GAAP adjusted EPS rose to $1.06 from $0.98 year-over-year.
- Company raised its 2026-2033 EPS CAGR guidance to 9-10% from prior outlook.
- Collaborations with Alphabet and Amazon expected to deliver $1.4B in customer value.
The big picture
NiSource's strategic shift toward data center partnerships represents a pivot toward higher-growth segments within the regulated utility space. The company's raised guidance reflects confidence in its ability to monetize these relationships while maintaining core utility operations. This move comes as traditional utility companies increasingly seek alternative revenue streams to offset regulatory and operational challenges.
What we're watching
- Partnership Execution
- How NiSource will manage the $1.4B value creation from Alphabet and Amazon collaborations.
- Regulatory Dynamics
- Whether the company can maintain investment-grade credit ratings while financing data center projects.
- Growth Sustainability
- The pace at which NiSource can deliver on its raised 9-10% EPS CAGR target through 2033.
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