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NiSource (NI) Down 1.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for NiSource (NI - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 1.6% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is NiSource due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

It turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.

The consensus estimate has shifted -8.7% due to these changes.

VGM Scores

Currently, NiSource has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of this revision indicates a downward shift. Notably, NiSource has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

NiSource is part of the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry. Over the past month, IdaCorp (IDA - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 1.1%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.

IdaCorp reported revenues of $432.46 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -3.7%. EPS of $1.10 for the same period compares with $0.95 a year ago.

IdaCorp is expected to post earnings of $1.69 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -1.2%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.2%.

IdaCorp has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.


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