NiSource to Release Q1 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know

NiSource NI is scheduled to release first-quarter 2025 results on May 7, before market open. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 4.3% in the last reported quarter. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.Major Factors That Might Have Impacted NI's Q1 PerformanceNorthern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (“NIPSCO”), a subsidiary of NiSource, completed the Dunns Bridge II solar and storage project, which went online in January 2025. The project has a generation capacity of 435 megawatts, which is likely to have boosted the quarterly bottom line.Columbia Gas of Virginia and Columbia Gas of Kentucky’s new rates became effective in January 2025. This is expected to have positively impacted NiSource’s top line in the to-be-reported quarter.The company’s revenues are also likely to have benefited from the new electric and gas rates that were implemented during the fourth quarter in its service territories.The bottom line is expected to have gained from increased investments, capital programs, and flat operation and maintenance expenses.However, higher depreciation and amortization expenses might have offset some of these positives in the first quarter.Q1 Expectations for NIThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 90 cents per share, implying a year-over-year increase of 5.9%.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pinned at $1.86 billion, indicating an increase of 8.9% from the year-ago reported number.What Our Quantitative Model PredictsOur proven model does not predict an earnings beat for NiSource this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you will see below. NiSource, Inc Price and EPS Surprise NiSource, Inc price-eps-surprise | NiSource, Inc QuoteEarnings ESP: The company’s Earnings ESP is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Zacks Rank: Currently, NiSource carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Stocks to ConsiderInvestors may consider the following players from the same sector, as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.American Electric Power AEP is likely to come up with an earnings beat when it reports first-quarter results on May 6. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.54% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present.AEP’s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate is 6.43%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pinned at $1.39 per share, which implies a year-over-year increase of 9.5%.Alliant Energy LNT is likely to come up with an earnings beat when it reports first-quarter results on May 8. It has an Earnings ESP of +9.88% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present.LNT’s long-term earnings growth rate is 6.73%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pinned at 57 cents per share, which implies a year-over-year decrease of 8.1%.MDU Resources Group MDU is likely to come up with an earnings beat when it reports first-quarter results on May 8. It has an Earnings ESP of +8.33% and a Zacks Rank #1 at present.MDU’s long-term earnings growth rate is 6.46%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings is pinned at 36 cents per share. Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NiSource, Inc (NI): Free Stock Analysis Report American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP): Free Stock Analysis Report Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT): Free Stock Analysis Report MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks