NI Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

NI has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 1.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.72%
Payout Ratio 60.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.21%
Consistency Lifetime 93.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.05%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 65.18%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 16.8%
Total Return 5y: 122.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VIE 26,568 M 4.61% 16.9%
BIP 16,544 M 5.03% 6.22%
ACE 5,343 M 4.66% 6.52%
NGG 81,589 M 4.30% 7.13%
AVA 3,156 M 5.02% 5.17%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VIE 26,568 M 20.0% 94.9%
CNP 27,488 M 7.87% 94.9%
WEC 36,811 M 7.13% 98.3%
AEE 29,318 M 6.59% 96.5%
BIP 16,544 M 6.05% 98.3%

NI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 2026-05-20 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2026-02-03 2026-02-03 2026-02-20 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% 0.69%
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-20 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.66%
2025-07-31 2025-07-31 2025-08-20 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.67%
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-20 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.71%
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-20 Quarterly 0.28 5.7% 0.76%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-20 Quarterly 0.265 0% 0.76%
2024-07-31 2024-07-31 2024-08-20 Quarterly 0.265 0% 0.85%
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-05-20 Quarterly 0.265 0% 0.95%
2024-02-02 2024-02-05 2024-02-20 Quarterly 0.265 6% 1.03%
2023-10-30 2023-10-31 2023-11-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1%
2023-07-28 2023-07-31 2023-08-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.89%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-05-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.89%
2023-02-06 2023-02-07 2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.25 6.4% 0.93%
2022-10-28 2022-10-31 2022-11-18 Quarterly 0.235 0% 0.93%
2022-07-28 2022-07-29 2022-08-19 Quarterly 0.235 0% 0.8%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-20 Quarterly 0.235 0% 0.78%
2022-02-07 2022-02-08 2022-02-18 Quarterly 0.235 6.8% 0.81%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-19 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.89%
2021-07-29 2021-07-30 2021-08-20 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.87%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-05-20 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.86%
2021-02-08 2021-02-09 2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% N/A
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-20 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2020-04-29 2020-04-30 2020-05-20 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2020-02-10 2020-02-11 2020-02-20 Quarterly 0.21 5% N/A
2019-10-30 2019-10-31 2019-11-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-07-30 2019-07-31 2019-08-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-04-29 2019-04-30 2019-05-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-02-08 2019-02-11 2019-02-20 Quarterly 0.2 2.6% N/A
2018-10-30 2018-10-31 2018-11-20 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2018-07-30 2018-07-31 2018-08-20 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-18 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-02-20 Quarterly 0.195 11.4% N/A
2017-10-30 2017-10-31 2017-11-20 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-07-27 2017-07-31 2017-08-18 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-04-26 2017-04-28 2017-05-19 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-17 Quarterly 0.175 6.1% N/A
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.165 6.5% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-02-19 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-20 Quarterly 0.155 -40.4% N/A
2015-04-28 2015-04-30 2015-05-20 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2015-02-05 2015-02-09 2015-02-20 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2014-10-29 2014-10-31 2014-11-20 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2014-07-29 2014-07-31 2014-08-20 Quarterly 0.26 4% N/A
2014-04-28 2014-04-30 2014-05-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-02-06 2014-02-10 2014-02-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

NI Dividend FAQ

NiSource Inc. is a regulated utility operating natural gas and electric services in the United States. The company functions through two segments: Columbia Operations and NIPSCO Operations.

What is the Dividend Yield of NI?

As of March 2026, NI`s dividend yield is 2.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.44 USD by the current share price of 45.44.

Does NI pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, NI paid a dividend of 1.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-30 and the payout was 0.3 USD.

How often does NI pay dividends?

NI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NI has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-30.

NI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NI for the next payments are between 0.298 (-0.7%) and 0.316 (+5.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.69%.

Will NI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for NiSource (NI) is 2026-04-30.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for NiSource (NI) is 2026-04-30.

What is the Dividend Growth of NI?

NI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.21% per year.
Strong growth: NI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NI?

NI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.05%. If you bought NI's shares at 20.44 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.05% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NI?

NI Payout Consistency is 93.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: NiSource has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NI have a good Dividend Yield?

NI`s 2.72% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NI is 60.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NI?

NI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.18%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NI's Outstanding Shares?

NiSource's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.77% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has NI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 2, 2015 with a ratio of 2545:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2.54 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 142,100,000
1986 146,258,000 +2.93%
1987 146,418,000 +0.11%
1988 146,564,000 +0.1%
1989 142,142,900 -3.02%
1990 137,222,200 -3.46%
1991 128,947,400 -6.03%
1992 133,333,300 +3.4%
1993 132,500,000 -0.62%
1994 125,909,100 -4.97%
1995 127,142,900 +0.98%
1996 122,857,100 -3.37%
1997 123,793,100 +0.76%
1998 119,722,200 -3.29%
1999 127,272,700 +6.31%
2000 120,559,000 -5.28%
2001 205,500,000 +70.46%
2002 253,800,000 +23.5%
2003 262,300,000 +3.35%
2004 270,300,000 +3.05%
2005 272,300,000 +0.74%
2006 273,600,000 +0.48%
2007 273,900,000 +0.11%
2008 274,200,000 +0.11%
2009 276,900,000 +0.98%
2010 279,300,000 +0.87%
2011 282,900,000 +1.29%
2012 311,100,000 +9.97%
2013 314,200,000 +1%
2014 316,600,000 +0.76%
2015 321,100,000 +1.42%
2016 323,700,000 +0.81%
2017 338,000,000 +4.42%
2018 373,400,000 +10.47%
2019 383,100,000 +2.6%
2020 383,800,000 +0.18%
2021 430,300,000 +12.12%
2022 444,900,000 +3.39%
2023 449,300,000 +0.99%
2024 469,900,000 +4.58%
2025 474,500,000 +0.98%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-23 02:15