NI Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

NI has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 1.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.62%
Payout Ratio 58.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.21%
Consistency Lifetime 93.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.37%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 62.94%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BIP 17,223 M 5.03% 7.77%
ACE 5,822 M 4.66% 6.25%
AVA 3,401 M 5.02% 5.32%
NWE 4,320 M 4.42% 6.52%
NGG 86,963 M 4.30% 6.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
VIE 29,480 M 20.01% 94.9%
CNP 27,828 M 7.87% 94.9%
WEC 36,371 M 7.13% 98.3%
AEE 30,199 M 6.59% 96.5%
BIP 17,223 M 6.05% 98.3%
NI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 2026-05-20 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.62%
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% N/A
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. (NI) is a regulated utility holding company providing natural gas and electric services across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. The company manages two primary segments: Columbia Operations, focusing on gas distribution across five states, and NIPSCO Operations, which provides both electric and gas services to northern Indiana.

What is the Dividend Yield of NI?

As of May 2026, NI's dividend yield is 2.62%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.16 USD by the current share price of 46.30.

Does NI pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, NI paid a dividend of 1.16 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 4 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 2.64%.

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 currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for NiSource (NI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

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 5.37%. If you bought NI's shares at 21.59 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.37% 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 2.62% 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 58.6%. 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 62.94%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NI Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in NI's Outstanding Shares?

NiSource's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.07% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 95.6%). Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

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 0%
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%
2026 480,900,000 +1.35%

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: 2026-05-13 02:37 UTC