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NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is a prominent energy company that serves nearly 4 million natural gas and electric customers across seven states in the United States. With local utilities such as Columbia Gas and NIPSCO under its umbrella, NiSource ensures the delivery of safe, reliable, and affordable energy every day. Headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, just 35 miles from Chicago, the company also maintains a significant corporate presence in Columbus, Ohio.
NiSource's operations span across Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Ohio, marking it as one of the largest natural gas distribution companies in the nation. The company caters to approximately 3.2 million natural gas customers and about 500,000 electric utility customers in northern Indiana. It owns over 3,000 megawatts of generation capacity, which includes coal, natural gas, and renewable energy sources.
In its commitment to energy infrastructure, NiSource proactively invests around $1.4 billion annually to enhance and maintain its systems, ensuring that it meets and surpasses customer expectations for the next century. Employing over 7,000 individuals, NiSource actively engages in the communities it serves, contributing to making them excellent places to live.
The company's strategic focus extends beyond immediate operations to sustainability and long-term improvement projects. For instance, NiSource continues to expand its renewable energy initiatives, aiming to deliver cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions to its customers.
Recent achievements include significant advancements in energy infrastructure, customer service enhancements, and new partnerships that drive innovation in the energy sector. NiSource remains committed to balancing growth with environmental stewardship, financial responsibility, and community engagement.
The board of directors of NiSource has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.265 per share.
The dividend is payable on August 20, 2024, to shareholders recorded by the close of business on July 31, 2024.
This announcement reflects NiSource's commitment to delivering shareholder value through consistent dividend payments.
NiSource Inc. announced their first-quarter 2024 results, reporting a net income of $344.3 million and adjusted EPS of $0.85, compared to $319.2 million and $0.77 in the same period of 2023. NiSource reaffirmed their 2024 adjusted EPS guidance of $1.70-1.74 and a 6-8% annual EPS growth for 2023-2028. The base capital expenditure plan for 2024-2028 is increased to $16.4 billion. The company's President and CEO, Lloyd Yates, highlighted the positive impact of employee efforts and continued investment in service reliability for customers.