NI Dividend History & Yield
NiSource Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 20, 2026 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Declared |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 (in 143 days) | Feb 13, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 2, 2027 (in 235 days) | May 16, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 (in 327 days) | Aug 16, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.20 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,000 | $41,900 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,000 | $209,500 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,000 | $419,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.86%. $10,000 in NI would currently pay about $286 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | — | $0.30 | +7.1% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.28 | +5.7% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | — | $0.265 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | — | $0.265 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | — | $0.265 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2024 | — | $0.265 | +6.0% |
| Oct 30, 2023 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2023 | — | $0.25 | +6.4% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | — | $0.235 | +0.0% |
| Feb 7, 2022 | — | $0.235 | +6.8% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 8, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +4.8% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
NI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Raised 7.1% | $0.28 | $0.30 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
NI scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About NiSource Inc.
NiSource Inc., an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Columbia Operations and NIPSCO Operations. The company provides natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers through approximately 37,300 miles of distribution main pipeline and the associated individual customer service lines; and 310 miles of transmission main pipeline in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas. First dividend on our records: Oct 25, 1984. 161 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NI dividend FAQ
When is NI's next ex-dividend date?
NI's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.30 per share, expected on Nov 20, 2026.
How often does NI pay dividends?
NI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.30 per share with an ex-date of Jul 31, 2026.
What is NI's dividend yield?
NI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.82%, based on $1.18 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $41.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.20 per share, is 2.86%.
How much does NI pay per share?
NI pays about $0.30 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $120.00 a year.
Has NI grown or cut its dividend?
NI has raised its annual dividend for 14 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.3% a year (+6.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of NI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.86%, you would need about 1,000 shares of NI (roughly $41,900 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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