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NiSource Inc (NI) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

Q: Where is NI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

NI last traded at $44.57 (-0.40% on volume of 7,478,238 shares), positioning the stock +7.53% above its 50-day simple moving average ($41.45) and -0.73% below its 200-day simple moving average ($44.90). Across its 52-week range of $38.42 to $49.21, NI sits at the 57.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 69.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.6% ($42.97 to $46.17).

Q: Are NI insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies NI leadership and institutional positioning as: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING.

$44.57 -0.40% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.45

NiSource Inc (NI) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 51/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $21.38B

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As of 2026-11-03, NiSource Inc (NYSE: NI) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $44.57 (-0.40% 1D, market cap $21.38B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, NI ranks #56 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Utilities sector (Power Generation), NI carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 8.8%. By comparison, CMS (CMS Energy Corporation) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 20.4x, ROIC 5.2%, cap $21.99B) and EVRG (Evergy Inc.) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E 23.0x, ROIC 5.2%, cap $19.81B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AEE leads on earnings multiple (19.3x) while NI leads on capital efficiency (8.8% ROIC).

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Per NI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001111711), NiSource Inc generated $6.52B in revenue (+23.5% YoY), $929.5M in net income, and -$420.0M in free cash flow against $35.86B in total assets and $8.39B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.45 (-0.26%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 9/20 (D) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 51/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 49.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.1% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for NI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.6%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (51/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY NI SCORES 51/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (27% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±3.6% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (24% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.05 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (69.9) create a -13 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$41.26+4.2% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$42.99+2% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$43.87+1.6% Next Q

Current

Grade D$44.57-1.3% Hist 90D α

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While NI currently carries a cautious 51/100 (D) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($41.45) and Max Pain ($46.80) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $51.67.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “NI Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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NI Smart-Money Thermometer: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

Wide-Open SEC Form 4, 13F & Congressional Disclosure Ledger (NI)

No recent open-market Form 4 cluster sales or emergency dumps flagged on NI. Visit the Global 13F & Congressional Whale Ledger for cross-market smart-money filings.

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NI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -7.30%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-11-03O $44.75H $44.75L $44.57C $44.57VOL 7.48M

RES: $45.03SUP: $36.51SMA50: $41.45SMA200: $44.90

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

16.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +23.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Utilities Rank #56 of 117 ⚔️ CMS vs NI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Utilities Peer Comparison (NI vs. CMS, EVRG, LNT, AEE)

Industry: Power Generation (18 Tracked Issuers)

Across 117 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, NiSource Inc (NI) ranks #56 by composite RQD confidence (51/100, grade D) and #31 by equity capitalization ($21.38B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AEE leads on earnings valuation at 19.3x trailing P/E, while NI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.8% ROIC and — gross margin. LNT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 63/100 (C) compared with NI at 51/100 (D).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
NI ACTIVE NiSource Inc	D	51/100	23.1x	—	8.8%	-0.40%	$21.38B	Benchmark Subject
CMS CMS Energy Corporation	C-	60/100	20.4x	—	5.2%	+0.83%	$21.99B	/cms-vs-ni →
EVRG Evergy Inc.	D	48/100	23.0x	—	5.2%	+0.61%	$19.81B	/evrg-vs-ni →
LNT Alliant Energy Corporation	C	63/100	22.6x	85.7%	4.6%	+2.15%	$18.58B	/lnt-vs-ni →
AEE Ameren Corporation	D	48/100	19.3x	—	5.1%	+0.30%	$30.60B	/aee-vs-ni →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001111711

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), NiSource Inc (NI) reported GAAP revenue of $6.52B (+23.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.28B , and +22.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $929.5M, operating cash flow of $2.36B, and free cash flow of -$420.0M (+49.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, NI closed FY2025 with $35.86B in total assets against $8.39B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.05, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$6.52B	$929.5M	$2.36B	-$420.0M	$35.86B	$8.39B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$5.28B	$760.4M	$1.78B	-$832.5M	$31.79B	$7.44B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$5.35B	$714.3M	$1.94B	$1.69B	$11.81B	$2.76B

3. NI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is NI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does NI compare to CMS and EVRG in the Utilities sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NI?

Where is NI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

NI last traded at $44.57 (-0.40% on volume of 7,478,238 shares), positioning the stock +7.53% above its 50-day simple moving average ($41.45) and -0.73% below its 200-day simple moving average ($44.90). Across its 52-week range of $38.42 to $49.21, NI sits at the 57.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 69.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.6% ($42.97 to $46.17).

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Are NI insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies NI leadership and institutional positioning as: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING.

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NI Core Snapshot

Market Cap $21.38B

Trailing / Fwd P/E 23.1x / 19.4x

Gross Profit Margin —

Return on Capital (ROIC) 8.8%

Free Cash Flow Yield -1.96%

12M Base Price Target $43.17

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NiSource gains on 20-year Microsoft energy agreement for 1,100 MW (NI:NYSE)

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NI — NiSource Inc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:13:28Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, NiSource Inc scores 50 out of 100, a D grade, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars break down as follows: the Fundamental Cash Engine scores 9 out of 20 (ROIC 8.8%; FCF yield -1.96%), indicating weak free-cash generation relative to the earnings profile; Whale 13F Flow scores 13 out of 20 for institutional accumulation and options positioning, the strongest pillar; Insider Conviction scores 9 out of 20 based on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow; Macro Regime Fit scores 7 out of 20 (Beta 0.75; sector sensitivity), the weakest pillar; and Forensic Balance Sheet scores 12 out of 20 (Altman Z 1.05; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.76).

For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on the 13F accumulation signal and the balance sheet's Piotroski reading, which is relatively solid. The valuation tradeoff is that the stock trades at a trailing P/E of 23.1 against a forward P/E of 19.4, and an EV/EBITDA of 6.8, while free cash flow is negative per the SEC financials and market data. The low beta of 0.75 is a defensive characteristic, but the Macro Regime Fit pillar signals limited alignment with the current regime. The Altman Z of 1.05 sits in a low range and warrants caution regarding financial distress risk. These are analytical observations drawn from the rating, not a recommendation.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
$44.75	$21.47B	23.1	19.4	6.8	1.94	2.47%	0.75	$38.42 - $49.21	8.8%

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$6522.8M	$1835.3M	$929.5M	N/A	$-420.0M	$110.1M	$8390.9M
FY 2024	$5282.9M	$1455.5M	$760.4M	N/A	$-832.5M	$156.6M	$7438.4M
FY 2023	$5347.8M	$1295.5M	$714.3M	N/A	$1694.4M	N/A	$2762.6M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $5347.8M in FY 2023 to $6522.8M in FY 2025, and operating income rose from $1295.5M to $1835.3M over the same span. Per the market data, the operating margin is 28.1% and the net margin is 14.3%, while the gross margin is reported as 0%. ROIC is 8.8% per the market data and the Roarable RQD rating. Per the forensic balance-sheet pillar, the Altman Z-Score is 1.05, the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.76. Reported debt grew from $2762.6M in FY 2023 to $8390.9M in FY 2025, while FCF was negative in both FY 2024 and FY 2025.

Open Questions

What were the reported EPS figures for FY 2023 through FY 2025, which the financials list as N/A?
What drove the negative free cash flow in FY 2024 and FY 2025 despite rising operating income?
What is the composition of the increase in reported debt from $2762.6M to $8390.9M, and how is it allocated?
What were the actual results and guidance in the Q3 earnings report referenced in the news wire?
What is the specific financial impact of the Microsoft 1,100 MW agreement on revenue and capital expenditure?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is NI (D • RQD 50/100) a Buy at $44.75?

Welcome to the NI (NiSource Inc) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 50/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Power Generation. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $36.70 (-18.0%)

Spot @ $44.75

Pump the brakes on NI — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on NI, but look at what you are paying: 23.1x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless NiSource Inc expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $51.91 (+16.0%)

Spot @ $44.75

NI cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on NI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Power Generation and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $44.75 (52-wk range $38.42 - $49.21), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.