Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.12
NiSource Inc. (NI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.4%
Payout Ratio
57.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
NI Dividend Income Check
Safety
57.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
NI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$1.12
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout57.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR6.0%
5Y CAGR5.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return23.6%
5Y Total Return104.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,43510Y ago$24,14820Y ago$70,271
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
NI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
NiSource Inc. distributes 57.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NI has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.0% and 5-year CAGR of 5.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.4% dividend yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 104.3%, with dividends contributing 20.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,148 today.
NI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.16
Avg/Payment$0.2580
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 2.40% | May 20, 2026 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $0.3000 | ↑ +7.1% | 2.59% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.2800 | — | 2.66% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.2800 | — | 2.60% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.2800 | — | 2.79% | May 20, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.2800 | ↑ +5.7% | 2.86% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.2650 | — | 3.01% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.2650 | — | 3.34% | Aug 20, 2024 |
NI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
57.1% payout
Streak
12Y
5.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#7 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 CNPCenterPoint Energy, … | $27.6B | 2.1% | 54.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
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NI Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2025 | $1.12 | 5.7% | 4 | $1.95 | 57.4% | 1.74x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.06 | 6.0% | 4 | $1.62 | 65.4% | 1.53x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 6.4% | 4 | $1.48 | 67.6% | 1.48x | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $0.94 | 6.8% | 4 | $1.70 | 55.3% | 1.81x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $0.88 | 4.8% | 4 | $1.27 | 69.3% | 1.44x | 3.9% |
| 2020 | $0.84 | 5.0% | 4 | $-0.19 | — | — | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | 2.6% | 4 | $0.87 | 92.0% | 1.09x | 3.5% |
| 2018 | $0.78 | 11.4% | 4 | $-0.18 | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $0.70 | 9.4% | 4 | $0.39 | 179.5% | 0.56x | 3.1% |
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Start ComparisonNI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NI stock.
How much dividend does NI pay per share?
NiSource Inc. (NI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.12 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NI's next ex-dividend date?
NI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NI's dividend safe?
NI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +57.1% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is NI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, NiSource Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NI pay dividends?
NiSource Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.12 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NI five years ago would be worth approximately $20,435 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.