B+
Bull case
20%
Probability
Target price
$52.50
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-01-28 · RankAlpha Sentiment AI
NI
NiSourceCNYSE / Utilities
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
Current thesis
Execution of approved rate-base projects, favorable regulatory outcomes, and steady gas volumes lead to re-rating toward the high analyst target; continued dividend support reinforces investor demand.
Posture
Mixed
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +3.9.
What can break
Adverse regulatory rulings or delayed approvals
Momentum
26
Value
52
Sentiment
61
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $46.38 · Bull $52.50 · Bear $41.00Analysis 2026-01-28; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-09 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-01-28 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment AI
Investment thesisAs of 2026-09-09
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-09
Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-09. Definitions
Supporting evidence
What
Grade C · Mixed
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $50.38
Why
Momentum26 · Δ7d -0.9
Value52 · Δ7d 0.0
Sentiment61 · Δ7d +3.9
So what
Balanced signals (Net Neutral). Wait for confirmation before sizing up.
Confirming evidence
- • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +3.9.
Contradictions & invalidation
- • Adverse regulatory rulings or delayed approvals
- • Execution or cost-overrun risks on major infrastructure projects
- • Unfavorable regulatory rulings, prolonged weak volumes or higher-than-expected capex pushing leverage could compress multiples and depress share price toward analyst lows.
Catalyst clock
2026-04-28
Q1 2026 quarterly earnings release
Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
26
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-0.9
Δ21d
+9.0
Value
52
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
0.0
Δ21d
+0.7
Sentiment
61
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+3.9
Δ21d
+2.7
Why this grade
Composite grade C. Momentum 26.5 / Value 51.6 / Sentiment 61.1
Scenario snapshot
Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-01-28. Scenario method
Most likely
B
Base case
60%
Probability
Target price
$46.38
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-01-28 · RankAlpha Sentiment AI
B-
Bear case
20%
Probability
Target price
$41.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-01-28 · RankAlpha Sentiment AI
Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-08-17
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$20.32B
Beta
0.64
Shares Out
479.56M
P/E (TTM)
22.0
P/S (TTM)
3.14
P/FCF (TTM) · Derived
-12.34
Rev YoY
+4.6%
EPS YoY
-56.3%
Gross Margin
+59.2%
Op Margin
+27.0%
Net Debt
$16.1B
Current Ratio
0.50
As of 2026-09-09 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data