NiSource posts Q3 2026 EPS beat, narrows guidance and unveils $40 billion capital plan with Microsoft data‑center deal

NiSource reported third‑quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $0.27, topping analyst estimates. The utility narrowed its full‑year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to the upper half of its $2.02‑$2.07 range and added 2027 guidance of $2.22‑$2.30. It also announced a $40.0 billion seven‑year capital plan and a long‑term agreement with Microsoft to supply electricity for a large data‑center portfolio.

The company says the tighter guidance reflects stronger operating results and the expanded capital plan, together with the Microsoft partnership, is expected to support 10%‑11% annual adjusted EPS growth through 2033 (source).

  • 1Adjusted EPS for Q3 2026 was $0.27 per diluted share (source).
  • 2GAAP net income for Q3 2026 was $129.5 million (source).
  • 32026 adjusted EPS guidance was narrowed to the upper half of $2.02‑$2.07 (source).
  • 42027 adjusted EPS guidance was set at $2.22‑$2.30 (source).
  • 5The seven‑year capital plan totals $40.0 billion, covering 2027‑2033 (source).
  • Revenue figure differs: $1.35 billion (source) vs $1.38 billion (source).
  • Microsoft data‑center capacity differs: 788 MW (source) vs 1,100 MW (source).

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