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NI vs XEL
Side-by-side comparison of NiSource Inc (NI) and Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both NI and XEL operate in Power Generation (Utilities), so they compete in similar markets.
- XEL is the larger of the two at $46.92B, about 2.4x NI ($19.78B).
- XEL has been more active in the news (11 items in the past 4 weeks vs 4 for NI).
- XEL has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 17 for NI).
NiSource Inc
NiSource Inc., an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. It provides natural gas services and transportation for residential, commercial, and industrial customers; generates, transmits, and distributes electricity; and wholesale and transmission transaction services. The company owns and operates two coal-fired electric generating stations with a capacity of 2,080 megawatts (MW); combined cycle gas turbine with a capacity of 571 MW; two gas-fired generating units with a capacity of 155 MW; and two hydroelectric generating plants with a capacity of 10 MW. It serves approximately 4 million natural gas customers in six states under the Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands; and 500,000 electricity customers in the northern part of Indiana. The company was formerly known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc. and changed its name to NiSource Inc. in April 1999. NiSource Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana.
Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company sells electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers; and natural gas to approximately 2.1 million customers. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Latest NI
- NiSource announces long-term agreement with Microsoft expected to increase customer savings and support Indiana’s economic growth
- SEC Form 8-K filed by NiSource Inc
- NiSource to Release Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on October 28
- Scotiabank initiated coverage on NiSource with a new price target
- BDC Report: $11 Billion in ‘Big Six’ Gas Pipeline Spending Drives 67% Surge in Pennsylvania Gas Utility Bills
- NiSource releases 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress to shape a more sustainable energy future
- SEC Form 8-K filed by NiSource Inc
- EVP & Grp President, Utilities Birmingham Melody sold $1,590,389 worth of shares (37,509 units at $42.40), decreasing direct ownership by 32% to 78,527 units (SEC Form 4)
- SEC Form FWP filed by NiSource Inc
- SEC Form 424B5 filed by NiSource Inc
Latest XEL
- Xcel Energy Gives Back During Its 16th Annual Day of Service
- Xcel Energy 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
- Xcel Energy, SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company and Upper Peninsula Power Company announce sale of Xcel Energy’s Michigan operations
- Director Carter Peter W was granted 404 shares, increasing direct ownership by 22% to 2,222 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Burkhart Megan D was granted 688 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 24,703 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Pardee Charles G was granted 666 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 34,643 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kampling Patricia L was granted 774 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 26,011 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Welsh Timothy A was granted 580 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 18,195 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Casey Lynn was granted 580 shares, increasing direct ownership by 1% to 44,520 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jeffco Public Schools Launches Six Electric School Buses with Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets