Nisource Soars on 250M Buyback and Asset Optimization as 210M Volume Ranks 462nd

Nisource (NI) closed with a 1.95% gain on Sept. 24, 2025, with a trading volume of $210 million, ranking 462nd among U.S. equities. The move followed a regulatory filing disclosing the company’s engagement in a long-term asset optimization initiative, which analysts noted could enhance operational efficiency and reduce overhead costs.

Separate updates highlighted the company’s recent approval of a $250 million share repurchase program, signaling management’s confidence in the stock’s valuation. The buyback authorization, announced alongside quarterly earnings, aims to return capital to shareholders and offset dilution from ongoing infrastructure projects.

Market participants also observed increased institutional interest in the stock, with a notable rise in options activity ahead of the earnings release. While short-term volatility remains tied to broader energy sector dynamics, the firm’s strategic focus on cost rationalization and capital deployment has drawn attention from value-oriented investors.

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