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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 $48.46B, about 2.2x NI ($21.88B).
- Over the past year, NI is up 16.6% and XEL is up 13.5% - NI leads by 3.1 points.
- XEL has been more active in the news (14 items in the past 4 weeks vs 4 for NI).
- XEL has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 15 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
- EVP Administration & CHRO Berman Melanie B. sold $715,200 worth of shares (15,000 units at $47.68), decreasing direct ownership by 29% to 35,990 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director and President & CEO Yates Lloyd M sold $950,066 worth of shares (19,905 units at $47.73), decreasing direct ownership by 4% to 519,557 units (SEC Form 4)
- EVP & Grp President, Utilities Birmingham Melody sold $590,425 worth of shares (12,500 units at $47.23), decreasing direct ownership by 9% to 116,036 units (SEC Form 4)
- SEC Form 8-K filed by NiSource Inc
- Director Lee Cassandra S. was granted 3,807 shares, increasing direct ownership by 15% to 28,974 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Mcavoy John was granted 3,807 shares, increasing direct ownership by 32% to 15,777 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kabat Kevin T was granted 3,807 shares, increasing direct ownership by 6% to 66,456 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Johnson William D was granted 3,807 shares, increasing direct ownership by 15% to 28,431 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Jesanis Michael E was granted 3,807 shares, increasing direct ownership by 20% to 22,482 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Henretta Deborah A was granted 3,807 shares, increasing direct ownership by 5% to 77,152 units (SEC Form 4)
Latest XEL
- Xcel Energy Powering Communities, Economies as Energy Landscape Evolves
- PowerOn Midwest Economic Impact Report Highlights Billions in Benefits for Minnesota
- Xcel Energy Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- Director Welsh Timothy A was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 15% to 17,018 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kampling Patricia L was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 10% to 24,551 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Pardee Charles G was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 7% to 33,311 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Stockfish Devin W was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 41% to 7,798 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Johnson Netha N. was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 13% to 19,340 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Hutchinson Maria Demaree was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 230% to 3,234 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Casey Lynn was granted 2,254 shares, increasing direct ownership by 6% to 43,123 units (SEC Form 4)