Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

NiSource Compensation and benefits increased by 111.4% to $55.80M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 26.1%, from $75.50M to $55.80M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 17.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.

Detailed definition

Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.

Metric ID: compensation_and_benefits

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$6.08M$6.08M$6.08M$6.23M$6.23M$6.23M$6.23M$8.38M$8.38M$8.38M$8.38M$60.70M$41.70M$1.10M$75.50M$63.10M$26.40M$55.80M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+2.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+34.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+624.8%-31.3%-97.4%>999%-16.4%-58.2%+111.4%
YoY Change+2.5%+2.5%+2.5%+34.5%+34.5%+34.5%+34.5%+624.8%+397.9%-86.9%+24.4%+51.3%>999%-26.1%
Range$1.10M$75.50M
CAGR+68.5%
Avg YoY Growth+245.1%
Median YoY Growth+34.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NiSource's compensation and benefits?
NiSource (NI) reported compensation and benefits of $55.80M in Q1 2026.
How has NiSource's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
NiSource's compensation and benefits decreased by 26.1% year-over-year, from $75.50M to $55.80M.
What is the long-term trend for NiSource's compensation and benefits?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), NiSource's compensation and benefits has grown at a 17.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24.30M to $33.50M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.