NYSE: ES
Eversource Energy
Utilities · Regulated Electric
Market Cap
$26.17B
52w High
$76.41
52w Low
$61.53
P/E
14.99
Volume
6.05M
Outstanding Shares
376.08M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 11.52% over the last year. Revenue grew 9.83% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 21.96% to 22.52%. Free cash flow grew 116.56% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 22.52%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 9.83% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Eversource Energy operates as a public utility holding enterprise, with its core operations centered on the provision and delivery of various energy services.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
9
Buy
16
Hold
4
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jul 30, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $0.96 · Revenue est $3.17B
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Dividends
$3.08/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 25yrAt RiskES pays a dividend with a 4.43% dividend yield, 25 consecutive years of growth, growing at 5.65% annually, covered -0.0× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
4.43%
Annual Div / Share
$3.08
5yr CAGR
+5.65%
Doubles every ~12.6yr
Payout Ratio
64.08%
At Risk
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+5.48%
5yr CAGR
+5.65%
10yr CAGR
+5.97%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$4/mo
In 5 yrs
$5/mo
In 10 yrs
$6/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$44/yr $4/mo | $58/yr+32% $5/mo | $77/yr+73% $6/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 4.43% → 7.67% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
ES has raised its dividend for 25 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 5.65% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
Dividend exceeds free cash flow
Free cash flow covers only -0.04× the dividend. The company is paying out more than it generates in cash, which is unsustainable without borrowing or asset sales.