

HARTFORD, Conn. and BOSTON, Sept.

Eversource Energy maintains a Buy rating, supported by a robust $26.5B capex plan, strong cash flow, and investment-grade balance sheet. ES targets 5%-7% annual non-GAAP EPS growth, with a rebound expected post-2026 and a 4.5% forward dividend yield above the sector median. Recent Aquarion Water sales and Moody's outlook upgrade further strengthen ES's risk profile and credit metrics, supporting capital allocation plans.

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

ES' $26.5B investment plan through 2030 targets grid upgrades, transmission growth and a stronger regulated rate base to support earnings.

ES' Q2 earnings fall short as rising costs pressured profits, even as revenues grow and 2026 guidance and investment plans hold firm.

Eversource Energy NYSE: ES reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $0.14 per share, down from $0.96 per share a year earlier, as the company recorded charges tied to the completed sale of Aquarion Water Company and its remaining offshore-wind-related contingent liability.

Eversource Energy (ES) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Eversource Energy (ES) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.88 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.96 per share a year ago.