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ES·Eversource Energy

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$74.87
Open
$74.01
Market Cap
27.99B
52W High
$76.41
Low
$74.00
P. Close
$74.83
P/E
16.01
52W Low
$61.53
Fwd P/E
15.26
DailyIQ Est.
$73.46
Technical Score (1D)
95
BUY
News Sentiment
81
BULLISH
Eversource Energy’s sale of Aquarion for roughly $1.7 billion has immediately shifted the company into a pure‑play regulated electric and natural gas utility, cutting out non‑core assets and freeing capital for grid‑reliability projects. This concentration on regulated revenue streams is expected to tighten earnings volatility and make the company’s cash flows more predictable over the next 1–10 trading days. The infusion of capital will likely be directed toward core infrastructure upgrades, which could improve long‑term reliability and potentially reduce future regulatory risk. Analysts will be watching the upcoming Q2 2026 earnings call for updated guidance on capital expenditures and any new regulatory approvals that could affect the company’s operating environment. The transition also signals a strategic pivot that may alter how investors view ES’s risk‑reward profile, potentially making it more attractive to income‑focused portfolios. In the short term, market participants should monitor any changes in the company’s dividend policy or capital allocation plans that could reflect the new focus. Additionally, keep an eye on regulatory filings for indications of how the company is positioning itself for upcoming rate cases. Finally, any updates on grid‑reliability investments or cost‑control initiatives will be key to understanding how the pure‑play shift translates into operational performance.
Earnings Summary
Eversource Energy is a regulated utility holding company headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, delivering electricity and natural gas across several northeastern U.S. states while also operating regulated water utilities for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. With a history dating back to 1927, the company remains a key player in the regulated electric utilities sector. In the most recent quarter, Q1 2026, Eversource reported earnings per share of $1.73, beating the $1.62879 estimate, and revenue of $4.504 billion, surpassing the $4.327 billion forecast; this contrasts with Q4 2025, where EPS of $1.12 fell short of the $1.595 estimate and revenue of $3.370 billion missed the $4.077 billion projection, indicating a rebound in both profitability and top‑line performance. Over the past six quarters, the company has posted EPS growth in four out of six periods, with the most recent beat following a miss in Q4 2025, while revenue has consistently risen year‑over‑year—$4.504 billion in Q1 2026 versus $4.118 billion in Q1 2025 (≈9% growth) and $3.370 billion in Q4 2025 versus $2.971 billion in Q4 2024 (≈13% growth). These trends suggest a steady upward trajectory in earnings quality despite occasional guidance misses. Recent news highlights the completion of a $2.4 billion sale of Aquarion Water, freeing $1.7 billion in net equity that the company plans to use to pay down debt and potentially enhance dividends; UBS and Wells Fargo have both raised price targets to $79 and $76 respectively, reflecting a modest improvement in analyst sentiment. Investors should watch for any revisions to guidance in the upcoming earnings release, monitor regulatory filings from Connecticut and New England that could affect rate‑setting decisions, and keep an eye on dividend policy adjustments that may arise from the strengthened balance sheet.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.82$1.07$1.33$1.59$1.85Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.94 - -
Q1'26$1.63$1.73+6.2%
Q4'25$1.59$1.12-29.8%
Q3'25$1.15$1.19+3.6%
Q2'25$0.95$0.96+1.0%
Q1'25$1.51$1.50-0.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.6B$3.1B$3.7B$4.2B$4.8BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.1B - -
Q1'26$4.3B$4.5B+4.1%
Q4'25$4.1B$3.4B-17.3%
Q3'25 - $3.2B -
Q2'25 - $2.8B -
Q1'25 - $4.1B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

ES Stock Snapshot

ES is currently trading at $74.82, giving Eversource Energy a market cap of 27.99B and a P/E ratio of 16.0. Today's range spans $74.00–$74.87, with shares opening at $74.01 and moving down $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 95/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 81/100.

Over the past year ES has traded between $61.53 and $76.41 - the current price is +21.6% off the 52-week low and -2.1% from the high. 25 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $72.83 (range $54.00–$85.00), implying downside of -2.7%.

What ES has right now - BUY signal, 95/100 technical score, bullish sentiment at 81/100, price $74.82 (near 52-week highs) - is the profile that shows up in screens looking for Utilities growth stories with technical confirmation. (P/E: 16.0) At 27.99B in capitalization, the risk/reward of a setup like this is often better than in mega-cap peers where the same signal translates to a smaller percentage move. Range: $61.53–$76.41.

The combination of a BUY signal (95/100) and bullish news sentiment (81/100) puts ES on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 27.99B in Utilities market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $74.82 (near 52-week highs in the $61.53–$76.41 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.