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ES' second-quarter earnings and revenues increase year over year. Total operating expenses also increase during the same period.
Eversource Energy (ES) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.95 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.95 per share a year ago.
ES' second-quarter 2025 earnings are expected to have gained from increased transmission investments and advanced system planning tools.
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Eversource Energy has refocused on its core regulated utility business, divesting non-core assets for greater earnings predictability and stability. The stock offers a 4.66% dividend yield, with a 27-year history of increases, and is expected to outpace inflation through 2030. Valuation models indicate ES is trading at a 26% discount to fair value, supporting a projected 13.5%-16% annual total return over five years.
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ES targets $24.2 billion in capital upgrades by 2029, boosting grid reliability and advancing New England's clean energy shift.
I am bullish on Eversource Energy due to rising electricity demand, robust capital investments, and a strong macro environment supporting growth. Eversource's financials show recurring EPS growth, impressive cash flow improvement, and consistent dividend increases, reinforcing my optimistic outlook. Despite a weak Altman-Z score and current ratio, Eversource's strong receivables and retained earnings support its ability to meet obligations and invest in growth.