Where it trades today
trading 33% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Rate sensitivity and regulatory visibility matter because the market tends to reward predictable cash generation here.
- ES is valued near its sector range at 17.6x earnings versus 16.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- ES carries a beta of 0.70, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- ES remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 11.6% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- ES is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in ES.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for ES come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Utilities so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as NEE, DUK, SO.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for ES. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as NEE, DUK, SO.
What Eversource Energy does
Eversource Energy, a public utility holding company, engages in the energy delivery business. The company operates through Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution segments. It is involved in the transmission and distribution of electricity; solar power facilities; and distribution of natural gas. The company also operates regulated water utilities that provides water services to residential, commercial, industrial, municipal and fire protection, and other customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The company was formerly known as Northeast Utilities and changed its name to Eversource Energy in April 2015. Eversource…
Employees
10,731
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Headquarters
Springfield, United States
What analysts expect
ES carries a hold consensus from 12 analysts, with an average price target of $73.58 versus $67.72 today (+8.7%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
ES generated $14.00B in trailing revenue (2.3% year over year), with a 10.4% net margin, and $811.96M of free cash flow, against $27.99B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13.55B | $11.47B | $2.99B | $1.69B | $4.56 | -$45.10M |
| 2024 | $11.90B | $9.89B | $2.71B | $811.65M | $2.27 | -$2.32B |
| 2023 | $11.91B | $10.02B | $2.40B | -$442.24M | -$1.27 | -$2.69B |
| 2022 | $12.29B | $10.42B | $2.20B | $1.40B | $4.05 | -$1.04B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in utilities
Stable, regulated sector providing electricity, gas, and water services.
The companies it competes with
ES beside the utilities names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Eversource Energy trades at $67.72, 11.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.70, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is ES a good buy right now?
Eversource Energy trades at 17.6x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 18.7% volatility.
Does ES pay dividends?
Yes, Eversource Energy offers a dividend yield of 4.57%. That is roughly $3.09 per share a year.
How volatile is ES?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 18.7% and beta of 0.70, ES is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for ES?
The average analyst price target for Eversource Energy (ES) is $73.58 based on 12 analyst estimates, about 8.7% above the current price of $67.72. The published range runs from $52.00 to $85.00.
How much revenue does ES generate?
Eversource Energy reported $14.00B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 2.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 10.4%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.