Eversource Energy
About: Eversource Energy is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide rate-regulated electric and gas distribution service to more than 4 million customers in the Northeast US. The company plans to sell its water utility, Aquarion, in 2025. Eversource expanded its service territories with acquisitions of NStar (2012), Aquarion (2017), and Columbia Gas (2020). In 2024 Eversource exited its 50% partnership with European utility Orsted to develop 2 gigawatts of offshore wind projects in the Northeast US. The company exited most of its unregulated businesses in 2006.
Employees: 10,680
0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
119% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $18.8M | Put options by funds: $8.61M
20% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q3] → 6 (+1) [Q4]
18% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 111 | Existing positions closed: 94
12% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 316 | Existing positions reduced: 282
0.5% more ownership
Funds ownership: 82.18% [Q3] → 82.68% (+0.5%) [Q4]
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 847 [Q3] → 850 (+3) [Q4]
13% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $19.9B [Q3] → $17.4B (-$2.54B) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$55
8%
downside
Avg. target
$65
9%
upside
High target
$75
26%
upside
4 analyst ratings
1 positive
25%
1 neutral
25%
2 negative
50%
BMO Capital James Thalacker 78% 1-year accuracy 59 / 76 met price target | 21%upside $72 | Market Perform Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
JP Morgan Jeremy Tonet 63% 1-year accuracy 25 / 40 met price target | 2%downside $58 | Underweight Downgraded | 10 Apr 2025 |
Scotiabank Andrew Weisel 84% 1-year accuracy 21 / 25 met price target | 8%downside $55 | Sector Underperform Maintained | 13 Feb 2025 |
Wells Fargo Neil Kalton 59% 1-year accuracy 29 / 49 met price target | 26%upside $75 | Overweight Maintained | 13 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 9 articles about ES published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
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Neutral
Business Wire
1 day ago
Eversource Energy Collaborates with MathWorks to Incorporate Renewable Energy Sources into System Planning Process Using Probabilistic Load Flow Automation
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MathWorks provides probabilistic load flow capabilities to enhance system planning solutions for Eversource Energy.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Eversource Energy to Release Q1 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
ES' first-quarter 2025 results are expected to benefit from new rates, increased transmission investments, and lower operation and maintenance expenses.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 days ago
Eversource Named One of America's Climate Leaders for 2025 by USA TODAY
HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the third year in a row, Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) has been recognized by USA TODAY and Statista Inc. as one of America's Climate Leaders for 2025. Ranked #1 among energy companies and utilities nationwide for the highest core emissions reduction year-over-year and ranked #146 overall, this recognition highlights Eversource's continued achievements in prioritizing sustainability and environmental stewardship across its operations. “We're honored.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Eversource Energy (ES) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
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Positive
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2 weeks ago
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Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Eversource Energy Schedules Webcast to Discuss First Quarter Results
HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eversource Energy will webcast a conference call with financial analysts on Friday, May 2, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, at which senior management will review the company's financial performance through the first quarter of 2025. This listen-only, live audio presentation will be accessible from the Investors section of the Eversource website. Investors and analysts wishing to participate in the Q&A session of the call and access the even.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Eversource Receives VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer Award for 2025
HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As a testament to its unwavering commitment to making veterans a priority in the workplace, Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) has again been recognized by VETS Indexes as one of the nation's top veteran employers for 2025. Honored with the 3 Star Employer Award, the distinction highlights the energy company's continued achievements in recruiting, hiring, developing and supporting both veterans and the military-connected community. “We're honored to again rec.
Positive
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