Eversource Energy·Utilities

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) has pulled back sharply in recent weeks, falling 11.51% over the past month to $67.44, even as the stock holds a 11.84% gain over the past year.

Eversource Energy is rated a Buy, offering a 4.7% yield and compelling valuation after divesting non-core assets. ES expects sustainable 5.5% annual EPS and dividend growth supported by $26.5B in regulated infrastructure investments through 2030. Valuation models indicate ES trades at a 20–25% discount to fair value, with projected 14–16% annual total returns over five years.

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HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following today's proposed final decision by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to approve the proposed sale of the Aquarion Water Company to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) issued the statement below from Eversource Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer John Moreira. Today's proposed final decision in the Aquarion case is a constructive development.

Eversource Energy reaffirms its "Buy" rating, supported by a $26.5 billion five-year capex plan and robust financials. ES targets 5%–7% annual non-GAAP EPS growth, underpinned by an 8.3% rate base CAGR and constructive regulatory outcomes. Shares trade at a 9% discount to fair value ($83), offering 14% upside potential by end-2026 and a 4.2% forward yield.

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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 operates regulated water utilities that provide water services to approximately 226,000 customers. It serves 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 Energy is based in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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