Eversource Energy (ES)

In the past six months, Eversource Energy's stock has experienced several movements and events. As of July 18, 2025, the closing share price was $65.41, up 0.88% from the previous day, with a 14.80% increase over the past six months. Eversource Energy reported a strong Q1 2025, with operating revenues increasing 24% to $4.12 billion, and maintained its full-year guidance of $4.67-$4.82 for 2025. Eversource has been streamlining its operations by divesting its interests in offshore wind assets and is in the process of divesting its water assets. The company's stock has been trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages since early May 2025, and BofA Securities raised its price target on Eversource Energy to $67.00 from $62.00 on July 21, 2025. The company's Q4 2024 EPS of $1.01 beat analyst expectations, and full-year GAAP EPS of $2.27 in 2024 was a significant improvement from a loss in 2023.

Demand for Eversource Energy's products and services exhibits seasonality, particularly influenced by weather conditions. The company's Q1 2025 revenue growth was partly attributed to seasonal demand that is characteristic of colder conditions. Eversource has submitted a proposal for a seasonal heat pump rate, which would offer lower rates during the winter when electric usage is typically greatest for heat pump customers.

Eversource Energy is a publicly traded utility holding company in the Utility sector, providing retail electricity, natural gas, and water services to approximately 4 million customers across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The company operates through Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution segments. Eversource Energy is actively investing in modernizing its infrastructure and renewable energy projects, with a commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Eversource Energy has a strong presence in the New England region of the United States, serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Its electric service covers 157 towns in Connecticut, 159 towns in Massachusetts, and 206 towns in New Hampshire. Its natural gas service extends to 85 towns in Connecticut and 121 towns in Massachusetts. The water distribution segment serves 73 towns and cities across these three states.

Eversource Energy has maintained a strong brand reputation in the past year, particularly in sustainability and corporate responsibility. Eversource Energy was recognized by Barron's as one of America's 100 Most Sustainable Companies and as the #1 energy company in Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2023. In April 2025, Eversource was recognized as the #1 U.S. utility on TIME's List of World's Best Companies for 2024. Potential negative impacts on reputation may arise from the performance of outsourced business functions and strict regulations regarding emissions, pollution, and waste management.

Eversource Energy's ownership is heavily dominated by institutional investors, holding approximately 86% of the company's stock as of July 4, 2025. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp. Individual investors hold between 14% and 20% of the company's shares, while insiders own less than 1%.