Eversource Energy Announces 19th Consecutive Dividend Increase

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Eversource Energy has once again raised its quarterly cash distribution to shareholders, marking the 19th straight year of such increases. This move reinforces the utility's commitment to delivering consistent returns from its regulated operations. In a related development, the company has also issued new equity awards to senior executives, aligning management's interests with long-term shareholder value.

Shareholders of record on March 5, 2026, will receive a quarterly dividend of $0.7875 per share, payable March 31, 2026. This represents a 4.65% increase over the previous payout. Based on the recent closing share price of $69.13, the new annualized dividend of $3.15 translates to a forward yield of approximately 4.5%.

This latest hike continues a nearly two-decade-long pattern of annual dividend growth, a key feature for income-focused investors.

Executive Compensation Aligned with Performance

Alongside the dividend announcement, recent regulatory filings show new stock-based awards granted to top management. On January 27, several executives, including Executive Vice President James W. Hunt III, received allocations of Restricted Share Units (RSUs) and performance-contingent shares.

Hunt was granted 4,349 RSUs, increasing his direct holdings to over 40,000 shares. These awards are subject to a specific vesting schedule that commences in February 2027. Market observers typically view such equity compensation plans as a mechanism to tie executive rewards directly to the company's sustained financial performance and stock appreciation.

Market Context and Upcoming Catalysts

Eversource Energy shares currently trade at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 19.3. While institutional investors displayed mixed activity in Q4 2025, adjusting their positions, the market's focus is now on fundamental business results.

The company's next earnings report, due in mid-February 2026, will be closely watched. Investors will assess whether Eversource can build upon its positive Q3 2025 performance, where it reported an adjusted EPS of $1.19, surpassing market expectations.