Eversource Energy (ES)

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Eversource Energy (ES) is up 6.5% since the beginning of the year. At $70 per share, ES is trading 8.2% below its 52-week high of $76. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ES shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,086.

Eversource Energy (ES) has returned 6.49% so far this year and 17.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ES has returned 5.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 29, 1984, ES's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Oct 1997 with a return of +18.7%, while the worst month was Mar 1997 at -24.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ES closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +14.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -13.2%.

Eversource Energy has an annualized alpha of 3.41%, beta of 0.52, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 29, 1984.

• This stock participated in 47.49% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 46.96% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.52 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.17 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ES ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Eversource Energy provided a 4.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.08 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 17 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Eversource Energy. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Eversource Energy. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Eversource Energy was 73.04%, occurring on Apr 4, 1997. Recovery took 2397 trading sessions.

The current Eversource Energy drawdown is 11.51%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Eversource Energy over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Eversource Energy is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.