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Eversource Energy (ES) Dividend

25 yrs growth

Eversource Energy · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric · quarterly payer

$71.70

Fairly valued · +5% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Eversource Energy (ES) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.7880 per share, or $3.15 a year, a 4.47% yield at its $71.70 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in March, June, September and December. It has raised its dividend 25 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

4.47%

Annual Dividend

$3.15

Payout Ratio

65%

5-Yr Growth

5.8%

Ex-Date

Sep 21, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ES's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Eversource Energy (ES) has a forward dividend yield of 4.47%, based on an annual dividend of $3.15 per share and a share price of $71.70.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, ES's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (82 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Eversource Energy (ES) has raised its dividend for 25 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026, which makes it a Dividend Aristocrat by the 25-year definition.
  • ES last cut its regular dividend in 2000.
  • ES's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 21, 2026, for a dividend of $0.79 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, ES pays out 65% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • ES's dividend has grown at an average rate of 5.8% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, ES's 4.47% yield is 17% above its five-year average yield of 3.81%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ES is $75.12 per share, 5% above the $71.70 share price, so ES screens as fairly valued.
  • Eversource Energy (ES) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Eversource Energy (ES) has raised its regular dividend 31 times and cut it 1 time across the 159 payments on record since 1973. Its most recent change was a 4.6% increase to $0.788 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 5, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Aug 28, 1996.
  • Eversource Energy (ES) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in February in 3 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 4.6%, was declared on Jan 27, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "ES Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ES

Is ES a good dividend stock?

Yes

Eversource Energy (ES) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.47% ($3.15/yr), with 25 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 25 consecutive years of growth
  • Strong 5.8% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2000
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.47%
Payout Ratio
65%
Annual Dividend
$3.15
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 21, 2026
Years of Growth
25
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.66
Market Cap
$27.0B
P/E Ratio
18.6
5-Yr Total Return
-17%
52-Week Range
$62.72 – $76.57
Dividend Safety
A · 82/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2000)

ES dividend raises and cuts

Eversource Energy (ES) has raised its regular dividend 31 times and cut it 1 time across the 159 payments on record since 1973. Its most recent change was a 4.6% increase to $0.788 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 5, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Aug 28, 1996.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 5, 2026Raise$0.753 → $0.788+4.6%
Mar 4, 2025Raise$0.715 → $0.753+5.3%
Mar 4, 2024Raise$0.675 → $0.715+5.9%
Mar 1, 2023Raise$0.638 → $0.675+5.8%
Mar 2, 2022Raise$0.603 → $0.638+5.8%
Mar 3, 2021Raise$0.568 → $0.603+6.2%
Mar 3, 2020Raise$0.535 → $0.568+6.2%
Mar 4, 2019Raise$0.505 → $0.535+5.9%
Mar 5, 2018Raise$0.475 → $0.505+6.3%
Feb 28, 2017Raise$0.445 → $0.475+6.7%
Feb 29, 2016Raise$0.418 → $0.445+6.5%
Feb 26, 2015Raise$0.393 → $0.418+6.4%
Show all 32 changes since 1985
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 27, 2014Raise$0.368 → $0.393+6.8%
Sep 12, 2013Raise$0.367 → $0.368+0.3%
Feb 27, 2013Raise$0.343 → $0.367+7.0%
May 30, 2012Raise$0.294 → $0.343+16.7%
Feb 28, 2012Raise$0.275 → $0.294+6.9%
Feb 25, 2011Raise$0.256 → $0.275+7.4%
Feb 25, 2010Raise$0.238 → $0.256+7.6%
Feb 25, 2009Raise$0.213 → $0.238+11.7%
Aug 27, 2008Raise$0.200 → $0.213+6.5%
Aug 29, 2007Raise$0.188 → $0.200+6.4%
Aug 30, 2006Raise$0.175 → $0.188+7.4%
Aug 30, 2005Raise$0.163 → $0.175+7.4%
Aug 30, 2004Raise$0.150 → $0.163+8.7%
Aug 27, 2003Raise$0.138 → $0.150+8.7%
Aug 28, 2002Raise$0.125 → $0.138+10.4%
Aug 29, 2001Raise$0.100 → $0.125+25.0%
Aug 28, 1996Cut$0.440 → $0.250−43.2%
Feb 23, 1987Raise$0.420 → $0.440+4.8%
Feb 24, 1986Raise$0.395 → $0.420+6.3%
Feb 25, 1985Raise$0.370 → $0.395+6.8%
Every ES payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
ES ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 21, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ES dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →ES dividend calculator100 shares pay $315.00 a year, $78.75 each quarterCalculate →ES total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ES a good dividend stock?

Yes. Eversource Energy (ES) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.47% ($3.15/yr), with 25 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is ES undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ES's fair value is about $75.12 versus a $71.70 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+5% vs. fair value).

Is ES's dividend safe?

ES has a dividend-safety grade of A (82/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 25-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2000, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is ES's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for ES is about $75.12 per share, roughly 5% above the current $71.70 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is ES a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ES screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Eversource Energy (ES) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.47% ($3.15/yr), with 25 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ES cut its dividend?

ES earns a dividend-safety grade of A (82/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2000). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ES pay a dividend?

Yes. Eversource Energy pays a quarterly dividend of about $3.15 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.47%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of ES pay?

At $3.15 per share a year, 100 shares of ES pay $315.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $78.75 each quarter. Buying them costs about $7,170 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is ES's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, ES's forward dividend yield is 4.47%, based on a $3.15 annual dividend and a $71.70 share price.

What is ES's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, ES pays $3.15 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ES's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, ES's payout ratio is 65% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has ES grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, ES has increased its dividend for 25 consecutive years.

When is the next ES ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, ES's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 21, 2026, for $0.79 per share.

Income Calculator

At $3.15 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$78.75
Annual$315.00
Monthly avg$26.25
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