Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.80
Eversource Energy (ES) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.7%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
26 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
26 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.7%
Trailing DPS$2.80
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak26 years
3Y CAGR5.7%
5Y CAGR5.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return25.7%
5Y Total Return11.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,11610Y ago$18,38820Y ago$56,629
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Eversource Energy distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ES has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.7% and 5-year CAGR of 5.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ES returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.7% dividend yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 11.2%, with dividends contributing 16.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,388 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$13.71
Avg/Payment$0.6857
Latest Change+4.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026Latest | $0.7875 | ↑ +4.7% | 4.00% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.7525 | — | 4.47% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.7525 | — | 4.39% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.7525 | — | 4.71% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $0.7525 | ↑ +5.2% | 4.85% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.7150 | — | 5.09% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.7150 | — | 4.24% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.7150 | — | 4.59% | Jun 28, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Electric and gas combination utilities
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.7%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
26Y
5.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st ESEversource Energy | $28.6B | 3.7% | 1.2% | 26 | Sustainable |
XELXcel Energy Inc. | $49.3B | 2.5% | 60.7% | 16 | Watch |
ETREntergy Corporation | $48.5B | 2.2% | 60.6% | 11 | Watch |
PEGPublic Service Enter… | $42.9B | 2.2% | 44.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $38.1B | 3.0% | 73.7% | 23 | Watch |
AEEAmeren Corporation | $31.3B | 2.5% | 52.7% | 16 | Sustainable |
FTSFortis Inc. | $29.2B | 2.1% | 48.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
EDConsolidated Edison,… | $26.5B | 2.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd DTEDTE Energy Company | $20.6B | 2.8% | 59.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.79 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $3.01 | 5.2% | 4 | — | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $2.86 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.27 | 126.0% | 0.79x | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $2.70 | 5.9% | 4 | $-1.27 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $2.55 | 5.7% | 4 | $4.05 | 62.9% | 1.59x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $2.41 | 6.2% | 4 | $3.54 | 68.1% | 1.47x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $2.27 | 6.1% | 4 | $3.55 | 63.9% | 1.56x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $2.14 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.81 | 76.2% | 1.31x | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $2.02 | 6.3% | 4 | $3.25 | 62.2% | 1.61x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $1.90 | 6.7% | 4 | $3.11 | 61.1% | 1.64x | 2.2% |
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How much dividend does ES pay per share?
Eversource Energy (ES) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ES's next ex-dividend date?
ES's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ES typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ES's dividend safe?
ES's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 26 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ES a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Eversource Energy is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 26 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ES pay dividends?
Eversource Energy pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ES grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ES five years ago would be worth approximately $11,116 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ES's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ES's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.