Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.94
Eversource Energy (ES) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.4%
Payout Ratio
64.6%
Watch
Dividend Streak
26 years
ES Dividend Income Check
Safety
64.6% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
26 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is rising.
ES Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.4%
Trailing DPS$2.94
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout64.6%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout0.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
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 Yield4.4%
1Y Total Return12.6%
5Y Total Return-4.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,60410Y ago$15,80620Y ago$50,924
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.
ES Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
ES Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Eversource Energy distributes 64.6% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 0.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — 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: 4.4% dividend yield, 4.4% 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 -4.0%, with dividends contributing 16.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,806 today.
ES 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% | 4.12% | 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 |
ES Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.4%
#2 of 8
Safety
Watch
64.6% payout
Streak
26Y
5.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.4%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd ESEversource Energy | $25.2B | 4.4% | 64.6% | 26 | Watch |
 EDConsolidated Edison,… | $39.2B | 3.1% | 57.6% | 10 | Sustainable |
 PPLPPL Corporation | $27.4B | 2.9% | 67.2% | 2 | Watch |
1st  EIXEdison International | $26.4B | 4.8% | 28.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  FEFirstEnergy Corp. | $26.1B | 3.9% | 99.6% | 4 | At Risk |
 AEEAmeren Corporation | $30.1B | 2.6% | 52.7% | 16 | Sustainable |
 CNPCenterPoint Energy, … | $27.6B | 2.1% | 54.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 ETREntergy Corporation | $51.3B | 2.1% | 60.6% | 11 | Watch |
ES Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
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 | $4.56 | 66.0% | 1.51x | 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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Start ComparisonES — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ES stock.
How much dividend does ES pay per share?
Eversource Energy (ES) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.94 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.4%. 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 "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +64.6% and FCF payout ratio of +0.1%. 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 $2.94 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 $9,604 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 +4.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.