Eversource Energy (ES) Dividends
Market Cap: $20.67B
Avg Volume: 3.01M
Industry: Regulated Electric
Sector: Utilities
Dividend Overview
Eversource Energy (ES) pays a quarterly dividend to its shareholders. The current dividend yield is 4.85%, which means that for every $100 invested at the current price, investors would receive approximately $4.85 in dividends per year (this can change based on future dividend payments and price movements).
About ES's Dividend
Eversource Energy pays a quarterly dividend of $0.72 per share, which totals $2.90 annually. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $2.90 in dividends over the course of a year, distributed across four quarterly payments.
The most recent ex-dividend date was March 04, 2025. If you purchase the stock before its ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.
Eversource Energy's payout ratio is 1233.89% which means that 1233.89% of the company's earnings are paid out as dividends. A high payout ratio indicates that the company is returning most of its earnings to shareholders.
Eversource Energy's dividend has decreased by -1079.92% over the past year. A decrease in dividends can occur for various reasons, including changes in financial situation or strategic priorities.
ES Dividend History
| Dividend | Yield | Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.7525 | 4.85% | March 04, 2025 | March 04, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | January 29, 2025 |
| $0.715 | 5.09% | December 18, 2024 | December 18, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 04, 2024 |
| $0.715 | 4.24% | September 23, 2024 | September 23, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | September 12, 2024 |
| $0.715 | 4.59% | May 15, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | May 01, 2024 |
| $0.715 | 4.65% | March 04, 2024 | March 05, 2024 | March 29, 2024 | January 31, 2024 |
| $0.675 | 4.37% | December 15, 2023 | December 18, 2023 | December 29, 2023 | December 05, 2023 |
| $0.675 | 4.25% | September 22, 2023 | September 25, 2023 | September 29, 2023 | September 14, 2023 |
| $0.675 | 3.54% | May 17, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | May 03, 2023 |
| $0.675 | 3.54% | March 01, 2023 | March 02, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | February 01, 2023 |
| $0.6375 | 3.03% | December 15, 2022 | December 16, 2022 | December 30, 2022 | December 06, 2022 |
| $0.637 | 2.90% | September 23, 2022 | September 26, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | September 16, 2022 |
| $0.637 | 2.78% | May 18, 2022 | May 19, 2022 | June 30, 2022 | May 04, 2022 |
| $0.637 | 3.03% | March 02, 2022 | March 03, 2022 | March 31, 2022 | February 02, 2022 |
| $0.603 | 2.65% | December 16, 2021 | December 17, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | December 07, 2021 |
| $0.603 | 2.78% | September 15, 2021 | September 16, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | September 01, 2021 |
| $0.6025 | 2.81% | May 19, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | May 05, 2021 |
| $0.6025 | 2.96% | March 03, 2021 | March 04, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | February 09, 2021 |
| $0.5675 | 2.71% | December 21, 2020 | December 22, 2020 | December 31, 2020 | December 02, 2020 |
| $0.567 | 2.68% | September 16, 2020 | September 17, 2020 | September 30, 2020 | September 02, 2020 |
| $0.5675 | 2.82% | May 19, 2020 | May 20, 2020 | June 30, 2020 | May 06, 2020 |
| $0.5675 | 2.35% | March 03, 2020 | March 04, 2020 | March 31, 2020 | February 05, 2020 |
| $0.535 | 2.55% | December 19, 2019 | December 20, 2019 | December 31, 2019 | December 10, 2019 |
| $0.535 | 2.54% | September 19, 2019 | September 20, 2019 | September 30, 2019 | September 09, 2019 |
| $0.535 | 2.82% | May 22, 2019 | May 23, 2019 | June 28, 2019 | May 01, 2019 |
| $0.535 | 2.97% | March 04, 2019 | March 05, 2019 | March 29, 2019 | February 06, 2019 |
| $0.505 | 3.00% | December 17, 2018 | December 18, 2018 | December 31, 2018 | December 04, 2018 |
| $0.505 | 3.22% | September 20, 2018 | September 21, 2018 | September 28, 2018 | September 10, 2018 |
| $0.505 | 3.47% | May 23, 2018 | May 24, 2018 | June 29, 2018 | May 02, 2018 |
| $0.505 | 3.34% | March 05, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | March 30, 2018 | February 07, 2018 |
| $0.475 | 2.94% | December 15, 2017 | December 18, 2017 | December 29, 2017 | December 05, 2017 |
| $0.475 | 3.03% | September 18, 2017 | September 19, 2017 | September 29, 2017 | September 06, 2017 |
| $0.475 | 3.00% | May 26, 2017 | May 31, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | May 04, 2017 |
| $0.475 | 3.09% | February 28, 2017 | March 02, 2017 | March 31, 2017 | February 02, 2017 |
| $0.445 | 3.35% | December 14, 2016 | December 16, 2016 | December 30, 2016 | December 07, 2016 |
| $0.445 | 3.26% | September 15, 2016 | September 19, 2016 | September 30, 2016 | September 07, 2016 |
| $0.445 | 3.15% | May 26, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | June 30, 2016 | May 05, 2016 |
| $0.445 | 3.13% | February 29, 2016 | March 02, 2016 | March 31, 2016 | February 04, 2016 |
| $0.4175 | 3.42% | December 10, 2015 | December 14, 2015 | December 31, 2015 | December 02, 2015 |
| $0.4175 | 3.62% | September 10, 2015 | September 14, 2015 | September 30, 2015 | September 01, 2015 |
| $0.4175 | 3.32% | May 27, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | April 29, 2015 |
| $0.4175 | 3.08% | February 26, 2015 | March 02, 2015 | March 31, 2015 | February 03, 2015 |
| $0.3925 | 3.04% | December 11, 2014 | December 15, 2014 | December 31, 2014 | December 03, 2014 |
| $0.3925 | 3.40% | September 11, 2014 | September 15, 2014 | September 30, 2014 | September 02, 2014 |
| $0.3925 | 3.37% | May 28, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | June 30, 2014 | May 01, 2014 |
| $0.3925 | 3.39% | February 27, 2014 | March 03, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | February 04, 2014 |
| $0.3675 | 3.59% | December 11, 2013 | December 13, 2013 | December 31, 2013 | December 03, 2013 |
| $0.3675 | 3.60% | September 12, 2013 | September 16, 2013 | September 30, 2013 | September 04, 2013 |
| $0.3675 | 3.40% | May 29, 2013 | May 31, 2013 | June 28, 2013 | April 02, 2013 |
| $0.734 | 3.38% | February 27, 2013 | March 01, 2013 | March 28, 2013 | February 05, 2013 |
| $0.686 | 3.47% | November 28, 2012 | November 30, 2012 | December 31, 2012 | November 01, 2012 |
| $0.686 | 3.32% | August 29, 2012 | August 31, 2012 | September 28, 2012 | July 17, 2012 |
| $0.686 | 3.30% | May 30, 2012 | June 01, 2012 | June 29, 2012 | May 02, 2012 |
| $0.5875 | 3.16% | February 28, 2012 | March 01, 2012 | March 30, 2012 | February 14, 2012 |
| $0.55 | 3.07% | December 27, 2011 | November 10, 2011 | December 30, 2011 | October 11, 2011 |
| $0.55 | 3.13% | August 30, 2011 | September 01, 2011 | September 30, 2011 | July 12, 2011 |
| $0.55 | 3.03% | May 27, 2011 | June 01, 2011 | June 30, 2011 | April 12, 2011 |
| $0.55 | 3.11% | February 25, 2011 | March 01, 2011 | March 31, 2011 | February 08, 2011 |
| $0.5125 | 3.29% | November 29, 2010 | December 01, 2010 | December 31, 2010 | October 12, 2010 |
| $0.5125 | 3.51% | August 30, 2010 | September 01, 2010 | September 10, 2010 | August 26, 2010 |
| $0.5125 | 3.82% | May 27, 2010 | June 01, 2010 | June 11, 2010 | May 20, 2010 |
| $0.5125 | 3.79% | February 25, 2010 | March 01, 2010 | March 12, 2010 | February 18, 2010 |
| $0.475 | 3.96% | November 27, 2009 | December 01, 2009 | December 11, 2009 | November 19, 2009 |
| $0.475 | 3.85% | August 28, 2009 | September 01, 2009 | September 11, 2009 | August 26, 2009 |
| $0.475 | 4.36% | May 28, 2009 | June 01, 2009 | June 19, 2009 | May 27, 2009 |
| $0.475 | 3.89% | February 25, 2009 | March 01, 2009 | March 31, 2009 | February 10, 2009 |
| $0.425 | 3.57% | November 26, 2008 | December 01, 2008 | December 31, 2008 | October 14, 2008 |
| $0.425 | 2.96% | August 27, 2008 | September 01, 2008 | September 30, 2008 | May 13, 2008 |
| $0.4 | 3.09% | May 28, 2008 | June 01, 2008 | June 30, 2008 | April 08, 2008 |
| $0.4 | 3.05% | February 27, 2008 | March 01, 2008 | March 31, 2008 | February 12, 2008 |
| $0.4 | 2.44% | November 28, 2007 | December 01, 2007 | December 31, 2007 | November 13, 2007 |
| $0.4 | 2.72% | August 29, 2007 | September 01, 2007 | September 28, 2007 | May 08, 2007 |
| $0.375 | 2.43% | May 30, 2007 | June 01, 2007 | June 29, 2007 | April 11, 2007 |
| $0.375 | 2.54% | February 27, 2007 | March 01, 2007 | March 30, 2007 | February 14, 2007 |
| $0.375 | 2.59% | November 29, 2006 | December 01, 2006 | December 29, 2006 | November 14, 2006 |
| $0.375 | 3.15% | August 30, 2006 | September 01, 2006 | September 29, 2006 | May 09, 2006 |
| $0.35 | 3.55% | May 30, 2006 | June 01, 2006 | June 30, 2006 | April 12, 2006 |
| $0.35 | 3.50% | February 27, 2006 | March 01, 2006 | March 31, 2006 | February 14, 2006 |
| $0.35 | 3.65% | November 29, 2005 | December 01, 2005 | December 30, 2005 | October 11, 2005 |
| $0.35 | 3.38% | August 30, 2005 | September 01, 2005 | September 30, 2005 | May 10, 2005 |
| $0.325 | 3.29% | May 27, 2005 | June 01, 2005 | June 30, 2005 | April 13, 2005 |
| $0.325 | 3.38% | February 25, 2005 | March 01, 2005 | March 31, 2005 | January 31, 2005 |
| $0.325 | 3.42% | November 29, 2004 | December 01, 2004 | December 30, 2004 | October 13, 2004 |
| $0.325 | 3.27% | August 30, 2004 | September 01, 2004 | September 30, 2004 | May 11, 2004 |
| $0.3 | 3.13% | May 27, 2004 | June 01, 2004 | June 30, 2004 | April 15, 2004 |
| $0.3 | 3.07% | February 26, 2004 | March 01, 2004 | March 31, 2004 | January 12, 2004 |
| $0.3 | 2.94% | November 26, 2003 | December 01, 2003 | December 31, 2003 | October 15, 2003 |
| $0.3 | 3.28% | August 27, 2003 | September 01, 2003 | September 30, 2003 | May 13, 2003 |
| $0.275 | 3.34% | May 28, 2003 | June 01, 2003 | June 30, 2003 | April 09, 2003 |
| $0.275 | 3.85% | February 26, 2003 | March 01, 2003 | March 31, 2003 | January 16, 2003 |
| $0.275 | 3.62% | November 26, 2002 | December 01, 2002 | December 31, 2002 | October 08, 2002 |
| $0.275 | 2.91% | August 28, 2002 | September 01, 2002 | September 30, 2002 | May 15, 2002 |
| $0.25 | 2.46% | May 29, 2002 | June 01, 2002 | June 28, 2002 | April 10, 2002 |
| $0.25 | 2.54% | February 27, 2002 | March 01, 2002 | March 29, 2002 | January 08, 2002 |
| $0.25 | 2.51% | November 28, 2001 | December 01, 2001 | December 31, 2001 | October 11, 2001 |
| $0.25 | 2.20% | August 29, 2001 | September 01, 2001 | September 28, 2001 | June 28, 2001 |
| $0.2 | 2.12% | May 30, 2001 | June 01, 2001 | June 29, 2001 | April 11, 2001 |
| $0.2 | 1.90% | February 27, 2001 | March 01, 2001 | March 30, 2001 | January 09, 2001 |
| $0.2 | 1.84% | November 29, 2000 | December 01, 2000 | December 29, 2000 | October 11, 2000 |
| $0.2 | 1.32% | August 30, 2000 | September 01, 2000 | September 29, 2000 | July 11, 2000 |
| $0.2 | 0.91% | May 30, 2000 | June 01, 2000 | June 30, 2000 | April 12, 2000 |
| $0.2 | 0.52% | March 02, 2000 | March 06, 2000 | March 31, 2000 | January 11, 2000 |
| $0.2 | 0.49% | November 29, 1999 | December 01, 1999 | December 30, 1999 | September 14, 1999 |
| $0.5 | 9.81% | February 26, 1997 | March 01, 1997 | March 31, 1997 | |
| $0.5 | 11.50% | November 26, 1996 | December 01, 1996 | December 31, 1996 | October 23, 1996 |
| $0.5 | 12.19% | August 28, 1996 | September 01, 1996 | September 30, 1996 | July 23, 1996 |
| $0.88 | 12.03% | May 29, 1996 | June 01, 1996 | June 28, 1996 | April 24, 1996 |
| $0.88 | 7.69% | February 28, 1996 | March 01, 1996 | March 29, 1996 | January 29, 1996 |
| $0.88 | 7.29% | November 29, 1995 | December 01, 1995 | December 29, 1995 | October 24, 1995 |
| $0.88 | 7.82% | August 30, 1995 | September 01, 1995 | September 29, 1995 | August 01, 1995 |
| $0.88 | 7.82% | May 25, 1995 | June 01, 1995 | June 30, 1995 | May 02, 1995 |
| $0.88 | 7.74% | February 23, 1995 | March 01, 1995 | March 31, 1995 | |
| $0.88 | 8.00% | November 25, 1994 | December 01, 1994 | December 30, 1994 | |
| $0.88 | 7.69% | August 26, 1994 | September 01, 1994 | September 30, 1994 | |
| $0.88 | 7.95% | May 25, 1994 | June 01, 1994 | June 30, 1994 | |
| $0.88 | 7.37% | February 23, 1994 | March 01, 1994 | March 31, 1994 | |
| $0.88 | 7.61% | November 24, 1993 | December 01, 1993 | December 31, 1993 | |
| $0.88 | 6.49% | August 26, 1993 | September 01, 1993 | September 30, 1993 | |
| $0.88 | 6.58% | May 25, 1993 | June 01, 1993 | June 30, 1993 | |
| $0.88 | 6.29% | February 23, 1993 | March 01, 1993 | March 31, 1993 | |
| $0.88 | 6.90% | November 24, 1992 | December 01, 1992 | December 31, 1992 | |
| $0.88 | 6.77% | August 26, 1992 | September 01, 1992 | September 30, 1992 | |
| $0.88 | 7.29% | May 26, 1992 | June 01, 1992 | June 30, 1992 | |
| $0.88 | 7.37% | February 24, 1992 | March 01, 1992 | March 31, 1992 | |
| $0.88 | 7.95% | November 22, 1991 | December 01, 1991 | December 31, 1991 | |
| $0.88 | 8.14% | August 26, 1991 | September 01, 1991 | September 30, 1991 | |
| $0.88 | 8.53% | May 24, 1991 | June 01, 1991 | June 28, 1991 | |
| $0.88 | 8.53% | February 25, 1991 | March 01, 1991 | March 28, 1991 | |
| $0.88 | 8.74% | November 26, 1990 | December 01, 1990 | December 31, 1990 | October 23, 1990 |
| $0.88 | 9.64% | August 27, 1990 | September 01, 1990 | September 28, 1990 | August 01, 1990 |
| $0.88 | 9.08% | May 25, 1990 | June 01, 1990 | June 29, 1990 | May 02, 1990 |
| $0.88 | 8.64% | February 23, 1990 | March 01, 1990 | March 30, 1990 | January 31, 1990 |
| $0.88 | 8.23% | November 27, 1989 | December 01, 1989 | December 29, 1989 | October 26, 1989 |
| $0.88 | 8.23% | August 28, 1989 | September 01, 1989 | September 29, 1989 | July 27, 1989 |
| $0.88 | 8.33% | May 25, 1989 | June 01, 1989 | June 30, 1989 | April 27, 1989 |
| $0.88 | 9.14% | February 23, 1989 | March 01, 1989 | March 31, 1989 | February 01, 1989 |
| $0.88 | 8.74% | November 25, 1988 | December 01, 1988 | December 29, 1988 | November 10, 1988 |
| $0.88 | 9.58% | August 26, 1988 | September 01, 1988 | September 30, 1988 | August 04, 1988 |
| $0.88 | 9.26% | May 25, 1988 | June 01, 1988 | June 30, 1988 | April 28, 1988 |
| $0.88 | 8.69% | February 24, 1988 | March 01, 1988 | March 31, 1988 | January 28, 1988 |
| $0.88 | 8.48% | November 24, 1987 | December 01, 1987 | December 29, 1987 | November 04, 1987 |
| $0.88 | 7.69% | August 26, 1987 | September 01, 1987 | September 30, 1987 | July 30, 1987 |
| $0.88 | 7.56% | May 26, 1987 | June 01, 1987 | June 30, 1987 | April 30, 1987 |
| $0.88 | 6.67% | February 23, 1987 | February 27, 1987 | March 31, 1987 | January 29, 1987 |
| $0.84 | 6.59% | November 24, 1986 | |||
| $0.84 | 6.25% | August 25, 1986 | |||
| $0.84 | 8.25% | May 23, 1986 | |||
| $0.84 | 7.64% | February 24, 1986 | |||
| $0.79 | 9.09% | November 22, 1985 | |||
| $0.79 | 7.02% | August 26, 1985 | |||
| $0.79 | 4.86% | May 24, 1985 | |||
| $0.79 | 2.65% | February 25, 1985 | |||
| $0.74 | 2.69% | November 26, 1984 | |||
| $0.508 | 1.67% | February 23, 1973 |
Dividend Growth
Eversource Energy (ES) dividend payments have decreased -107992.05% over the past year
Note: This growth rate represents the year-over-year growth in total dividends paid by the company, which may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.
Dividend Safety
Dividend safety refers to the ability of a company to continue paying its dividends to shareholders without interruption or reduction. A company with a high level of dividend safety is generally considered to have a strong financial position, with a consistent history of paying dividends and a low risk of default.
Key Safety Indicators for ES
- Dividend Payout Ratio: 1233.89% High risk
- Dividend & Capex Coverage Ratio: 0.00x Weak coverage
- Dividend Frequency: Quarterly
- Recent Dividend Growth: -1079.92% Negative
What These Indicators Mean
A low payout ratio (typically less than 60%) indicates that a company has enough earnings to pay dividends and retain earnings to reinvest in the business. Eversource Energy's payout ratio is 1233.89% , which is high and may be difficult to sustain if earnings decline.
The Dividend & Capex Coverage Ratio of 0.00x indicates how well the company can cover both its dividend payments and capital expenditures from operating cash flows. This ratio below 1.0x indicates Eversource Energy may need to use cash reserves or debt to fund dividends and investments, which could be unsustainable long-term.
Eversource Energy's quarterly dividend structure is the most common among dividend-paying companies, providing a balance between regular income for investors and financial flexibility for the company.
Eversource Energy's dividend growth rate of -1079.92% is negative, which may signal financial challenges or a shift in capital allocation priorities.
It is worth noting that dividend safety can change over time based on a company's financial performance, industry conditions, and management decisions. Regular monitoring of these metrics is recommended for dividend-focused investors.