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Eversource Energy (ES) is a leading utility company that engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas, as well as regulated water services. The company, headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, operates through multiple segments, including Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution. Eversource Energy has a market cap of around $25.4 billion. Companies worth more than $10 billion are generally described as ...

HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON--([BUSINESS WIRE](https://www.businesswire.com))--Record date in first paragraph of release should read: ...as of the close of business on December 17, 2025.(instead of ...as of the close of business on December 15, 2025).The updated release reads:**EVERSOURCE ENERGY DECLARES COMMON DIVIDEND**The Board of Trustees of Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) today approved a quarterly dividend of $0.7525 per share, payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of busines ...

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Core Viewpoint - Eversource Energy faces significant challenges following the rejection of its $2.4 billion water utility sale by Connecticut regulators, impacting its financial outlook and operational strategy [3][4]. Group 1: Regulatory Impact - Connecticut regulators halted Eversource Energy's sale of its water utility Aquarion for $2.4 billion, citing failures in managerial suitability and responsibility requirements despite meeting other standards [3]. - This decision is seen as a major setback for Eversource, which is already dealing with organizational challenges and high long-term debt [3]. Group 2: Financial Outlook - Following the regulatory decision, Scotiabank reduced its price target for Eversource Energy from $64 to $63, maintaining an 'Underperform' rating, indicating a pessimistic outlook for the utility [4]. - Despite the setback, Eversource reaffirmed its FY 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.72 – $4.80 and aims for a compound annual EPS growth rate of 5% to 7% from a 2024 base of $4.57 per share [5].

Core Viewpoint - The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has rejected the proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, impacting Eversource Energy's strategic plans [1]. Group 1 - Eversource Energy's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, John Moreira, issued a statement regarding the recent regulatory developments in Connecticut [1].

Core Insights - Investors are increasingly turning to dividend-yielding stocks during market turbulence and uncertainty, as these companies typically have high free cash flows and offer substantial dividend payouts [1] Company Ratings and Performance - **Edison International (NYSE:EIX)**: - Dividend Yield: 5.70% - Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and reduced the price target from $69 to $68 on October 29, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 68% [7] - Wells Fargo analyst Shahriar Pourreza initiated coverage with an Equal-Weight rating and a price target of $56 on October 28, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 70% [7] - Recent News: Posted upbeat quarterly results on October 28, 2025 [7] - **Avista Corp (NYSE:AVA)**: - Dividend Yield: 4.80% - Wells Fargo analyst Shahriar Pourreza initiated coverage with an Equal-Weight rating and a price target of $38 on October 28, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 70% [7] - Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $40 to $41 on October 22, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 65% [7] - Recent News: Posted mixed third-quarter results on November 5, 2025 [7] - **Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES)**: - Dividend Yield: 4.74% - Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel maintained a Sector Underperform rating and cut the price target from $64 to $63 on November 20, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 69% [7] - Wells Fargo analyst Shahriar Pourreza downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and cut the price target from $79 to $63 on November 20, 2025, with an accuracy rate of 70% [7] - Recent News: Reported better-than-expected quarterly results on November 4, 2025 [7]

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Core Viewpoint - Eversource Energy's stock dropped over 12% following the rejection of its proposal to sell its subsidiary Aquarion Water for $2.4 billion by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority [1] Group 1: Transaction Details - The Connecticut regulatory group deemed the proposed sale of Aquarion Water financially and technically feasible but rejected it due to "structural issues and local control deficiencies" in the governance structure [1] - Aquarion Water serves 230,000 customers and is the largest water utility in Connecticut [1] Group 2: Opposition and Concerns - Opponents, including Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, warned that the transaction could lead to increased household utility costs, reduced local tax revenues, and weakened oversight of water rates [1] Group 3: Financial Implications for Eversource - Eversource Energy intended to use the proceeds from the sale to reduce debt and reinvest in its core electricity and natural gas operations [1]