What You Need To Know Ahead of Eversource Energy's Earnings Release

Core Insights - Eversource Energy has a market capitalization of $26.8 billion and operates in the energy delivery sector across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, providing electricity, natural gas, and water services [1] Financial Performance - Eversource Energy is expected to report an EPS of $1.06 for fiscal Q3 2025, reflecting a 6.2% decrease from $1.13 in the same quarter last year, although it has consistently met or exceeded Wall Street's estimates in the past four quarters [2] - For fiscal 2025, the projected EPS is $4.75, which is a 3.9% increase from $4.57 in fiscal 2024, with further growth anticipated to $5.02 in fiscal 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 5.7% [3] Stock Performance - Eversource Energy's stock has increased by 10.5% over the past 52 weeks, which is lower than the S&P 500 Index's gain of 14.7% and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund's increase of 15.3% during the same period [4] - Despite reporting a better-than-expected Q2 2025 EPS of $0.96, the stock experienced a slight decline the following day, attributed to increased losses at the parent and other companies, which rose to $66.5 million from $38.5 million a year earlier due to higher interest expenses related to offshore wind project sales [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus rating for Eversource Energy's stock is "Moderate Buy," with 17 analysts providing coverage, including six "Strong Buys," eight "Holds," one "Moderate Sell," and two "Strong Sells." The stock is currently trading above the average analyst price target of $71.15 [6]