Eversource Energy (ES)
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This investment represents a durable compounder with a focus on regulated operations and infrastructure. The current thesis state is intact, supported by strong recent financial performance and a commitment to long-term growth through a significant investment plan.
The valuation is considered cheap compared to peers, with a low expectations gap. The market seems to be pricing in a stable performance, but there is a risk of downward adjustments if guidance is cut.
Fundamentals are likely to remain robust, supported by a strong balance sheet following the Aquarion sale. However, there is a low probability of missing earnings expectations, which could be influenced by recent industry trends.
The long-term thesis hinges on management's ability to maintain EPS guidance and execute the investment plan effectively. Additionally, external factors like Federal Reserve rate cuts and the performance of sector peers will play a crucial role.
Overall, ES shows potential for stability and growth in the coming years, but investors should watch for guidance changes and sector performance. Not investment advice.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
Yes, our read has weakened. Regulatory challenges are increasing, which could impact earnings guidance. An analyst downgrade may also affect investor confidence and EPS guidance.
as of 2026-07-08
Specific, dated things to watch for, each with what would confirm it and what would prove it wrong.
Why it matters: The FERC decision on ROE impacts Eversource's earnings and investment plans. A favorable outcome could boost earnings.
Confirms:FERC approves a new ROE rate of 11.39% or higher for Eversource.
Disproves:FERC maintains the current ROE rate of 9.57% without changes.
Why it matters: Maintaining EPS guidance shows the company is on track for growth. This can boost investor confidence.
Confirms:Management reaffirms EPS guidance for 2026 during the next earnings call.
Disproves:Management reduces EPS guidance for 2026 in the next earnings call.
Why it matters: Keeping the 2025 EPS guidance shows confidence in future results. This can help stock mood.
Confirms:Management reaffirms EPS guidance for 2025 during the next earnings call.
Disproves:Management lowers EPS guidance for 2025 in the next earnings call.
Why it matters: Changes in liabilities can greatly affect earnings and cash flow.
Confirms:Eversource expects lower costs for offshore wind.
Disproves:Eversource says costs for offshore wind will go over $75 million.
Why it matters: Maintaining EPS guidance signals strong performance and confidence in earnings growth. It reassures investors.
Confirms:Eversource says its 2026 non-GAAP recurring EPS will be between $4.57 and $4.72 per share.
Disproves:Eversource revises 2026 EPS guidance downwards below $4.57 per share.
Why it matters: If utility sector revenue growth speeds up, it could benefit Eversource's performance. This is crucial for its growth narrative.
Confirms one read:Sector revenue growth rises above 5% year over year.
Confirms the other:Sector revenue growth remains below 5% year over year.
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