ES Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

ES has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 3.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.70%
Payout Ratio 82.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.72%
Consistency Lifetime 72.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.38%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 27
Dividend Rating 66.69%
Ex-Dividend in 25 days: Buy before Mar 5, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 19.8%
Total Return 5y: -4.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,806 M 15.5% 39.2%
ENGI 62,794 M 8.49% 16.5%
DTW 3,961 M 5.95% 8.27%
ENIC 6,004 M 5.68% 8.67%
EIX 23,660 M 6.22% 7.37%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PCG 33,892 M 254% 75.3%
CEG 104,140 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 62,794 M 29.3% 81.8%
XEL 44,993 M 11.5% 97.9%
NEE 183,540 M 10.1% 80.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 8.49% Yield
EOAN
E.ON SE
 3.72% Yield

ES Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 2026-03-31 Quarterly 0.7875 4.7% N/A
2025-12-17 2025-12-17 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.7525 0% 1.12%
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.7525 0% 1.14%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.7525 0% 1.23%
2025-03-04 2025-03-04 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.7525 5.2% 1.2%
2024-12-18 2024-12-18 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.715 0% 1.24%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.715 0% 1.07%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.715 0% 1.18%
2024-03-04 2024-03-05 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.715 5.9% 1.25%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.675 0% 1.08%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.675 0% 1.07%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.675 0% 0.91%
2023-03-01 2023-03-02 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.675 5.9% 0.91%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.6375 0% 0.75%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.6375 0% 0.73%
2022-05-18 2022-05-19 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.6375 0% 0.71%
2022-03-02 2022-03-03 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.6375 5.8% 0.8%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.6025 0% 0.67%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.6025 0% 0.7%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.6025 0% 0.72%
2021-03-03 2021-03-04 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.6025 6.2% 0.76%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.5675 0% N/A
2020-09-16 2020-09-17 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.5675 0% N/A
2020-05-19 2020-05-20 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.5675 0% N/A
2020-03-03 2020-03-04 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.5675 6.1% N/A
2019-12-19 2019-12-20 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2019-09-19 2019-09-20 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2019-05-22 2019-05-23 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.535 0% N/A
2019-03-04 2019-03-05 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.535 5.9% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2018-09-20 2018-09-21 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2018-05-23 2018-05-24 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2018-03-05 2018-03-06 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.505 6.3% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2017-09-18 2017-09-19 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2017-02-28 2017-03-02 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.475 6.7% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.445 0% N/A
2016-09-15 2016-09-19 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.445 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.445 0% N/A
2016-02-29 2016-03-02 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.445 6.6% N/A
2015-12-10 2015-12-14 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.4175 0% N/A
2015-09-10 2015-09-14 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.4175 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.4175 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.4175 6.4% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.3925 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.3925 0% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.3925 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.3925 6.8% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.3675 0% N/A

ES Dividend FAQ

Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) is a regulated utility holding company that delivers electricity, natural gas, and water across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Its operations are divided into Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution segments, and it also owns solar generation assets that support its decarbonization roadmap.

What is the Dividend Yield of ES?

As of February 2026, ES`s dividend yield is 4.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.80 USD by the current share price of 67.36.

Does ES pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ES paid a dividend of 3.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-05 and the payout was 0.7875 USD.

How often does ES pay dividends?

ES pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ES has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-05.

ES dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ES for the next 4 payments are between 0.673 (-14.5%) and 0.68 (-13.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ES pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.7875 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eversource Energy (ES) is 2026-03-05.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ES?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Eversource Energy (ES) is 2026-03-05.

What is the Dividend Growth of ES?

ES's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.72% per year.
Strong growth: ES's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ES?

ES's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.38%. If you bought ES's shares at 70.62 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.38% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ES?

ES Payout Consistency is 72.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: Eversource Energy has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ES have a good Dividend Yield?

ES`s 4.70% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ES?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ES is 82.5%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of ES?

ES`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.69%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ES Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ES's Outstanding Shares?

Eversource Energy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.14% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has ES ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 30, 2013 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 106,066,200
1986 93,237,400 -12.1%
1987 108,883,200 +16.78%
1988 108,790,700 -0.08%
1989 88,697,900 -18.47%
1990 108,762,900 +22.62%
1991 91,556,600 -15.82%
1992 126,782,200 +38.47%
1993 123,663,400 -2.46%
1994 124,739,100 +0.87%
1995 126,071,400 +1.07%
1996 128,196,700 +1.69%
1997 129,736,800 +1.2%
1998 134,000,000 +3.29%
1999 131,415,100 -1.93%
2000 141,967,200 +8.03%
2001 135,917,400 -4.26%
2002 129,341,400 -4.84%
2003 127,240,700 -1.62%
2004 128,396,100 +0.91%
2005 131,639,000 +2.53%
2006 154,146,700 +17.1%
2007 155,304,400 +0.75%
2008 155,999,200 +0.45%
2009 172,717,200 +10.72%
2010 176,885,400 +2.41%
2011 177,804,600 +0.52%
2012 315,914,400 +77.68%
2013 316,638,000 +0.23%
2014 318,109,800 +0.46%
2015 318,543,200 +0.14%
2016 318,282,100 -0.08%
2017 318,105,200 -0.06%
2018 318,130,200 +0.01%
2019 327,053,600 +2.8%
2020 344,115,800 +5.22%
2021 345,084,100 +0.28%
2022 349,267,800 +1.21%
2023 349,938,900 +0.19%
2024 366,883,100 +4.84%
2025 372,262,700 +1.47%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40