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ES Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield

ES has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 2.94 USD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.63%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.94
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.73%
Overall Dividend Rating 66.12%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.98%
Payout Ratio 93.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 91.2%
Total Return 12m: 5.16%
Total Return 5y: -11.85%
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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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CIG 6,027 M 17.4% 24.8%
ENGI 54,182 M 8.86% 18.6%
BIP-UN 14,567 M 7.45% 10.2%
ENIC 4,495 M 7.11% 8.13%
EIX 21,274 M 5.90% 7.56%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PCG 31,034 M 135% 74.6%
CIG 6,027 M 86.1% 47.2%
CEG 106,079 M 35.8% 100%
ENGI 54,182 M 28.2% 80.9%
BIP-UN 14,567 M 21.3% 60.0%

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CIG
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BIP-UN
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EXC
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ES Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.68%
2020-09-16 2020-09-17 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.5675 0% 0.68%
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
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.3675 0% N/A
2013-05-29 2013-05-31 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.3675 0% N/A
2013-02-27 2013-03-01 2013-03-28 Quarterly 0.3675 0% N/A

ES Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of ES?

As of August 2025, ES`s dividend yield is 4.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.94 USD by the current share price of 65.04.

Does ES pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, ES paid a dividend of 2.94 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-15 and the payout was 0.7525 USD.

How often does ES pay dividends?

ES pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ES has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-15.

Will ES pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.7525 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eversource Energy (ES) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ES?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Eversource Energy (ES) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ES?

ES's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.73% 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 3.98%. If you bought ES's shares at 73.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.94 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.98% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ES?

ES Payout Consistency is 91.2%. 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.
Very consistent: Eversource Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ES have a good Dividend Yield?

ES`s 4.63% 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 93.5%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of ES?

ES`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.12%. 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 1.34% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Eversource Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-04-30 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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 368,917,000 +0.55%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.