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I am bullish on Eversource Energy due to rising electricity demand, robust capital investments, and a strong macro environment supporting growth. Eversource's financials show recurring EPS growth, impressive cash flow improvement, and consistent dividend increases, reinforcing my optimistic outlook. Despite a weak Altman-Z score and current ratio, Eversource's strong receivables and retained earnings support its ability to meet obligations and invest in growth.

We initiate on Eversource Energy at Buy, as we believe the market underestimates the rate normalization potential and regulatory catalysts for a re-rating. Our price target of $79/sh is predicated on applying a 4.5x EV/Sales multiple to our 2026 top-line estimate, implying 10% upside. We model ES's revenues at $12.7bn in 2025 and $12.9bn in 2026, as we expect muted topline growth as the headwinds ease.

Dividend yields are rising on these 10 stocks. Dividend yields tend to on one of two occasions: the company is raising the dividend payout or the share price is sinking.

I analyze Barron's top 100 sustainable companies, focusing on dividend-paying stocks using the yield-based 'dogcatcher' strategy for value and income. Six of 83 dividend-paying ESG stocks meet the ideal of annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceeding their share price, signaling potential value opportunities. Analyst targets suggest 20-45% net gains for the top ten ESG 'dogs' by May 2026, with risk and volatility varying by stock and sector.

Many S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats remain overvalued, but select high-yield 'Dogs' like Realty Income and Amcor offer attractive entry points for income investors. Analyst forecasts suggest the top ten Aristocrat Dogs could deliver 16% to 38% net gains by May 2026, with average risk below the market. Caution: Fourteen Aristocrats have negative free cash flow margins, making their dividends less secure despite high yields—focus on 'safer' picks like Hormel.

Utility stocks are the most insulated sector from tariff-related shocks. They are also considered to be recession-resistant.

While it was fun while it lasted, as we have discussed before, inevitably, after vicious sell-offs like the one we saw from the market peak in February, which pushed the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq quickly into a brief bear market 20% decline territory, there is the potential for stunning bear market rallies like the one we have witnessed.

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Rima Hyder - Vice President of Investor Relations Joe Nolan - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer John Moreira - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Jay Buth - Vice President and Controller Conference Call Participants Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Carly Davenport - Goldman Sachs Jeremy Tonet - JPMorgan Securities Sophie Karp - KBCM Anthony Crowdell - Mizuho Travis Miller - Morningstar Julien Dumoulin Smith - Jefferies Paul Patterson - Glenrock Associates Andrew Weisel - Scotiabank Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Eversource Energy First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.

ES' first-quarter earnings and revenues increase year over year. Total operating expenses also increase during the same period.

I'm going on a 2-week vacation with my family for my sister's wedding, so I've prepared a comprehensive article with three types of dividend aristocrat recommendations for whateveriscomingnext. Low-volatility aristocrats offer a 3.4% yield, a 46% downside capture ratio, and 52% less volatility than the S&P, making them ideal for addressing recession concerns while still providing a 23% return. High-yield aristocrats offer a 7% average yield with 11%-12% long-term return potential, providing low-risk income regardless of market or economic conditions.