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Dividend growth stocks, though not often the most exciting, can offer stable, predictable and inflation-fighting income over time. The screening parameters we look at include dividend safety, growth, and consistency, which can help more passive investors look for potential opportunities. This is then sorted by the highest dividend yield, and we look to provide quick updates or coverage on the top five, but skipping those that we have covered more.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eversource today announced the energization of the Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Reliability Project, which marks the completion of Eversource and National Grid's Greater Boston and New Hampshire Solution to strengthen the resiliency of the region's electric transmission system against extreme weather and improve reliability for customers. Sudbury to Hudson in eastern Massachusetts was the final project completed in a suite of 50 projects included in the broader region.

Calvert Research and Management's annual review identified the top 100 sustainable companies based on over 230 ESG performance indicators, including workplace diversity and greenhouse-gas emissions. Eight dividend-paying sustainable companies offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices, signaling potential buy opportunities. Analysts forecast net gains of 27.62% to 59.85% for top ESG companies by January 2026, with Regions Financial leading at an estimated 59.84%.

The infrastructure sector is set for strong growth in the coming years. However, there are numerous attractive opportunities in the sector right now. I discuss five of them.

Long-term rates have risen, creating potential buying opportunities for utilities like AEP, AWK, AWR, BKH, ES, EVRG, SJW, WEC, WTRG, and XEL. These utilities have strong fundamentals, attractive valuations, and investment-grade balance sheets, offering potential total returns of 20% to 56% by 2025. Despite rate sensitivity, these utilities are well-positioned for long-term growth with secure dividends and robust balance sheets.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With a focus on helping to enable Massachusetts' unprecedented clean energy transition while ensuring safe, reliable service for customers across New England, Eversource has acquired a 26-acre portion of the Mystic property from Constellation Energy. Eversource has not developed specific plans for the site at this time, but its strategic location, historic use, and existing infrastructure uniquely position it as a potential multi-use energy interconnection hub for large.

HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the sixth year in a row, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) has again been recognized by Newsweek and Statista Inc. as one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2025. The prestigious award highlights the energy company's excellence in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives – reaffirming Eversource's steadfast commitment to sustainability throughout its operations and a workplace culture that deeply embraces the values of.

Eversource Energy, an American utility holding company, is now a $24 billion (by market cap) major utility player. ES has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years, with a 10-year dividend growth rate of 6.3%. Eversource Energy moved its revenue from $7.7 billion in FY 2014 to $11.9 billion in FY 2023, a compound annual growth rate of 5%.

HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eversource Energy will webcast a conference call with financial analysts on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, at which senior management will review the company's financial performance through the third quarter of 2024. This listen-only, live audio presentation will be accessible from the Investors section of the Eversource website at https://www.eversource.com/content/general/residential/about/investors/presentations-webcast.

ES' systematic capital investment plans and expansion of renewable operations should further improve its overall performance.