Eversource Projects Moderate 2026 Earnings Growth Outlook

Eversource Energy projected 2026 earnings per share of $4.80 to $4.95 on its Q4 2025 earnings call, saying growth will be more moderate due to regulatory timing and storm-cost recovery pressures. On March 23, BMO Capital cut its price target to $75 after a FERC order reset the New England Transmission Owners' base ROE to 9.57%; the company reiterated a five-year 5–7% EPS growth target and a $26.5 billion capital plan.
Key Points
- 1Reports EPS guidance of $4.80–$4.95 for 2026, and outlines five-year 5–7% EPS target.
- 2Notes FERC order lowering New England transmission base ROE to 9.57%, pressuring near-term returns.
- 3Advises moderated 2026 growth; investors should model regulatory timing and storm-cost recovery impacts.
Scoring Rationale
Official earnings guidance and FERC decision boost credibility and usefulness, but regional scope limits broader impact.
Sources
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