ES Dividend History & Yield
Eversource Energy · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.788 | $78.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 (in 133 days) | Feb 2, 2027 | $0.788 | $78.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 11, 2027 (in 215 days) | Apr 25, 2027 | $0.788 | $78.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 2, 2027 (in 297 days) | Jul 16, 2027 | $0.788 | $78.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ES's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.152 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ES do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 381 | $27,228 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,904 | $136,142 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,808 | $272,284 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.41%. $10,000 in ES would currently pay about $441 a year ($37 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ES dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | — | $0.788 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | — | $0.788 | +4.6% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | $0.753 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.753 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.753 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2025 | — | $0.753 | +5.3% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $0.715 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.715 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2024 | — | $0.715 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2024 | — | $0.715 | +5.9% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2023 | — | $0.675 | +0.0% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | — | $0.675 | +5.8% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.638 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.638 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2022 | — | $0.638 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2022 | — | $0.638 | +5.8% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.603 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | — | $0.603 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2021 | — | $0.603 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2021 | — | $0.603 | +6.2% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.568 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2020 | — | $0.568 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
ES scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy, a public utility holding company, engages in the energy delivery business. The company operates through Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution segments. It is involved in the transmission and distribution of electricity; solar power facilities; and distribution of natural gas. The company also operates regulated water utilities that provides water services to residential, commercial, industrial, municipal and fire protection, and other customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The company was formerly known as Northeast Utilities and changed its name to Eversource Energy in April 2015.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric. First dividend on our records: Feb 23, 1973. 158 payments tracked.
ES dividend FAQ
When is ES's next ex-dividend date?
ES's next ex-dividend date is Oct 29, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.788 per share, expected on Nov 12, 2026.
How often does ES pay dividends?
ES pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.788 per share with an ex-date of May 18, 2026.
What is ES's dividend yield?
ES's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.31%, based on $3.082 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $71.52. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.152 per share, is 4.41%.
How much does ES pay per share?
ES pays about $0.788 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.152 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $315.20 a year.
Has ES grown or cut its dividend?
ES has raised its annual dividend for 25 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.6% a year (+5.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ES do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.41%, you would need about 381 shares of ES (roughly $27,228 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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