Eversource Energy stock holds firm after Q2 revenue and guidance

Eversource Energy (US30040W1080) opened at $70.25 on August 21, 2026, with a market capitalization of $26.46 billion. The utility also reported second-quarter EPS of $0.87 on July 30, 2026, matching consensus and setting up FY 2026 guidance of $4.57 to $4.72 per share.

Q2 numbers stay in view

Second-quarter revenue was $2.90 billion, which was 2.3% above the same quarter last year and below the $2.99 billion estimate shown in the same coverage. Net margin reached 10.35%, while return on equity was 11.33%.

That mix matters because the earnings line held steady even as revenue came in light versus the estimate. The guidance band still gives investors a clear frame for the rest of 2026.

Consensus remains measured

Market data quoted on August 22, 2026, put the consensus rating at Hold with an average target price of $72.92. That leaves the stock trading below the target used in that same snapshot.

For a regulated utility, the combination of a 10.35% net margin and a 5.32 PEG ratio keeps valuation and earnings delivery in the same conversation.

What the business sells

Eversource Energy's core business is electric, gas and water utility service across New England, with earnings tied to rate base growth, infrastructure spending and allowed returns. The latest quarter and the 2026 guidance point to a business that is still leaning on utility stability rather than a fast-growth profile.

Shares and valuation

The stock traded at $70.25 on August 21, 2026, and the same market snapshot placed market value at $26.46 billion. That leaves the share price below the $72.92 consensus target while the 2026 EPS guide stays centered on a $4.57 to $4.72 range.

Fact box

Company: Eversource Energy

ISIN: US30040W1080

Ticker: ES

Exchange: NYSE

Price (as of August 21, 2026, 3:58 p.m. ET): $70.25 USD

Market cap: $26.46 billion (as of August 22, 2026)

Sector / Industry: Utilities / Multi-Utilities

Index membership: S&P 500