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Eversource Energy (D/B/A) (ES) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric

Earnings in 6 days (2026-05-06). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $69.75 — A.R:R is negative (-2.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0.

Eversource Energy is a New England regulated utility holding company delivering electricity via CL&P (Connecticut, 1.32M customers), NSTAR Electric (Massachusetts), and PSNH (New Hampshire), plus natural gas distribution and water services via Aquarion in CT, MA, and NH. Revenue... Read more

$69.750.0% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#7 of 38 Utilities - Regulated Electric
Stop $67.20Target $69.77(resistance)A.R:R -2.0:1
Analyst target$72.33+3.7%12 analysts
$69.77our TP
$69.75price
$72.33mean
$57
$87

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $69.75 — A.R:R is negative (-2.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio and earnings proximity 6d<=7d. Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0
Earnings in 6 days (event risk)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)15.1
P/E (Fwd)13.7
Mkt Cap$25.8B
EV/EBITDA11.9
Profit Mgn12.5%
ROE10.8%
Rev Growth13.4%
Beta0.78
Dividend4.58%
Rating analysts25

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.58bullish
IV47%normal

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -2.0=NEGATIVEEARNINGS PROXIMITY 6d<=7dMomentum 6.4>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
49 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $66.81Resistance $71.19

Price Targets

$67
$70
A.Upside+0.0%
A.R:R-2.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-9.8% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside
! EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:6d<=7d

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-06 (6d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ES stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $69.75 — A.R:R is negative (-2.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Prior stop was $67.20. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ES stock price target?

Take-profit target: $69.77 (0.0% upside). Prior stop was $67.20. Stop-loss: $67.20.

What are the risks of investing in ES?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0; Earnings in 6 days (event risk).

Is ES overvalued or undervalued?

Eversource Energy (D/B/A) trades at a P/E of 15.1 (forward 13.7). TrendMatrix value score: 6.2/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about ES?

25 analysts cover ES with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $72.

What does Eversource Energy (D/B/A) do?Eversource Energy is a New England regulated utility holding company delivering electricity via CL&P (Connecticut,...

Eversource Energy is a New England regulated utility holding company delivering electricity via CL&P (Connecticut, 1.32M customers), NSTAR Electric (Massachusetts), and PSNH (New Hampshire), plus natural gas distribution and water services via Aquarion in CT, MA, and NH. Revenue is earned through state-regulated distribution rates overseen by PURA, DPU, and NHPUC, plus FERC for transmission.

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