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Eversource Energy (ES) Dividend Payout Ratio: 65.79%

Is Eversource Energy’s dividend payout ratio high or low?

Eversource Energy's dividend payout ratio of 65.79% is 17% below its 5-year average of 79.51%, near the low end of its 5-year range (48.98%–127.58%).

As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 30.01% below its 12-month average of 94.01%.

Dividend Payout Ratio (65.79%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($3.08) / TTM EPS ($4.68)

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ES Dividend Payout Ratio
65.79%-48.00% 1Y
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ES Current vs Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

ES Dividend Payout Ratio Metrics

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO

65.79%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

94.01%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

93.50%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

69.19%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

66.75%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

63.28%

DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

61.16%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-30.01%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-29.63%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-4.91%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-1.43%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+3.97%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+7.58%

Annual Payout Ratio History

YearEPSDividendPayout Ratio
2025$4.56$3.0166.0%
2024$2.27$2.86126.0%
2023($1.27)$2.70N/A (Loss)
2022$4.05$2.5562.9%
2021$3.55$2.4167.9%
2020$3.56$2.2763.7%
2019$2.83$2.1475.6%
2018$3.25$2.0262.2%
2017$3.11$1.9061.1%
2016$2.97$1.7859.9%
2015$2.77$1.6760.3%
2014$2.59$1.5760.6%
2013$2.49$1.4759.0%
2012$1.90$1.3269.6%
2011$2.22$1.1049.5%
2010$2.20$1.0246.6%
2009$1.94$0.9549.0%
2008$1.68$0.8349.1%
2007$1.59$0.7748.7%
2006$3.10$0.7223.4%
2005($1.88)$0.68N/A (Loss)
2004$0.95$0.6365.8%
2003$0.96$0.5859.9%
2002$1.22$0.5343.0%
2001$1.85$0.4524.3%
2000($0.10)$0.40N/A (Loss)
1999$0.43$0.1023.3%
1998($0.92)$0.00N/A (Loss)
1997($0.82)$0.25N/A (Loss)
1996$0.28$1.38492.9%

Eversource Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Formula & Definition

The payout ratio shows the share of trailing-12-month earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more room to grow the dividend; a ratio persistently above 100% means dividends exceed earnings.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Eversource Energy Dividend Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the dividend payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
The dividend payout ratio for ES stock is 65.79%.
Is Eversource Energy's dividend payout ratio high or low?
Eversource Energy's dividend payout ratio of 65.79% is 17% below its 5-year average of 79.51%, near the low end of its 5-year range (48.98%–127.58%).
What is the TTM average dividend payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
The TTM average dividend payout ratio for ES stock is 94.01%.
What is the 3Y average dividend payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
The 3Y average dividend payout ratio for ES stock is 93.50%.
What is the 5Y average dividend payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
The 5Y average dividend payout ratio for ES stock is 69.19%.
What is the 10Y average dividend payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
The 10Y average dividend payout ratio for ES stock is 66.75%.
What is the 15Y average dividend payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
The 15Y average dividend payout ratio for ES stock is 63.28%.
What is the 20Y average dividend payout ratio for Eversource Energy (ES)?
The 20Y average dividend payout ratio for ES stock is 61.16%.

Eversource Energy Dividend Payout Ratio History

DATEDIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO
2026-06-1765.79%
2026-06-1565.82%
2026-06-1165.80%
2026-06-0965.81%
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About Eversource Energy

Eversource Energy operates as a public utility holding enterprise, with its core operations centered on the provision and delivery of various energy services. Its business activities are segmented into several key areas: the transmission and distribution of electricity, natural gas distribution, and water utility services. The company is actively engaged in moving electricity, including energy generated from solar facilities, and supplying natural gas to its consumers. Additionally, Eversource manages regulated water systems, serving approximately 226,000 customers. It caters to a wide array of clients, spanning residential homes, businesses, industrial operations, municipal entities (including fire protection), and others across the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The organization, headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, adopted the name Eversource Energy in April 2015, having previously been known as Northeast Utilities.

Springfield, MA
10,000 employees
Utilities / Regulated Electric
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Electric
CEO
Joseph R. Nolan Jr.