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

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric

Earnings in 5 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 $71.53 — A.R:R is negative (-1.8) — 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

$71.53-1.6% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#11 of 40 Utilities - Regulated Electric
Stop $68.78Target $70.31(resistance)A.R:R -1.8:1
Analyst target$72.33+1.1%12 analysts
$70.31our TP
$71.53price
$72.33mean
$57
$87

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $71.53 — A.R:R is negative (-1.8) — 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: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 66, MACD bullish. Score 5.6/10, 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 5d<=7d. Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0
Earnings in 5 days (event risk)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)15.5
P/E (Fwd)14.1
Mkt Cap$26.6B
EV/EBITDA12.1
Profit Mgn12.5%
ROE10.8%
Rev Growth13.4%
Beta0.78
Dividend4.46%
Rating analysts25

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C3.00bearish
IV46%normal

Model-generated analysis — not investment advice. Not a registered investment advisor. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Full disclaimer

Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
0.5
52w Position
8.9
GatesA.R:R -1.8=NEGATIVEEARNINGS PROXIMITY 5d<=7dMomentum 6.8>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
66 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $66.81Resistance $71.74

Price Targets

$69
$70
A.Upside-1.7%
A.R:R-1.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-12.0% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside
! EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:5d<=7d

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-06 (5d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ES stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $71.53 — A.R:R is negative (-1.8) — 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: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 66, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $68.78. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ES stock price target?

Take-profit target: $70.31 (-1.6% upside). Prior stop was $68.78. Stop-loss: $68.78.

What are the risks of investing in ES?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.8): -1.0; Earnings in 5 days (event risk).

Is ES overvalued or undervalued?

Eversource Energy (D/B/A) trades at a P/E of 15.5 (forward 14.1). TrendMatrix value score: 5.9/10. 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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