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Eversource Energy (ES) Earnings: 2Q Revenue Misses Estimates, EPS Outpaces Expectations

  • Operating Revenue: Eversource’s 2Q operating revenue fell to $2.53 billion, which is a 3.6% decrease year-over-year.
  • Revenue Missed Estimates: The reported revenue was significantly below the estimated $2.82 billion.
  • Earnings Per Share (EPS): The EPS for the quarter was 95 cents compared to just 4 cents per share in the previous year.
  • Purchased Power, Fuel, and Transmission Expense: These expenses were $841.4 million, marking a 28% decrease year-over-year, and came in below the estimated $1.11 billion.
  • Energy Efficiency Programs Expense: Expenses for energy efficiency programs were $145.3 million, which is a 0.4% decrease year-over-year and slightly above the estimated $142 million.
  • Analyst Ratings: Currently, there are 11 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and no sell ratings for Eversource.

Eversource Energy on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of Eversource Energy on Smartkarma highlights the positive outlook for the company’s performance. Baptista Research‘s report, “Eversource Energy: Initiation of Coverage – What Is Its Core Business Strategy? – Major Drivers,” underscores the company’s successful transition towards a regulated utilities business, focusing on delivering safe and reliable energy solutions. Eversource Energy reported a strong first-quarter performance, with gross earnings reaching $1.49 per share, up from $1.41 per share the previous year. The company is on track to meet its projected EPS guidance of $4.50 to $4.67 for 2024, driven by growth in segments such as Electric Transmission and Natural Gas Distribution.


A look at Eversource Energy Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend4
Growth2
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Eversource Energy is positioned well for the long term. The company ranks high in value and dividend scores, indicating strong fundamentals and potential returns for investors. With these favorable ratings, Eversource Energy appears to be a solid choice for those seeking stable and consistent performance in the utility sector.

However, the growth and resilience scores for Eversource Energy are somewhat lower. This suggests that while the company may not exhibit high growth potential or extraordinary resilience, its overall financial health and ability to generate returns for shareholders remain robust. The momentum score of 4 implies that Eversource Energy is currently experiencing positive market momentum, which could further bolster its outlook in the foreseeable future.

Summary: Eversource Energy, a public utility holding company, delivers retail electric service in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and western Massachusetts. Additionally, the company distributes natural gas throughout Connecticut.


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