Eversource Energy Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Eversource Energy (ES). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

42 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841973
Dividends per share (FY)$2.25$2.84$2.72$2.56$2.40$2.28$2.16$2.04$1.88$1.80$1.68$1.56$1.84$2.66$2.20$2.04$1.88$1.64$1.56$1.46$1.36$1.26$1.16$1.06$0.90$0.80$0.20$0.50$2.76$3.52$3.52$3.52$3.52$3.52$3.52$3.52$3.52$3.52$3.36$3.16$0.74$0.51
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A4.91%4.29%2.98%2.60%2.57%2.45%3.14%3.04%3.26%3.32%2.85%3.52%3.53%3.13%3.30%3.77%3.45%2.50%2.60%3.38%3.55%3.07%3.74%2.85%2.08%1.33%4.09%12.51%8.54%9.72%7.41%6.64%7.45%8.80%7.78%8.85%8.69%6.93%8.90%N/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A124.32%-209.50%61.75%66.61%62.41%73.79%62.69%61.70%60.70%61.16%58.90%59.85%72.65%50.70%47.97%50.04%49.49%49.09%23.68%-35.31%70.19%64.48%46.52%27.19%-495.84%63.16%-59.20%590.17%81.11%79.51%87.13%73.62%68.08%74.77%74.66%70.26%75.71%52.06%50.36%N/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-09-30September 22, 252025-09-22$0.75
2025-06-30May 15, 252025-05-15$0.75
2025-03-31March 04, 252025-03-04$0.75
2024-12-31December 18, 242024-12-18$0.71
2024-09-30September 23, 242024-09-23$0.71
2024-06-28May 15, 242024-05-16$0.71
2024-03-29March 04, 242024-03-05$0.71
2023-12-29December 15, 232023-12-18$0.68
2023-09-29September 22, 232023-09-25$0.68
2023-06-30May 17, 232023-05-18$0.68
2023-03-31March 01, 232023-03-02$0.68
2022-12-30December 15, 222022-12-16$0.64
2022-09-30September 23, 222022-09-26$0.64
2022-06-30May 18, 222022-05-19$0.64
2022-03-31March 02, 222022-03-03$0.64
2021-12-31December 16, 212021-12-17$0.60
2021-09-30September 15, 212021-09-16$0.60
2021-06-30May 19, 212021-05-20$0.60
2021-03-31March 03, 212021-03-04$0.60
2020-12-31December 21, 202020-12-22$0.57
2020-09-30September 16, 202020-09-17$0.57
2020-06-30May 19, 202020-05-20$0.57
2020-03-31March 03, 202020-03-04$0.57
2019-12-31December 19, 192019-12-20$0.54
2019-09-30September 19, 192019-09-20$0.54
2019-06-28May 22, 192019-05-23$0.54
2019-03-29March 04, 192019-03-05$0.54
2018-12-31December 17, 182018-12-18$0.51
2018-09-28September 20, 182018-09-21$0.51
2018-06-29May 23, 182018-05-24$0.51
2018-03-30March 05, 182018-03-06$0.51
2017-12-29December 15, 172017-12-18$0.47
2017-09-29September 18, 172017-09-19$0.47
2017-06-30May 26, 172017-05-31$0.47
2017-03-31February 28, 172017-03-02$0.47
2016-12-30December 14, 162016-12-16$0.45
2016-09-30September 15, 162016-09-19$0.45
2016-06-30May 26, 162016-05-31$0.45
2016-03-31February 29, 162016-03-02$0.45
2015-12-31December 10, 152015-12-14$0.42
2015-09-30September 10, 152015-09-14$0.42
2015-06-30May 27, 152015-05-29$0.42
2015-03-31February 26, 152015-03-02$0.42
2014-12-31December 11, 142014-12-15$0.39
2014-09-30September 11, 142014-09-15$0.39
2014-06-30May 28, 142014-05-30$0.39
2014-03-31February 27, 142014-03-03$0.39
2013-12-31December 11, 132013-12-13$0.37
2013-09-30September 12, 132013-09-16$0.37
2013-06-28May 29, 132013-05-31$0.37
2013-03-28February 27, 132013-03-01$0.73
2012-12-31November 28, 122012-11-30$0.69
2012-09-28August 29, 122012-08-31$0.69
2012-06-29May 30, 122012-06-01$0.69
2012-03-30February 28, 122012-03-01$0.59
2011-12-30December 27, 112011-11-10$0.55
2011-09-30August 30, 112011-09-01$0.55
2011-06-30May 27, 112011-06-01$0.55
2011-03-31February 25, 112011-03-01$0.55
2010-12-31November 29, 102010-12-01$0.51
2010-09-10August 30, 102010-09-01$0.51
2010-06-11May 27, 102010-06-01$0.51
2010-03-12February 25, 102010-03-01$0.51
2009-12-11November 27, 092009-12-01$0.47
2009-09-11August 28, 092009-09-01$0.47
2009-06-19May 28, 092009-06-01$0.47
2009-03-31February 25, 092009-03-01$0.47
2008-12-31November 26, 082008-12-01$0.42
2008-09-30August 27, 082008-09-01$0.42
2008-06-30May 28, 082008-06-01$0.40
2008-03-31February 27, 082008-03-01$0.40
2007-12-31November 28, 072007-12-01$0.40
2007-09-28August 29, 072007-09-01$0.40
2007-06-29May 30, 072007-06-01$0.38
2007-03-30February 27, 072007-03-01$0.38
2006-12-29November 29, 062006-12-01$0.38
2006-09-29August 30, 062006-09-01$0.38
2006-06-30May 30, 062006-06-01$0.35
2006-03-31February 27, 062006-03-01$0.35
2005-12-30November 29, 052005-12-01$0.35
2005-09-30August 30, 052005-09-01$0.35
2005-06-30May 27, 052005-06-01$0.33
2005-03-31February 25, 052005-03-01$0.33
2004-12-30November 29, 042004-12-01$0.33
2004-09-30August 30, 042004-09-01$0.33
2004-06-30May 27, 042004-06-01$0.30
2004-03-31February 26, 042004-03-01$0.30
2003-12-31November 26, 032003-12-01$0.30
2003-09-30August 27, 032003-09-01$0.30
2003-06-30May 28, 032003-06-01$0.28
2003-03-31February 26, 032003-03-01$0.28
2002-12-31November 26, 022002-12-01$0.28
2002-09-30August 28, 022002-09-01$0.28
2002-06-28May 29, 022002-06-01$0.25
2002-03-29February 27, 022002-03-01$0.25
2001-12-31November 28, 012001-12-01$0.25
2001-09-28August 29, 012001-09-01$0.25
2001-06-29May 30, 012001-06-01$0.20
2001-03-30February 27, 012001-03-01$0.20
2000-12-29November 29, 002000-12-01$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eversource Energy's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Eversource Energy returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Eversource Energy's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Eversource Energy, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Eversource Energy a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Eversource Energy's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Eversource Energy maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Eversource Energy's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Eversource Energy dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Eversource Energy dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.