FrançaisAre analysts right about Eversource Energy (ES)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Eversource Energy, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 16% were profitable, average return -0% (93 calls). At 3 months: -0% average return (25% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 20 | 5% | +2% |
| Wells Fargo | 16 | 31% | -0% |
| Credit Suisse | 9 | 11% | -5% |
| Keybanc | 7 | 0% | -0% |
| Guggenheim | 5 | 0% | -2% |
Valuation
Is Eversource Energy overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Eversource Energy right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Eversource Energy's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Eversource Energy | Sector median (Utilities) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 18.6 | 20.9 |
| Forward P/E | 14.4 | 16.9 |
| Net margin | 10% | 14% |
👉 Eversource Energy is valued in line with its sector (18.6 vs 20.9).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Eversource Energy pays about $3.08/share/yr → 4.27% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Eversource Energy a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Eversource Energy (ES) is "Hold" (9 bullish, 6 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 16% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Eversource Energy's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $74.00 (+4% vs $70.92), ranging from $63.00 to $76.00 (7 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Eversource Energy?
Over 1 year, 16% of analyst targets on Eversource Energy were profitable, for an average return of -0% (across 93 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Eversource Energy stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $74.00 within 12 months, i.e. +4% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $76.00, the most cautious $63.00.
What is the Eversource Energy stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $74.00, +4%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (16%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Eversource Energy overvalued?
Its P/E is 18.6, forward P/E 14.4. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.