Should I buy Eversource Energy (ES) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: BMO Capital — 73% of its targets hit on this sector (208 calls tested). It aims for $72 (+1.5 %), call made on July 23, 2026, maturing on July 23, 2027 (36 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Eversource Energy
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho | 60 % | +4.9 % | 5 | $74 +4% |
| Wells Fargo | 44 % | -0.4 % | 16 | $76 +7% |
| Morgan Stanley | 65 % | +1.8 % | 20 | — |
| Keybanc | 43 % | -0.4 % | 7 | — |
| Guggenheim | 60 % | -2.4 % | 5 | — |
| Credit Suisse | 44 % | -4.9 % | 9 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- The most reliable firm on ES, Janney Montgomery Scott (100% hit rate, 4 scored calls), targets $79 (call made on November 24, 2025, maturing on November 24, 2026) (+11%) in its most recent call.
- Pays a dividend (4.3% yield), raised for 26 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~19) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 5 are neutral and 2 are sells.
- Limited upside: the median target is only +4% from the current price.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on ES
Median target $74 (+4%) · 9 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Eversource Energy now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 22% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $74 (+4%), and Janney Montgomery Scott (most reliable on ES, 100%) targets $79. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~19). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Eversource Energy?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($74) is still +4% above the current price ($71) (most reliable on ES: Janney Montgomery Scott, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Eversource Energy still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($71) and its estimated value: analysts target $74 on median (+4%), with 22% buys (most reliable on ES: Janney Montgomery Scott, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on ES and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying ES?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 5 are neutral and 2 are sells.
→ Go deeper: the full Eversource Energy profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).