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Linda Dorcena Forry, a trustee at Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a utility company with a market capitalization of $23.3 billion and an impressive 26-year track record of consecutive dividend increases, recently sold 2,092 common shares of the company at a price of $60.76 each. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock currently appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value. This transaction, executed on February 18, totaled approximately $127,109. Following the sale, Forry holds 11,995 shares, including restricted share units and related dividend equivalents. This move is part of routine portfolio management activities for the trustee. The company currently offers a 4.8% dividend yield and maintains healthy profit margins of 51.7%. InvestingPro subscribers can access additional insights, including 8 more key tips and a comprehensive Pro Research Report, providing deeper analysis of Eversource Energy’s financial health and growth prospects.
In other recent news, Eversource Energy reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings per share (EPS) at $1.01, slightly surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.99. However, Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) remains cautious, cutting Eversource’s price target to $55 from $56 and maintaining an Underperform rating due to concerns over growth prospects and regulatory challenges in Connecticut. Meanwhile, Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities demonstrated confidence in Eversource by raising its price target to $68, maintaining an Outperform rating, citing anticipated stability in the company’s regulatory conditions. Eversource Energy was also recently added to the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index, joining companies with a long history of raising dividends. Additionally, the company acquired a 26-acre site from Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) in Everett, Massachusetts, to enhance clean energy capabilities and grid reliability in the region. Despite these developments, Scotiabank downgraded Eversource’s stock rating to Sector Underperform, citing a challenging regulatory environment and a weak balance sheet. The bank also applied a 35% discount to its sector anchor multiple due to concerns about Eversource’s earnings growth and regulatory interactions. Eversource’s commitment to clean energy remains strong, as evidenced by its recent acquisition and recognition as a top energy efficiency provider.
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