Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) doubles 2025 profit and lifts EPS outlook
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Eversource Energy reported a strong rebound in 2025 results, with GAAP earnings of $1.69 billion, or $4.56 per share, up from $811.7 million, or $2.27 per share, in 2024. Non-GAAP recurring earnings rose to $1.77 billion, or $4.76 per share, compared with $1.63 billion, or $4.57 per share, the prior year, reflecting growth after excluding large offshore wind and Aquarion-related losses.
Fourth-quarter 2025 earnings were $421.3 million, or $1.12 per share, versus $72.5 million, or $0.20 per share, in 2024, helped by the absence of prior-year charges and better underlying performance in natural gas and electric distribution. For 2025, transmission earned $776.7 million, electric distribution $667.1 million, natural gas distribution $360.5 million and water distribution $44.2 million.
The company issued 2026 EPS guidance of $4.80–$4.95 per share and targets 5–7 percent long-term earnings-per-share growth through 2030, based on 2025 non-GAAP EPS. Eversource outlined a $26.5 billion capital investment plan for 2026–2030 and expects to raise $800 million to $1.1 billion of equity over that period while maintaining credit metrics above downgrade thresholds.
Positive
- Sharp improvement in GAAP earnings to $1.69 billion, or $4.56 per share, from $811.7 million, or $2.27 per share, in 2024, alongside higher non-GAAP EPS and a clearly defined 5–7 percent long-term growth target supported by a $26.5 billion regulated investment plan.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Eversource posts a sharp GAAP rebound, modest non-GAAP growth, and a sizable capex plan with equity funding.
Eversource Energy more than doubled GAAP EPS to
Segment data point to continued investment-led expansion, with 2025 earnings of
Management guides 2026 EPS to
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| Section 2 | Financial Information |
| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Conditions. |
On February 12, 2026, Eversource Energy issued a news release announcing its unaudited results of operations for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025 and related financial information for certain of its subsidiaries as of and for the same period. A copy of the news release and related unaudited financial reports are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) nor incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by Eversource Energy or any subsidiary thereof under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), unless specified otherwise.
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| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On February 13, 2026, Eversource Energy will webcast a conference call with financial analysts during which senior management will discuss the company’s financial performance through the fourth quarter of 2025. The webcast will be accessible from the Investors section of the Eversource Energy website at www.investors.eversource.com. Attached as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by reference are the slides to be discussed by Eversource Energy during the conference call.
The information contained in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.3, shall not be deemed “filed” with the SEC nor incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Eversource Energy or any subsidiary thereof under the Securities Act, unless specified otherwise.
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| 99.1 | News Release of Eversource Energy dated February 12, 2026. | |
| 99.2 | Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023; unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. | |
| 99.3 | February 13, 2026 presentation slides. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| EVERSOURCE ENERGY THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE (Registrants) | ||
| February 12, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jay S. Buth |
| Jay S. Buth | ||
| Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer | ||
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Exhibit 99.1
Eversource Energy Reports Full-Year & Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
HARTFORD, Conn. and BOSTON, Mass. (February 12, 2026) – Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) today reported full-year 2025 earnings of $1.69 billion, or $4.56 per share, compared with full-year 2024 earnings of $811.7 million, or $2.27 per share. Non-GAAP recurring earnings totaled $1.77 billion1, or $4.76 per share1, for the full-year 2025, compared with $1.63 billion1, or $4.57 per share1, for the full-year 2024. The Company's 2025 updated non-GAAP recurring earnings guidance was between $4.72 and $4.80 per share.1
Eversource reported fourth quarter 2025 earnings of $421.3 million, or $1.12 per share, compared with fourth quarter 2024 earnings of $72.5 million, or $0.20 per share. Non-GAAP earnings totaled $421.3 million, or $1.12 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $370.8 million1, or $1.01 per share1, in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Results for the full-year 2025 include an aggregate net after-tax loss of $75.0 million, or $0.20 per share, related to an increase in Eversource’s liability for expected future payments to Global Infrastructure Partners as part of the September 30, 2024 sale of the South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind projects, net of tax benefits associated with the tax losses on the sale of these projects. Results for the full-year 2024 include an aggregate net after-tax loss of $524.0 million, or $1.47 per share, related to Eversource completing the sales of its offshore wind investments. Also, in the fourth quarter 2024, the Company recorded an after-tax loss of $298.3 million related to the pending sale of the Aquarion Water Company. The full year 2024 impact of this loss was $0.83 per share, while the fourth quarter 2024 impact was $0.81 per share. These impacts are excluded from non-GAAP recurring earnings.
“In 2025, we executed on our priorities of delivering solid operational and financial results, strengthening our balance sheet, and improving cash flow from operations. We also made significant progress in achieving constructive regulatory outcomes by working collaboratively with our regulators during a time of extensive change at the state and federal levels. This solid execution would not have been possible without our highly dedicated team of nearly 11,000 employees who work expertly and passionately to serve our communities and customers,” said Eversource Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Nolan.
“Looking ahead to 2026, we will continue to focus on energy affordability for our customers, making prudent investments and exercising cost discipline. We'll also continue to adopt innovative technology solutions to improve our delivery of safe, reliable and affordable energy that our customers need and deserve. We are very excited about Eversource’s future as a pure-play regulated utility company with solid growth opportunities,” said Nolan.
Annual Outlook, 5-year Investment Plan and Financing Activity
Eversource Energy's annual projection for 2026 earnings is between $4.80 per share and $4.95 per share. The Company also expects that its cumulative long-term earnings per share growth rate would be within the range of 5 to 7 percent through 2030, using the 2025 non-GAAP results of $4.76 per share1 earned as the base year. In addition, the Company expects annual earnings growth towards the upper half of its long-term guidance by 2028.
Eversource released its new five-year $26.5 billion investment plan for the years 2026 to 2030, which is an increase of $2.3 billion dollars over its previous plan of $24.2 billion and an increase of $1.5 billion for the years 2025 to 2029. Both time periods exclude any capital investments related to Aquarion Water Company. This increase is primarily due to higher electric and natural gas distribution investment. These investments enable Eversource to continue to provide customers with safe and reliable service, support load growth and clean energy objectives for the Eversource territory.
Eversource expects to raise equity in the range of $800 million to $1.1 billion, excluding the annual equity issuances related to its dividend reinvestment and equity compensation programs, over its forecast period of 2026-2030. This equity raise is not impacted by the status of the potential sale of Aquarion.
Electric Transmission
Eversource’s transmission segment earned $776.7 million in 2025, compared with earnings of $724.6 million in 2024. Transmission earnings were $183.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with $184.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Transmission segment results improved due primarily to continued investment in Eversource’s electric transmission system. Fourth quarter results were slightly lower due primarily to the absence of a carrying charge benefit recorded in the prior year.
Electric Distribution
Eversource’s electric distribution segment earned $667.1 million in 2025, compared with earnings of $631.7 million in 2024. Electric distribution earned $95.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with earnings of $110.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings were negatively impacted by a charge to earnings for customer credits at NSTAR Electric as a result of the joint settlement agreement approved in Massachusetts on December 1, 2025. Improved full-year results were due primarily to higher revenues from base distribution rate increases at Eversource's New Hampshire and Massachusetts electric businesses, and continued investments in our distribution system. The higher revenues were partially offset by higher interest expense, higher non-tracked operations and maintenance expense (O&M), as well as higher property taxes and depreciation.
Natural Gas Distribution
Eversource’s natural gas distribution segment earned $360.5 million in 2025, compared with earnings of $291.0 million in 2024. Natural gas distribution earned $123.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with earnings of $103.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Improved full-year and fourth-quarter results were due primarily to higher revenues from base distribution rate increases at Eversource's Massachusetts natural gas businesses to recover continued investment in our natural gas infrastructure, as well as a base distribution rate increase at Yankee Gas effective November 1, 2025. The higher revenues were partially offset by higher O&M, which included a charge resulting from penalties recorded as part of NSTAR Gas' settlement agreement with the Attorney General in December 2025 and an unfavorable impact from the Yankee Gas rate case decision, higher depreciation, interest and property tax expense.
Water Distribution
Eversource’s water distribution segment, excluding the prior year loss on the pending sale noted above, earned $44.2 million in 2025, compared with earnings of $44.6 million1 in 2024. Water distribution earned $7.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with earnings of $7.5 million1 in the fourth quarter of 2024. Results in both periods were comparable to prior year results.
Eversource Parent and Other Companies
Eversource parent and other companies, excluding the net losses from offshore wind, lost $(81.1) million1 in 2025 compared with $(57.9) million1 in 2024, and earned $11.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to losses of $(34.5) million1 in the fourth quarter of 2024. The full year loss is driven by higher interest expense due primarily to the absence of capitalized interest as a result of the sale of our offshore wind projects in the third quarter of 2024, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate. Fourth quarter and full year 2025 results also include a benefit from the approved recovery of costs to acquire Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts (EGMA) as part of the Massachusetts joint settlement agreement approved on December 1, 2025.
Eversource Energy Consolidated Earnings
The following table reconciles 2025 and 2024 fourth quarter and full-year GAAP earnings per share including the effects of share dilution in 2025:
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Quarter | Full
Year | |||||||||
| 2024 | Reported GAAP EPS | $ | 0.20 | $ | 2.27 | |||||
| Electric transmission segment earnings | (0.01 | ) | 0.06 | |||||||
| Electric distribution segment earnings | (0.05 | ) | 0.03 | |||||||
| Natural gas distribution segment earnings | 0.05 | 0.16 | ||||||||
| Water distribution segment earnings | — | — | ||||||||
| Parent and other companies | 0.12 | (0.06 | ) | |||||||
| Absence of 2024 losses from sale of offshore wind investments, partially offset by the net loss to increase the offshore wind contingent liability recorded in the third quarter 2025 | — | 1.27 | ||||||||
| Absence of prior year loss on pending sale of the water distribution business | 0.81 | 0.83 | ||||||||
| 2025 | Reported GAAP EPS | $ | 1.12 | $ | 4.56 | |||||
Financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025 and 2024 for Eversource Energy’s business segments and parent and other companies are noted below:
Three months ended:
| (in millions, except EPS) | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | Increase/ (Decrease) | 2025 EPS | 2024 EPS 1 | Increase/ (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Electric Transmission | $ | 183.7 | $ | 184.0 | $ | (0.3 | ) | $ | 0.49 | $ | 0.50 | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||
| Electric Distribution | 95.5 | 110.4 | (14.9 | ) | 0.25 | 0.30 | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Natural Gas Distribution | 123.6 | 103.4 | 20.2 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Water Distribution 1 | 7.4 | 7.5 | (0.1 | ) | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Parent and Other Companies | 11.1 | (34.5 | ) | 45.6 | 0.03 | (0.09 | ) | 0.12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss on pending sale of the water distribution business | — | (298.3 | ) | 298.3 | — | (0.81 | ) | 0.81 | ||||||||||||||||
| Reported Earnings | $ | 421.3 | $ | 72.5 | $ | 348.8 | $ | 1.12 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.92 | ||||||||||||
Full year ended:
| (in millions, except EPS) | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | Increase/ (Decrease) | 2025 EPS 1 | 2024 EPS 1 | Increase/ (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Electric Transmission | $ | 776.7 | $ | 724.6 | $ | 52.1 | $ | 2.09 | $ | 2.03 | $ | 0.06 | ||||||||||||
| Electric Distribution | 667.1 | 631.7 | 35.4 | 1.80 | 1.77 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Natural Gas Distribution | 360.5 | 291.0 | 69.5 | 0.97 | 0.81 | 0.16 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Water Distribution 1 | 44.2 | 44.6 | (0.4 | ) | 0.12 | 0.12 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Parent and Other Companies 1 | (81.1 | ) | (57.9 | ) | (23.2 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Losses on Offshore Wind | (75.0 | ) | (524.0 | ) | 449.0 | (0.20 | ) | (1.47 | ) | 1.27 | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on pending sale of the water distribution business | — | (298.3 | ) | 298.3 | — | (0.83 | ) | 0.83 | ||||||||||||||||
| Reported Earnings | $ | 1,692.4 | $ | 811.7 | $ | 880.7 | $ | 4.56 | $ | 2.27 | $ | 2.29 | ||||||||||||
Eversource Energy has approximately 375 million common shares outstanding and operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. It serves approximately 4.6 million electric, natural gas and water customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
CONTACT:
Rima Hyder (Investor Relations)
(781) 441-8882
William Hinkle (Media Relations)
(603) 634-2228
| Note: Eversource Energy will webcast a conference call with senior management on February 13, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. The webcast and associated slides can be accessed through Eversource Energy’s website at eversource.com or directly on the Investor Relations website at investors.eversource.com. |
1All per-share amounts in this news release are reported on a diluted basis. The only common equity securities that are publicly traded are common shares of Eversource Energy. The earnings discussion includes financial measures that are not recognized under generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) referencing earnings and EPS excluding losses associated with our previous offshore wind investments, a loss on the pending sale of the Aquarion water distribution business, and a loss on the disposition of land that was initially acquired to construct the Northern Pass Transmission project and was subsequently abandoned. EPS by business is also a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated by dividing the net income attributable to common shareholders of each business by the weighted average diluted Eversource Energy common shares outstanding for the period. The earnings and EPS of each business do not represent a direct legal interest in the assets and liabilities of such business, but rather represent a direct interest in Eversource Energy’s assets and liabilities as a whole. Eversource Energy uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate and provide details of earnings results by business and to more fully compare and explain results without including these items. This information is among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for evaluating performance and planning and forecasting of future periods. Management believes the impacts of the losses associated with our previous offshore wind investments, the loss on the pending sale of the Aquarion water distribution business, and the loss on the disposition of land associated with an abandoned project are not indicative of Eversource Energy's ongoing costs and performance. Management views these charges as not directly related to the ongoing operations of the business and therefore not an indicator of baseline operating performance. Due to the nature and significance of the effect of these items on net income attributable to common shareholders and EPS, management believes that the non-GAAP presentation is a more meaningful representation of Eversource Energy's financial performance and provides additional and useful information to readers of this report in analyzing historical and future performance of the business. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to reported net income attributable to common shareholders or EPS determined in accordance with GAAP as indicators of Eversource Energy's operating performance.
This document includes statements concerning Eversource Energy’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, assumptions of future events, future financial performance or growth and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U. S. federal securities laws. Generally, readers can identify these forward-looking statements through the use of words or phrases such as “estimate,” “expect,” “pending,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “believe,” “forecast,” “would,” “should,” “could” and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations, estimates, assumptions or projections of management and are not guarantees of future performance. These expectations, estimates, assumptions or projections may vary materially from actual results. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and are accompanied by, the following important factors that may cause our actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to cyber events or breaches, including acts of war or terrorism, affecting our systems or the systems of third parties on which we rely; unauthorized access to, and the misappropriation of, confidential and proprietary Company, customer, employee, financial or system operating information; actions or inaction of local, state and federal regulatory, public policy and taxing bodies; changes in laws, regulations, Presidential executive orders or regulatory policy, including compliance with laws and regulations, which may impact the cost of compliance and strategic initiatives of the Company; adverse publicity, which can harm our reputation, influence legislative and regulatory bodies, and result in unfavorable outcomes; variability in the costs and final investment returns of the Revolution Wind and South Fork Wind offshore wind projects as it relates to the purchase price post-closing adjustment under the terms of the sale agreement for these projects; the ability to qualify for investment tax credits; extreme weather, including severe storms, due to the impacts of climate change, and fluctuations in weather patterns; adequacy, contamination of, or disruption in, our water supplies; physical attacks or grid disturbances that may damage and disrupt our electric transmission and electric, natural gas, and water distribution systems; ability or inability to commence and complete our major strategic development projects and opportunities; breakdown, failure of, or damage to operating equipment, information technology systems, or processes of our transmission and distribution systems; changes in levels or timing of capital expenditures, including unplanned expenditures and increased capital expenditure requirements; changes in business conditions, which could include disruptive technology or development of alternative energy sources related to our current or future business model; substandard performance of third-party suppliers and service providers, or counterparties not meeting their obligations; limits on our access to, or increases in, the cost of capital, including disruptions in the capital markets or other events that make our access to necessary capital more difficult or costly; changes in economic conditions, including impact on interest rates, tax policies, tariffs and customer demand and payment ability; changes in accounting standards and financial reporting regulations; actions of rating agencies; and other presently unknown or unforeseen factors.
Other risk factors are detailed in Eversource Energy’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). They are updated as necessary and available on Eversource Energy’s website at investors.eversource.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and management encourages you to consult such disclosures.
All such factors are difficult to predict and contain uncertainties that may materially affect Eversource Energy’s actual results, many of which are beyond our control. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, as each speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by federal securities laws, Eversource Energy undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Exhibit 99.2
EVERSOURCE ENERGY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| (Thousands of Dollars, Except Share Information) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| Operating Revenues | $ | 3,370,196 | $ | 2,971,488 | ||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||
| Purchased Power, Purchased Natural Gas and Transmission | 1,000,834 | 740,832 | ||||||
| Operations and Maintenance | 600,430 | 575,100 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 408,016 | 372,853 | ||||||
| Amortization | 163,111 | 215,369 | ||||||
| Energy Efficiency Programs | 212,403 | 165,007 | ||||||
| Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | 274,938 | 257,488 | ||||||
| Loss on Pending Sale of Aquarion | — | 297,000 | ||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 2,659,732 | 2,623,649 | ||||||
| Operating Income | 710,464 | 347,839 | ||||||
| Interest Expense | 331,159 | 288,696 | ||||||
| Other Income, Net | 105,317 | 91,612 | ||||||
| Income Before Income Tax Expense | 484,622 | 150,755 | ||||||
| Income Tax Expense | 61,436 | 76,355 | ||||||
| Net Income | 423,186 | 74,400 | ||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | 1,880 | 1,880 | ||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders | $ | 421,306 | $ | 72,520 | ||||
| Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share | $ | 1.12 | $ | 0.20 | ||||
| Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic | 375,513,202 | 366,481,846 | ||||||
| Diluted | 376,179,513 | 366,883,093 | ||||||
The data contained in this report is preliminary and is unaudited. This report is being submitted for the sole purpose of providing information to shareholders about Eversource Energy and Subsidiaries and is not a representation, prospectus, or intended for use in connection with any purchase or sale of securities.
EVERSOURCE ENERGY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME/(LOSS)
(Unaudited)
| For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| (Thousands of Dollars, Except Share Information) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
| Operating Revenues | $ | 13,547,244 | $ | 11,900,809 | $ | 11,910,705 | ||||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Purchased Power, Purchased Natural Gas and Transmission | 4,209,172 | 3,736,078 | 5,168,241 | |||||||||
| Operations and Maintenance | 2,073,778 | 2,012,926 | 1,895,703 | |||||||||
| Depreciation | 1,568,578 | 1,433,503 | 1,305,840 | |||||||||
| Amortization | 835,909 | 342,864 | (490,117 | ) | ||||||||
| Energy Efficiency Programs | 778,348 | 671,828 | 691,344 | |||||||||
| Taxes Other Than Income Taxes | 1,092,870 | 997,901 | 940,359 | |||||||||
| Loss on Pending Sale of Aquarion | — | 297,000 | — | |||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 10,558,655 | 9,492,100 | 9,511,370 | |||||||||
| Operating Income | 2,988,589 | 2,408,709 | 2,399,335 | |||||||||
| Interest Expense | 1,243,266 | 1,111,336 | 855,441 | |||||||||
| Losses on Offshore Wind | 284,000 | 464,019 | 2,167,000 | |||||||||
| Other Income, Net | 378,854 | 410,482 | 348,069 | |||||||||
| Income/(Loss) Before Income Tax Expense | 1,840,177 | 1,243,836 | (275,037 | ) | ||||||||
| Income Tax Expense | 140,286 | 424,664 | 159,684 | |||||||||
| Net Income/(Loss) | 1,699,891 | 819,172 | (434,721 | ) | ||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | 7,519 | 7,519 | 7,519 | |||||||||
| Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders | $ | 1,692,372 | $ | 811,653 | $ | (442,240 | ) | |||||
| Basic Earnings/(Loss) Per Common Share | $ | 4.56 | $ | 2.27 | $ | (1.27 | ) | |||||
| Diluted Earnings/(Loss) Per Common Share | $ | 4.56 | $ | 2.27 | $ | (1.26 | ) | |||||
| Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | 370,852,601 | 357,482,965 | 349,580,638 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 371,259,264 | 357,779,408 | 349,840,481 | |||||||||
The data contained in this report is preliminary and is unaudited. This report is being submitted for the sole purpose of providing information to shareholders about Eversource Energy and Subsidiaries and is not a representation, prospectus, or intended for use in connection with any purchase or sale of securities.
Exhibit 99.3
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 FEBRUARY 13, 2026 Eversource Energy Year End 2025 Earnings Report Exhibit 99.3
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 Safe Harbor Statement 1 All per - share amounts in this presentation are reported on a diluted basis. The only common equity securities that are publicly traded are common shares of Eversource Energy. The earnings discussion includes financial measures that are not recognized under generally accepted accounting principles (non - GAAP) referencing earnings and EPS excludin g losses associated with our previous offshore wind investments, a loss on the pending sale of the Aquarion water distribution business, and a loss on the disposition of land that was initially acquired to constr uct the Northern Pass Transmission project and was subsequently abandoned. EPS by business is also a non - GAAP financial measure and is calculated by dividing the net income attributable to common shareholders of each busin ess by the weighted average diluted Eversource Energy common shares outstanding for the period. The earnings and EPS of each business do not represent a direct legal interest in the assets and liabilities of s uch business, but rather represent a direct interest in Eversource Energy’s assets and liabilities as a whole. Eversource Energy uses these non - GAAP financial measures to evaluate and provide details of earnings results by business and to more fully compare and explain results without including these items. This information is among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for evaluating performance and planning and forecastin g o f future periods. Management believes the impacts of the losses associated with our previous offshore wind investments, the loss on the pending sale of the Aquarion water distribution business, and the loss on th e disposition of land associated with an abandoned project are not indicative of Eversource Energy's ongoing costs and performance. Management views these charges as not directly related to the ongoing operations of t he business and therefore not an indicator of baseline operating performance. Due to the nature and significance of the effect of these items on net income attributable to common shareholders and EPS, management be lie ves that the non - GAAP presentation is a more meaningful representation of Eversource Energy's financial performance and provides additional and useful information to readers of this report in analyzing historic al and future performance of the business. These non - GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to reported net income attributable to common shareholders or EPS determined in accordance with GA AP as indicators of Eversource Energy's operating performance. 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YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 Agenda Business Update ▪ 2025 Key Accomplishments ▪ Aquarion Water Sale ▪ 2026 Key Strategic Priorities 2 Joe Nolan Chairman, President & CEO Financial Update ▪ 2025 Financial Results ▪ Regulatory Update ▪ Updated Investment & Financing Activity ▪ Earnings Guidance John Moreira EVP, CFO & Treasurer
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT 3 CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Joe Nolan Business Update
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 $3.86 $4.09 $4.34 $4.57 $4.76 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 $2.41 $2.55 $2.70 $2.86 $3.01 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 6.0% 3 - Year Growth Rate Track Record of Financial Excellence & Delivering on Guidance Expectations RECURRING NON - GAAP EPS DIVIDENDS PER SHARE 4
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 5 Strategic Accomplishments in 2025 x Maintained top decile performance for reliability ▪ 7 th consecutive year of top decile performance for MBI ▪ Multi - year track record of top decile performance for SAIDI x Deployed capital infrastructure projects ▪ Executed on a robust capital plan of ~$5 billion ▪ Over 100,000 smart meters installed in 2025 (Massachusetts AMI program) ▪ Broke ground on construction of the $1.8 billion Cambridge Substation x Achieved constructive rate case outcomes across jurisdictions ▪ Rate orders for PSNH and Yankee Gas ▪ Rate settlements for NSTAR Gas and EGMA x Completed onshore substation construction for Revolution Wind ahead of schedule x Executed on FFO enhancement strategy ▪ Credit metric improvement of +300 bps at S&P and +450 bps at Moody’s x Engaged with local legislators to address affordability concerns x Storm cost securitization docket in Connecticut, with legislative support For the 7 th year Eversource was recognized in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies Named as one of America’s Climate Leaders for third straight year by USA Today and Statista
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 Aligned with our mission to provide reliable, resilient and affordable service for customers, while delivering shareholder value Our Key Strategic Priorities for 2026 Long - term EPS growth target of between 5% and 7% that will be supported by regulatory and strategic outcomes in 2026 Execute on Capital Investment Plan Maintain Balance Sheet Strength Deliver Top - Tier Performance Robust capital investment plan of $26.5 billion through 2030 that is focused on load growth and reliability, with incremental opportunities of $1.0 billion Meaningful progress made on FFO/Debt. Maintaining levels well above downgrade thresholds. Solid financing strategy regardless of Aquarion sale outcome Maintain high reliability, enhance customer experience and ensure the safety of our workforce Engage with Regulators Actively pursue constructive engagement with regulators and stakeholders to help shape future of energy in our region Support Sustainable Long - Term Growth 6
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT 7 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & TREASURER John Moreira Financial Update
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 2025 vs. 2024 Financial Results 8 Change Full Year 2024 Full Year 2025 Change 4Q 2024 4Q 2025 $0.06 $2.03 $2.09 $(0.01) $0.50 $0.49 Electric Transmission 0.03 1.77 1.80 (0.05) 0.30 0.25 Electric Distribution 0.16 0.81 0.97 0.05 0.28 0.33 Natural Gas Distribution 0.00 0.12 0.12 0.00 0.02 0.02 Water Distribution (Non - GAAP) (0.06) (0.16) (0.22) 0.12 (0.09) 0.03 Parent & Other (Non - GAAP) $0.19 $4.57 $4.76 $0.11 $1.01 $1.12 EPS (Non - GAAP) 2.10 (2.30) (0.20) 0.81 (0.81) 0.00 Losses on Offshore Wind plus Loss on Pending Sale of Aquarion $2.29 $2.27 $4.56 $0.92 $0.20 $1.12 Reported EPS (GAAP)
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 $1,328 $1,209 $1,275 $1,360 $1,492 $1,507 $1,608 $1,871 $2,009 $2,291 $2,278 $2,180 $2,197 $2,296 $1,023 $975 $1,247 $1,320 $1,404 $1,456 $1,376 $260 $241 $259 $217 $276 $219 $256 $4,482 $4,434 $5,072 $5,175 $5,352 $5,379 $5,536 $0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $4,500 $5,000 $5,500 $6,000 2024A 2025A 2026E 2027E 2028E 2029E 2030E Transmission Electric Distribution Natural Gas Distribution IT and Facilities $ In Millions $26.5 BILLION 2026 - 2030 * 2026 – 2030 Projected Capital Infrastructure Investments 9 * The capital expenditure plan for 2026 to 2030 excludes $1.3 billion projected investments for Aquarion. Represents $2.3 billion increase as compared to prior five - year forecast $27.8 Billion including Aquarion investments of $1.3 Billion Potential for incremental investments during this forecast period of approximately $1 Billion for CT AMI
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 $ in Millions $1.5 Billion Increase in 2026 - 2029 Infrastructure Investments Primarily in Electric Distribution 10 27% 43% 26% 4% Feb 2026 Plan* Electric Transmission Electric Distribution Natural Gas Distribution IT and Facilities $ 233 $ 696 $ 523 $ 75 $0 $200 $400 $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 $1,400 $1,600 $1,800 Spending Increase from February 2025 Plan Electric Transmission Electric Distribution Natural Gas Distribution IT and Facilities ~$1.5 Billion * The chart above represents segment percentages of total investments for the period 2026 to 2029, the years of overlap between the two plans. The water segment has been excluded.
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 $399 $520 $358 $349 $241 $130 $523 $574 $727 $852 $1,181 $1,381 $287 $181 $275 $291 $85 $97 $1,209 $1,275 $1,360 $1,492 $1,507 $1,608 $0 $200 $400 $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 $1,400 $1,600 $1,800 2025A 2026E 2027E 2028E 2029E 2030E CL&P NSTAR Electric PSNH Other concepts under development Projected Transmission Capital Expenditures 11 $ In Millions Massachusetts driving Transmission infrastructure need s
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 36% 32% 44% 45% 20% 23% 2024A RATE BASE Rate Base Forecast $30.6 billion * $49.3 billion * Rate Base Growth Driven by Regulated Investments & Disciplined Capital Allocation * Rate base estimates exclude certain CWIP balances which totaled approximately $2.5 billion at the end of 2024 2030E RATE BASE Natural Gas Distribution Electric Distribution Transmission Five - Year Capital Investment Program (2026E - 2030E) 27% 42% 26% 5% Electric Transmission Electric Distribution Natural Gas Distribution IT & Facilities $26.5Bn 12
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 Regulatory Progress Massachusetts ▪ PBR Increases Approved – $55M NSTAR Electric – $10M NSTAR Gas ▪ EGMA Cost to Achieve Settlement Approved – $62M Net settlement ▪ NSTAR Gas Rate Base Roll - in Approved – $45M increase – $12M one - time credit New Hampshire ▪ PSNH Rate Order – $100M revenue increase, four year stay - out – 9.50% ROE Connecticut ▪ Yankee Gas Rate Case Order – $96M increase – 9.32% ROE ▪ Storm Cost Prudency Review – PURA opened new docket for prudency & securitization of $980M storm costs 13
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 $6.7 - $7.2B $27.8B $24.2 - $24.7B (68.0%) $8.5 - $9.0B (27.0%) $0.8 - $1.1B (2.0%) Projected Cash Flows and Financing Activities 14 Financing Needs 2026 - 2030 Cash Uses Cash Sources Common Equity Debt and alternative financing solutions 2 Cash from Operations Dividends Capital Plan 1 ($ BILLIONS) 1: Includes approximately $1.3 billion capital investment for Eversource’s water business 2: Net of retirement. Includes hybrid issuances with equity content, Aquarion sale, minority interest sale or similar transaction, and avoidance of Aquarion capital funding Majority of financing met through cash from operations. Financing needs remain flexible given Aquarion uncertainty Alternative financing solutions to be accretive to common equity issuances Financing activities target annual FFO - Debt levels at over 100bps above downgrade thresholds at S&P and Moody’s Storm Securitization Proceeds [With equity content of $1.3 - $2.5B] ~$1.5B (3.0%)
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 FFO : Debt Enhancement Strategy Resulted in >100 Bps of Cushion at Both Agencies S&P Moody’s 11.1% 14.3% September 2024 September 2025 9.5% 14.1% September 2024 September 2025 230 Bps of Credit Cushion (12% Credit Threshold) 110 Bps of Credit Cushion (13% Credit Threshold) 15 Projected 2026 - 2030 FFO to Debt: 100 Bps above S&P and Moody’s downgrade thresholds each year
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 Key 2026 Earnings Drivers 2026 EPS Guidance: ▪ Transmission capital investments ▪ Base rate changes in CT, MA and NH ▪ Capital recovery mechanisms ▪ Controlled operations and maintenance expenses 16 ▪ Higher depreciation and property taxes ▪ Higher interest expense ▪ Share dilution ▪ Higher effective tax rate $4.80 – $4.95
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 Earnings Expectations & Strategic Focus Areas to Support Future Growth Upcoming Regulatory & Strategic Milestones (2026) Regulatory Outcomes & Strategic Initiatives to Drive Earnings Growth in 2027 & Beyond 2026 EPS Range: $4.80 - $4.95 per Share 5% - 7% Long - Term EPS Growth: Measured from 2025 non - recurring EPS of $4.76 Key Drivers Robust Capital Investment Efficient Financing Constructive Regulatory Outcomes ’26 - ’30 Longer - Term Implications for Eversource (2027 & Beyond) Aquarion Water rate case filed CL&P rate case filed PURA rules on Aquarion remand Storm Securitization proceedings Revolution Wind operational Rate decision expected year - end 2026; earnings impact in 2027 Potential proceeds for capital investments & debt repayment if approved (base plan assumes continued Aquarion ownership) Decision expected mid 2027; earnings impact in 2027 and 2028 Resolution expected mid - 2026; Cash proceeds in 2027. Improved credit metrics & lower interest expense COD expected 2 nd half 2026; removes any go - forward earnings risk from OSW; improves earnings predictability 17 H1 H2
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 Q & A 18
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 Appendix 19
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 Eversource - A Pure Play Regulated Utility & the Largest in the New England Region 20 4.6M CUSTOMERS 3.5M Electric, 897K Gas, 249K Water 59.9K DISTRIBUTION MILES 19K Underground Lines 4.5K TRANSMISSION MILES $25B CURRENT MARKET CAPITALIZATION As of December 31, 2025 $30.6B ACTUAL 2024 RATE BASE $64B TOTAL ASSETS As of December 31, 2025 10,730 EMPLOYEES As of YE 2025 66.0 SYSTEM AVG MIN INTERRUPTION DURATION (SAIDI) 2025 21.0 AVG MONTHS BETWEEN INTERRUPTIONS (MBI) 2025
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 $2.96 $3.11 $3.25 $3.45 $3.64 $3.86 $4.09 $4.34 $4.57 $4.76 $4.80 - $4.95 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A* 2020A* 2021A* 2022A* 2023A* 2024A* 2025A* 2026E 2027E 2028E 2029E 2030E * Reflects non - GAAP results, excludes nonrecurring charges 21 Proven Track Record of Earnings and Dividend Performance 6% EPS 10 - Year Growth Rate
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 2025 & 2026 Parent Debt and Equity Issuances and Maturities 22 Equity Issuances New Shares ▪ At - The - Market Program for $1.2 billion issued 7.1 million shares in 2025 with net proceeds of approximately $ 465 million Treasury Shares ▪ Dividend reinvestment, employee equity programs continue with approximately 1.7 million shares issued in 2025 Maturity Size/Coupon Company Jan 15, 2025* $300M @ 3.15% Parent Aug 15, 2025* $300M @ 0.80% Parent 2025 DEBT ISSUANCES 2025 DEBT MATURITIES Maturity Size/Coupon Company Dec 15, 2030 $600M @ 4.45% Parent 2026 DEBT MATURITIES Maturity Size/Coupon Company Mar 15, 2026 $250M @ 3.35% Parent May 15, 2026 $450M @ 4.75% Parent Aug 15, 2026 $300M @ 1.40% Parent 22 * Paid at maturity
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 $4,390 $4,592 $4,785 $4,928 $5,009 $5,119 $5,216 $4,363 $4,668 $4,874 $5,237 $5,780 $6,705 $7,736 $2,018 $2,312 $2,512 $2,598 $2,758 $2,856 $2,796 $10,771 $11,572 $12,171 $12,763 $13,547 $14,680 $15,748 $0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000 $16,000 2024A 2025A 2026E 2027E 2028E 2029E 2030E CL&P NSTAR Electric PSNH Transmission Rate Base Growth Projections 23 $ In Millions
YEAR END 2025 EARNINGS REPORT February 13, 2026 For the 6 th consecutive year received the HIRE Vets award (Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans). For the first time Eversource achieved the Platinum level, the highest recognition from the US Department of Labor. Named as one of America’s Climate Leaders by USA TODAY and Statista for the 3 rd year in a row. Ranked #1 among energy companies and utilities nationwide for the highest core emissions reduction year - over - year. For the 7th year in a row Eversource was recognized in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies based on our corporate social sustainability performance and reputation. Named the #1 utility and for the 6 th consecutive year included in the top 100 in Just Capital and CNBC’s list of America’s Most JUST Companies, a ranking of the most responsible publicly traded companies. Included as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series, designed to identify companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance practices measured against globally recognized standards. Eversource has been recognized in the 2025 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program created to honor people - first organizations that prioritize the well - being of their employee population. 24 Eversource Recognition
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