Eversource Energy (ES) VP reports 1,311-share award and 335-share tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eversource Energy executive Jay S. Buth reported equity compensation transactions and related tax withholding. On January 27, 2026, he acquired 1,311 common shares of Eversource Energy as a grant or award, at a price of $0 per share, bringing his directly held position to 27,555 common shares.

On February 12, 2026, 335 common shares were disposed of at $70.22 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations, leaving 27,220 common shares held directly. In addition, 309 common shares are held indirectly in the Eversource 401k Plan according to the plan’s record keeper.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BUTH JAY S.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EVERSOURCE ENERGY

107 SELDEN STREET

(Street)

BERLIN CT 06037

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EVERSOURCE ENERGY [ ES ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, Controller, Chief Acct Off

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares, $5.00 par value	02/12/2026		F		335(1)	D	$70.22	27,220(2)	D
Common Shares, $5.00 par value(3)	01/27/2026		A		1,311(4)	A	$0	27,555(2)	D
Common Shares, $5.00 par value								309(5)	I	401k Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Disposition of common shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

2. Includes deferred shares, restricted share units and dividend equivalents thereon.

3. This line re-reports a line from a Form 4 filed by the reporting person on January 29, 2026 to reflect the number of dividend equivalents received in connection with the performance share award determined on January 27, 2026 because the original report inadvertently misreported the dividends.

4. Performance shares and dividend equivalent shares for the 2023-2025 Long-Term Incentive Program as determined on January 27, 2026. The reporting person elected to defer receipt of 50% of these shares (655 shares).

5. Shares held in trust under the Eversource 401k Plan, a qualified plan, according to information supplied by the Plan's record keeper.

	/s/ Kerry J. Tomasevich, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Buth	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Eversource Energy (ES) executive Jay S. Buth report?

Jay S. Buth reported a grant of 1,311 common shares on January 27, 2026 and a disposition of 335 shares on February 12, 2026 to cover tax withholding. These transactions relate to equity compensation, not open-market trading.

How many Eversource Energy (ES) shares does Jay S. Buth own after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Jay S. Buth directly owns 27,220 common shares of Eversource Energy and indirectly holds 309 common shares in the Eversource 401k Plan. The indirect holdings are based on information provided by the plan’s record keeper.

What is the nature of the 1,311-share award reported by Eversource Energy (ES) officer Jay S. Buth?

The 1,311-share acquisition represents performance shares and dividend equivalent shares for the 2023–2025 Long-Term Incentive Program, determined on January 27, 2026. Buth elected to defer receipt of 50% of these shares, equal to 655 shares, as noted in the footnotes.

Why were 335 Eversource Energy (ES) shares disposed of on February 12, 2026?

The 335 common shares disposed of on February 12, 2026 were used to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to equity compensation. The transaction was coded “F,” indicating payment of tax liability by delivering securities rather than a discretionary market sale.

What does the Form 4 say about Jay S. Buth’s Eversource (ES) 401k holdings?

The filing notes that 309 common shares are held in trust under the Eversource 401k Plan, a qualified plan. This amount is reported as indirect ownership and is based on information supplied by the plan’s record keeper, not a recent trade.

Did the Eversource Energy (ES) Form 4 correct any prior reporting for Jay S. Buth?

Yes. One line re-reports information from a January 29, 2026 Form 4 to reflect the correct number of dividend equivalents tied to a performance share award. The original report had inadvertently misreported the dividends, and this filing updates that detail.