Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) EVP reports tax share use and grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eversource Energy executive James W. Hunt III, EVP-Corporate Relations & Sustainability, reported equity compensation-related share movements. On February 12, 2026, 4,489 common shares at $70.22 were disposed of in a tax-withholding disposition, leaving 36,399 common shares held directly.

Award activity on January 27, 2026 shows an acquisition of 3,506 common shares at $0 as a grant of performance shares and related dividend equivalents for the 2023–2025 Long-Term Incentive Program, bringing direct holdings reported there to 40,888 common shares, including restricted share units and dividend equivalents. In addition, 3,268 common shares are held indirectly in the Eversource 401k Plan trust.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hunt James W III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EVERSOURCE ENERGY

300 CADWELL DRIVE

(Street)

SPRINGFIELD MA 01104

(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)
	EVP-Corp Rel & Sustainability

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		4,489(1)	D	$70.22	36,399(2)	D
Common Shares, $5.00 par value(3)	01/27/2026		A		3,506(4)	A	$0	40,888(2)	D
Common Shares, $5.00 par value								3,268(5)	I	By 401k Plan Trustee

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 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.

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. Hunt	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Eversource Energy (ES) report for James W. Hunt III?

James W. Hunt III reported a tax-withholding share disposition and an equity grant. He disposed of 4,489 common shares at $70.22 for tax withholding and received 3,506 common shares at $0 as performance share and dividend-equivalent awards tied to the 2023–2025 Long-Term Incentive Program.

How many Eversource Energy (ES) shares does James W. Hunt III hold after these transactions?

James W. Hunt III reports substantial direct and indirect ownership after these transactions. Following the tax-withholding disposition and equity grant, he directly holds 36,399–40,888 common shares in different rows and 3,268 common shares indirectly through the Eversource 401k Plan trust administered by the plan’s trustee.

What is the nature of the 4,489 Eversource Energy (ES) shares disposed of by James W. Hunt III?

The 4,489 shares were disposed of solely to cover tax withholding obligations. The filing states this disposition of common shares was used to satisfy tax liabilities, and it is coded as transaction type F, which denotes payment of tax liability by delivering securities rather than an open-market sale.

What did James W. Hunt III receive in the 3,506-share Eversource Energy (ES) grant?

The 3,506-share grant represents performance shares and dividend equivalents. The award relates to Eversource’s 2023–2025 Long-Term Incentive Program, determined on January 27, 2026, and was reported at a price of $0, reflecting a compensation grant rather than a purchase on the market.

How are Eversource Energy (ES) shares in the 401k Plan reported for James W. Hunt III?

Shares in the Eversource 401k Plan are reported as indirect ownership. The filing shows 3,268 common shares held in trust under the Eversource 401k Plan, a qualified plan, according to information from the plan’s record keeper, with ownership classified as indirect through the plan trustee.

Did the Eversource Energy (ES) Form 4 include any corrections to prior reports?

The Form 4 includes a clarification related to dividend equivalents. One line re-reports a prior entry to reflect the number of dividend equivalents received with a performance share award, noting the original report inadvertently misreported dividends, thus updating previously disclosed award-related figures.