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Dividend increase → $0.7875 quarterly boost, 2026 EPS guidance $4.80-$4.95

Eversource Energy announced a 5.2% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.7875 per share, payable March 31, and reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance of $4.80-$4.95 with 5-7% long-term growth through 2030. The company completed recent financing actions including junior subordinated notes and $600M parent debt issuance to support infrastructure investments. Aquarion Water Company sale approval by PURA is pending final decision on March 25, with closing potentially extending past that date.