Dividend Aristocrats Ranked By Yield: Top 5 Stocks

4. Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES)

Dividend Yield as of May 29: 4.57%

On May 11, BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker lowered the firm’s price recommendation on Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) to $73 from $75. He reiterated a Market Perform rating on the stock following the company’s first-quarter results. In a research note, Thalacker said Eversource continues to trade at a significant valuation discount. Even so, he noted that the company’s regulatory calendar remains busy, and its ability to secure several favorable outcomes will be important if the stock is to see a higher valuation multiple.

Speaking during Eversource’s Q1 2026 earnings call, President, CEO, and Chairman Joseph Nolan said the company started the year with strong operational momentum. He said management remains focused on key priorities, including maintaining safety and reliability, strengthening the balance sheet, and reducing overall business risk.

Nolan also highlighted the company’s response to severe weather and emergency events. He said Eversource responded to more than 2,000 incidents involving fire, police, and public safety agencies and restored power to more than 500,000 customers. According to Nolan, those efforts reflected the benefits of the company’s continued investment in its infrastructure.

On the balance-sheet front, Nolan said Aquarion received final approval from PURA in March. He added that the company is now waiting for an additional appeal period to expire in mid-June before moving forward with the completion of the transaction.

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) is a utility holding company that delivers energy through its utility subsidiaries. The company operates across four business segments: Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution.