Eversource Shares Climb 1.85% as Renewed Investor Interest Pushes Trading Volume to 465th in U.S. Equities Rankings

Eversource (ES) closed 1.85% higher on Sept. 26, with a trading volume of $0.22 billion, ranking 465th among U.S. equities by daily turnover. The utility provider’s shares saw renewed investor interest amid sector-specific catalysts and strategic positioning ahead of earnings season.

Analysts noted the stock’s performance aligned with broader regulatory tailwinds in the energy transition space, particularly as Eversource continues to expand its renewable infrastructure projects. Recent grid modernization initiatives and cost-of-service rate adjustments in key service territories have reinforced long-term earnings visibility, attracting institutional buying activity in the absence of major corporate announcements.

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