Strong recurring non-GAAP and GAAP earnings
Full-year 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $4.76 vs $4.57 in 2024, an increase of ~4.2%. Full-year GAAP EPS of $4.05 vs $2.27 in 2024, a notable increase (~78%). Q4 EPS of $1.12 (GAAP and non-GAAP) vs GAAP $0.20 and non-GAAP $1.01 for Q4 2024, demonstrating quarter-over-quarter improvement.
Dividend increase
Paid dividends of $3.01 per share in 2025, representing a 5.2% increase year-over-year, supporting shareholder yield continuity.
Operational reliability and customer service
Top-decile MAIFI and SAIDI performance; customers experience an outage on average only once in nearly two years. Responded effectively to major weather events and maintained high system reliability.
Large capital deployment and expanded five-year plan
Deployed over $4.0B of capital in 2025. Announced a 2026–2030 capital plan of $26.5B (up $2.3B vs prior plan), including >$11B electric distribution, nearly $7B gas distribution, and >$7B transmission; overlapping 2026–2029 increase of $1.5B.
Rate base growth and targeted investments
Customer-focused investments drive an 8.3% growth in rate base from 2024 through 2030; major projects include the $1.8B Cambridge underground substation and continued investment in grid modernization and resiliency.
AMI and grid modernization milestones
Advanced Metering Infrastructure in Massachusetts surpassed 100,000 smart meter installations; remaining AMI investment in MA and potential CT AMI upside remains part of the capital plan.
Progress on offshore wind and related projects
Revolution Wind onshore substation complete, project 87% complete, first power expected in weeks; company states no change to the contingent liability recorded in 2025 based on current construction updates and cost estimates.
Regulatory wins supporting recovery and affordability
Obtained several constructive regulatory outcomes in 2025: PBR adjustments in MA (NSTAR Electric +$55M, NSTAR Gas +$10M), recovery mechanisms advanced (98% of $2.0B deferred storm costs in current rates or pending reviews), and MA rate relief plan implemented to assist customers during peak winter usage.
Balance sheet and credit metric improvements
Improved FFO-to-debt metrics by >400 basis points at Moody's and ~300 basis points at S&P over the prior 12 months (ending Sept 30), reflecting cash flow and balance sheet enhancements.
Clear long-term growth guidance
2026 EPS guidance of $4.80–$4.95 with a stated long-term EPS CAGR target of 5%–7% and a plan to reach the upper half of that range by 2028 (off 2027 base), indicating confidence in multi-year growth despite near-term headwinds.