Utility firm Eversource to sell water supply unit in $2.4 billion deal
1. Eversource Energy sells water supply unit for $2.4 billion, reducing debt. 2. Company shifts focus to electric and natural gas sectors.
1. Eversource Energy sells water supply unit for $2.4 billion, reducing debt. 2. Company shifts focus to electric and natural gas sectors.
Reducing debt strengthens financial health, potentially boosting stock price, similar to past divestitures by utilities.
The divestiture aligns with strategic reallocation, likely to positively influence ES price.
Long-term focus on core sectors could enhance profitability over time, as seen in industry trends.