EARNINGS PER SHARE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic EPS is computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  Diluted EPS is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the potential dilutive effect of certain share-based compensation awards as if they were converted into common shares.  The dilutive effect of unvested RSU and performance share awards and unexercised stock options is calculated using the treasury stock method.  RSU and performance share awards are included in basic weighted average common shares outstanding as of the date that all necessary vesting conditions have been satisfied.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no antidilutive share awards excluded from the computation.

The following table sets forth the components of basic and diluted EPS:

Eversource (Millions of Dollars, except share information)	For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2016		September 30, 2015		September 30, 2016		September 30, 2015
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders	$	265.3	$	235.9	$	713.1	$	696.7
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	317,787,836		317,452,212		317,696,823		317,296,107
Dilutive Effect	789,243		953,057		814,786		1,099,935
Diluted	318,577,079		318,405,269		318,511,609		318,396,042
Basic EPS	$	0.83	$	0.74	$	2.24	$	2.20
Diluted EPS	$	0.83	$	0.74	$	2.24	$	2.19