EARNINGS PER SHARE

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

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 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 months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no antidilutive share awards excluded from the computation of diluted EPS.

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



Eversource (Millions of Dollars, except share information)	For the Three Months Ended
Eversource (Millions of Dollars, except share information)	March 31, 2018		March 31, 2017
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders	$	269.5	$	259.5
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	317,397,052		317,463,151
Dilutive Effect	595,947		661,385
Diluted	317,992,999		318,124,536
Basic and Diluted EPS	$	0.85	$	0.82