
TSE:AQN
This summary was created by AI, based on 27 opinions in the last 12 months.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) is undergoing a significant transformation, having sold off much of its renewable energy business to focus on being a more traditional regulated utility. Expert reviews indicate a general sentiment of cautious optimism, citing improved management and a commitment to stabilizing the balance sheet. Many analysts note AQN has faced challenges over the past few years, including dividend cuts and overleveraging, but recent strategic shifts appear to be reversing this trend. The stock has shown signs of technical improvement, with a breaking out of a downtrend and nearing its resistance level of $9, which analysts believe it might breach. The yield remains attractive for those willing to hold, although there are suggestions that better investment opportunities may exist in other utility companies.
The renewable energy transition is very positive. We have growing energy demand that needs to offset the growth even before replacing existing energy supplies. They have a big presence in the US. They just signed an agreement with Chevron to off-set carbon emissions. (Analysts’ price target is $20.50)
A regulated utility and they make green energy. 90% of revenues come from the U.S. It's defensive with a visible cash flow. Their renewable business is supported by long-term contracts. The 4.5% dividend is safe and will continue to rise. AQN recently raised $1 billion to fund their capital program this year into next. They've partnered with Chevron to develop their renewable energy. Last week, they bought a Chilean water utility and may buy the rest of it later. Overall, they're expanding their renewable power space. They have room to grow geographically here and abroad. Strong growth prospects here and an income stock. We're already seeing capital pour into renewable power globally and here in Canada. (Analysts’ price target is $20.59)
It is a hold like most utilities. Canadian utilities cleaned up their balance sheets since the last recession and then used them to acquire US companies. This has largely been played out now. The CEO has recently stepped down and this creates uncertainty.
NEE-N vs. AQN-T. He would choose NEE-N. Part of the appeal of renewable energy is that they have one of the best R&D teams internally in the company, to ensure all projects they do come on stream as planned and to be more innovative in other green solutions including battery storage. It is the old "Florida Light and Power". It is growing at double digits of 10 or 12% per year and usually these companies are at 5-7%.