
TSE:AQN
This summary was created by AI, based on 26 opinions in the last 12 months.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, primarily after divesting from its renewables segment to focus on regulated utilities. The sentiment among analysts is cautiously optimistic, signaling an improvement in the company's trajectory under new management, though many acknowledge ongoing struggles with a historically burdened balance sheet and mixed past performances. The stock is currently viewed as a potential turnaround story, with a rangebound trading characteristic and a decent dividend yield of about 4.3% to 5%. While some analysts recommend waiting for clearer signals of recovery, others see a strong technical foundation developing, suggesting that AQN could begin to appreciate in value as it stabilizes and moves towards a more predictable utility profile. General market conditions and broader trends toward renewable energy also present a mixed outlook, hinting at a gradual recovery phase ahead.
Utility company. 75% of their profits come through regulated operations primarily in the US. Very stable cash flows. Yield is 4.6%. Regulated utilities have rate cases every so many years, so over time they are allowed to adjust rates if interest rates go up. They are expanding internationally as well. (Analysts’ price target is $15.50)
Utilities are out of favor, which presents a buying opportunity. She sold Inter Pipeline and bought this in preference. This is 75% regulated utility in the US, with 25% renewable power generation. It can grow the dividend by 10% every year until 2021 (it is 4.6% now). Announced a joint venture with a Spanish company, which gives it another path for growth. (Analysts' price target is $15.72).
(A Top Pick March 13/17. Up 9%.) An absolute gem, but is cautious with utilities including AQN at least for now. You can hold it for five years and forget about it. If you're a trader, now's a good time to get out, because of overall situation with utilities, rising interest rates and servicing their debt.
The sector is under some pressure. This has had a short-term hit moving down from $14.40 to $13.30. This company does have a pretty good dividend growth, which makes it more attractive than many in the sector. However, it is not going to lead the market. If you are looking for total return, growth and capital plus some dividend growth, you might want to look elsewhere. (See Top Picks.)
Owns this in a few of her client's portfolios, and one she would potentially add to as well. It has pulled back and has a renewable component to it which she likes, because she wants to increase exposure to the renewable space, as well as regulator to the operators in the US. Has an attractive yield. A good name to own.
This has a pretty nice chart pattern this year. There is an upward trend from 2015 with a flag showing this year. The long mast pole it is showing is usually a pretty strong indication of a continuation. There is a lower boundary of around $12.70, where the market is going to come in. If it goes above the $14.60, you will get a break out. If it came down to the lower trend line in the next 3-4 months, he would probably be a buyer.
He sees a model price of $15.16. A pullback to $11.82 would make it enticing. With the yield, there are better investments out there. Yield 3.62%.