
TSE:AQN
This summary was created by AI, based on 27 opinions in the last 12 months.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) has undergone significant transformation recently, focusing more on regulated utility operations while divesting its renewables segment. Despite a challenging past characterized by management changes, poor performance in renewables, and high leverage, many experts see potential for recovery and growth. Analysts highlight a more stable business model moving forward and express optimism about upcoming profitability improvements under new management. Although some experts remain cautious due to lingering high debt levels and prior dividend cuts, several analysts note AQN's share price potential, especially if it can consistently breach the resistance around $9. With a yield of approximately 4-5%, investors may find an agreeable income through dividends while awaiting further stock price recovery.
He has to lump them with the whole power and utilities sector. They are trading at large multiples to their earnings. These are high capital intensive businesses. He sees them as moderate risk due to the possibility of interest rates rising. They have stable businesses and you get to charge a regular ROE on the power over time.
Was concerned about this a couple of years ago when the US housing market tanked. One of their growth areas was in Arizona. Recently people have started to realize that this is a pretty solid outfit. Good diversification of assets being in Hydro and specialty power production. Good safe stock to be in. Feels the 4.14% dividend is quite safe.
Power business married with a utility business. Probably worth $7 and he would probably nibble away in the low $6’s. Some of their acquisitions have exposed them to a little bit of the merchant power sector, meaning their generation isn’t fully contracted for the long-term but doesn’t think this will be a significant component of cash flow going forward.
His company has an $8 target on this. Yield of 5%. Really good entry point.