TSE:FTS

Fortis Inc. (FTS.TO)

78.74
+0.93 (1.20%)
as of Jun 10, 2026, 4:04:02 pm Market Open.
1463 watching
0
Investor Insights
star iconJun 10, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 11 opinions in the last 12 months.

Fortis Inc. (FTS-T) is recognized as one of the largest regulated gas and electric utilities in North America, with a solid reputation for reliability and long-term income generation. The company's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations by approximately 6%, with a notable year-on-year revenue increase of 11%. Fortis is embarking on an ambitious $26 billion capital plan through 2029, aiming for a compounding growth rate base of 6.5%. Its dividend yield of around 3.5% has consistently seen annual growth, making it a credible option for income-focused investors. However, some experts view it more as a bond proxy with limited growth potential, favoring alternative investments with better diversification or growth prospects.

consensus icon
Consensus
Hold
valuation icon
Valuation
Fair Value
review icon
Similar
BIP.UN
DON'T BUY
$37.56 is his target price. He'd buy it at $39, $10 below the current price. We might see that. Not a fan of this.
BUY
Likes both, but gives the edge to AQN. AQN will continue to outperformer Fortis, but both are well-run and can deliver higher returns.
COMMENT
He bought it last October and has been pleased with it. The competitive dividend grows 6% yearly. It's an extremely low-risk business because most of the revenue comes from regulated utility rates, thus protected from market ups and downs. They grow by acquisition and is now one of North America's largest utilities. He may sell (part of) it on valuation if the shares run by dramatically but unlikely with a utility.
HOLD
Problem is, Fortis has shot up in price, like all dividend stocks. It's been raising its dividend for 40 years. He'd rather buy Keyera or Pembina which offers more growth. But definitely hold FTS if you own it.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 09/18, Up 19%) At the time, the sector was undervalued, so this and others like AQN-T have since really moved up. It was a way to get income, but he also saw growth in FTS. He recently sold it after it reached his price target. Their growth outlook stretches several years and it pays a fine dividend. Growth will continue in this space.
TOP PICK
Late cycle you want to own utilities and defensive names. Looks fantastic on a chart, just picked it up. Nice breakout to new highs. A high usually produces new highs eventually. Could also look at XLU or TransAlta. Nice little dividend, tidy company. Good, reasonable hold for quite a while. Yield is 3.61%. (Analysts’ price target is $50.53)
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Which utility to buy? Utilities have recently done well with a rotation to safety (like telcos). He likes Fortis, but it's trading at a 52-week high, so wait for a pullback, unless you have a 10-year horizon.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 07/18, Up 20%) A core holding for him. They pay a good dividend. They've bought good assets in the States. They're geographically diversified, so are no longer 100% Canadian, but 50/50 with America. Good balance sheet. They raise dividends 6-7% annually.
TOP PICK
Solid and diversified. A good dividend grower at 7% annually. They have $17 billion of capex over the next three years. Growth rate of 7%. (Analysts’ price target is $49.48)
BUY
One of his favorite holdings. It has increased the dividend for over 40 consecutive years. You want to own this forever.
COMMENT
FTS-T vs. Utilities vs. Telecoms. It is an easy choice to Telcos. They are both regulated. Both steady state, stable businesses. BCE-T vs. FTS-T. He is long BCE-T. It is has good valuation here. 16 PE. FTS-T has 13 times. You should do better in Telecoms. T-T is warnings of implications f the Chinese telecom is banned from Canada.
HOLD
There will be either 1 or 2 rate hikes, not 3 or 4. As long as there are no rate surprises, Fortis will be fine. Single digit return.
BUY
AQN vs. Fortis Both are good companies that pay good yields, though AQN has a little more growth while Fortis is steadier. Both have done acquisitions to propel future earnings growth. It's hard to choose one.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
It is a nice safe hiding place in these markets. Utilities are still not cheap, but as rates will not be rising, this will be a good place to park money for the long term. Presumably the dividend will be rising each year. Buy it on a dip.
WEAK BUY
FTS-T vs. CNQ-T. FTS-T is a yielding situation with a big a growth. CNQ-T is one of the best oil and gas companies in Western Canada. They are both viable.
Showing 166 to 180 of 715 entries