
TSE:FTS
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.
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks For income investors and for defense, this utility (which serves Canada, the U.S. as well as the Caribbean) offers a certain 3.63% dividend yield and trades at a PE of just over 14x. I say certain, because Fortis has no exposure to commodity prices and has raised its divvy for 46 straight years. Read Top 4 BNN Stock Picks to Buy this Summer for our full analysis.
FTS vs. EMA Emera reported pretty good numbers. Both have foreign exposure. Both have growth to them and over 4% yield. Operating risk, but not political risk per se. Both are fine holds.